2nd Annual M³ Festival Celebrates 21 Exceptional Composer-Performers

Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³) presents its 2nd annual in-person festival featuring 21 bandleaders from their 3rd & 4th cohorts. The three-day M³ Festival will run September 21-23, 2023 at Roulette Intermedium, located in Brooklyn, New York. On September 24th, there will be a community reception at Center for Fiction, also in Brooklyn. This exciting festival celebrates some of the most innovative and groundbreaking composer-performers in the jazz and creative music scene.

The M³ Festival 2023 boasts an exceptional roster of artists, each contributing their unique talents and artistic vision. Among the illustrious musicians set to perform are Rebekah Heller, Fay Victor, Francesca Tanksley, Layale Chaker, Milena Casado, Ria Modak, BarTog, The Sabbath, Srayamurtikanti, El Cuerpo Rítmico, Leonor Falcón, Goussy Célestin, Frankie Patcher, Naomi Moon Siegel Quintet, Vino Wu, Ruth Naomi Floyd, SONG, Saxreligious, Jessica Ackerley, and Joan Sue. These gifted composer-performers have been an integral part of the M³, and their collective brilliance promises to create an unforgettable experience for audiences. 

What sets the M³ Festival apart is its unique premise of bringing together musicians who have collaborated remotely but have never met face-to-face. This landmark event marks a momentous occasion, where the talented artists from the 3rd and 4th cohorts of M³ will finally have the chance to meet in person and share their music live with one another. The festival's atmosphere will undoubtedly be charged with creative energy, fostering an environment of harmony and artistic exploration that can only arise when like-minded visionaries come together.

“This year’s festival musicians from M³’s 3rd and 4th cohorts are hands down some of the most groundbreaking composer-performers in the world today, each with a stunning clarity of vision that you’ll rarely if ever find gathered together in one place.” — said Jen Shyu, co-founder of Mutual Mentorship for Musicians.

The M³ Festival 2023 is not just an opportunity for musicians to share their art with each other but also an invitation for the audience to immerse themselves in a universe of creative expression. The audience can expect three days of ingenious compositions, virtuosic performances, and moments of musical genius that will leave a lasting impression on all those in attendance.

In the relentless pursuit of balance and diversity, this lineup of composer-performers was thoughtfully curated to embody innovation across genres. The M³ Festival serves as a testament to the power of inclusivity, demonstrating that when intentions focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive community of musicians and creators, it unlocks a world of boundless possibilities.

“This festival is an amazing opportunity to discover musicians that will blow your mind! It makes me really proud to see the seeds we have been planting with M³ for the past 3 years growing into incredible musical collaborations and witness a new community of musicians taking shape, hailing from all corners of the world, with multiple traditions and innovations,” — shares Sara Serpa, co-founder of Mutual Mentorship for Musicians.

To close the festival United States Artists (USA) and M³ are hosting a launch party to celebrate the release of New Suns Issue 9 and M³'s Anthology. Programming includes readings by members of M³'s Fall Equinox 2022 cohort from their Anthology of Writings, followed by a community reception with snacks and beverages. New Suns: Listening with Artists is an online publication of commissions, interviews, and stories from artists responding to life and the world around them. This will take place on September 24th at Center for Fiction in Brooklyn. 

This celebration of jazz and creative music is scheduled to take place on September 21-23, 2023 at Roulette Intermedium, 509 Atlantic Avenue (Entrance on the Corner of Third Avenue; Accessible Entrance on Atlantic Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11217. The community reception is on September 24, 2023 at 3–5pm ET at the Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

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