News from the Institute

May 24, 2023

Morgan Milardo, who manages the Berklee Popular Music Institute, shares the story behind the concert and how people can help support efforts to free Evan Gershkovich, a reporter detained in Russia.

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May 23, 2023

Thanks to the Berklee Popular Music Institute, artists from the college will play Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Music Midtown, and other top festivals. 

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February 24, 2023

The Berklee Popular Music Institute will showcase performances from Berklee's hottest artists who are scheduled to perform at major music festivals this summer.

February 6, 2023

The vocalist and dancer talks about balancing her interest in music business with her own artistry, going to major festivals through BPMI, and how you don't get Beyoncé without Tina Turner.

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September 19, 2022

With one festival gig under her belt and another to go, the Berklee Popular Music Institute featured artist reflects on the journey to the big stage and the road ahead.

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June 22, 2022

Berklee Popular Music Institute students reimagined the Culture Club chart-topper “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” in this video premiere.

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June 14, 2022

Thanks to the Berklee Popular Music Institute, artists from the college will play Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Music Midtown, and other top festivals this year.

May 4, 2022

As Jeff Dorenfeld prepares to retire, we celebrate decades of his contributions to artist development through Heavy Rotation Records and the Berklee Popular Music Institute.

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March 18, 2022

The Berklee Popular Music Institute will showcase six artists performing at major music festivals this summer, including Lollapalooza and Osheaga, at Brighton Music Hall. 

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March 8, 2022

The new video, released in celebration of International Women’s Day, is part of an ongoing collaboration between Berklee and Primary Wave Music.