Press Release: AXS TV has joined forces with Spectrum to launch “AXS TV’s Band Together For Music Education”—a new initiative connecting AXS TV with affiliates, local communities, and schools to support vital music education programs and the benefits they provide for students. “AXS TV’s Band Together” is set to launch this month in five markets across California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Texas.
Enrolling children in music education at an early age has proven to positively impact several facets of their development that continue with them throughout their lives—from building confidence and creativity, to improving reading, math, and communication skills; boosting classroom attendance; and so much more. Despite this, public school music programs often experience a severe lack of funding and are the first casualties when budget cuts are made. It is a problem that has only increased in recent years.
“AXS TV’s Band Together” seeks to address this, awarding five $10,000 grants to school-age music education programs across the country. These are established programs that exemplify top leadership, instruction, and participation, yet also demonstrate a strong need for further funding and support. Selected teachers can then use the grant to purchase music, fix instruments or buy new ones, repair or replace performance equipment and uniforms, etc.
The inaugural winners were picked from programs in five key Spectrum markets, including: Heart of LA – HOLA in Los Angeles, CA; Eastmoor Academy in Columbus, OH; Dr. Billy E. Dade Middle School in Dallas, TX; Prine Elementary in Bradenton, FL; and Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School (REACS) in Jamaica, NY. AXS TV will present each grant at designated events during December and January. More information about each of the individual schools will be available by visiting AXS TV’s website at www.AXS.TV.
“We’re grateful for the AXS TV ‘Band Together’ partnership, which will help even more children pursue their musical dreams,” said Catherine Bohigian, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice services. “Through music education, young people can learn valuable social, academic and creative skills, enriching their lives and preparing them for the future, which complements our commitment to support initiatives that strengthen the communities where we live and work.”
“Instilling a deep passion for music in the younger generations is a major part of AXS TV’s mission, and ‘Band Together’ is a perfect representation of that,” said Anthony Cicione, President of Entertainment, for AXS TV’s parent company Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc. “We are excited to join with Spectrum on this important initiative, giving these talented students vital tools to reach even greater heights as they progress in their musical journeys. Who knows? The students of today could very well become the stars of tomorrow—and we just might be featuring them on our network in the coming years!”
About AXS TV
AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music, entertainment, and lifestyle digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. AXS TV’s broad library is curated to appeal to diverse and passionate fanbases across the entertainment spectrum, offering eclectic content headlined by premiere concerts and music-inspired programming, as well as exclusive celebrity interviews, acclaimed documentaries, world-class professional wrestling, hard-hitting MMA bouts, star-studded special events, and immersive pop culture series. AXS TV’s signature programs include the investigative series Music’s Greatest Mysteries; fan-favorite countdown series The Top Ten Revealed; the in-depth profile A Year in Music; and the intimate artist interview series At Home And Social. The channel is also the home of global combat sport staples IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV’s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s FAST Channel AXS TV NOW, as well as via the AXS TV App, and on the Network’s official YouTube channel, Face
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The Company also distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.