Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) launches its Street Team this week, in partnership with 88.5 WMNF Community Radio, at the Gasparilla Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 8th and 9th. This two-day festival is anticipated to attract 10,000 people through Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa. The new Street Team  received funding through an innovative grant to expose students in the music industry to relevant events, local community professionals, and networking opportunities to enhance employability.

The MIRA Street Team will volunteer their time at the MIRA/WMNF tent to promote awareness of the MIRA program at SPC. As an extension of the Gasparilla Music Festival’s mission to enhance music education, MIRA Street Team members will promote their program, in newly branded gear, to network and partner with well-seasoned WMNF volunteers and staff. Tune in to 88.5 WMNF on Saturday, March 8th, to hear MIRA student, Doug Leto, assist sound engineers for a live WMNF music broadcast.

Come volunteer and support the Street Team’s first of many events! Volunteer your services with either GMF or WMNF. Or if you are interested in becoming a part of the music industry, come to this two-day music fest and stop by the MIRA/WMNF tent to meet with MIRA students and staff. Be sure to pick up some MIRA brand stickers and sunglasses. See you there!