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Buzz Brass performs at the Libby Memorial Events Center Past MPAC showcase artists Buzz Brass are currently touring Montana, bringing their signature blend of virtuosic brass playing, humor, and audience-friendly programming to communities across the state. The tour launched with an enthusiastic response in Libby presented by the Kootenai Heritage Council , where audiences enjoyed the group’s Famous Inspirations program. Presenters described the evening as a standout, praisin

For one unforgettable weekend, the Belt Performing Arts Center came alive with rhythm, soul, and fast footwork as Solomon Jaye brought his electrifying show Tap Into Soul to central Montana. Blending multi-octave vocals with world-class tap dancing, Tap Into Soul moves effortlessly across generations—celebrating classic soul favorites while weaving in contemporary hits. Backed in Belt by Great Falls native Dylan Bautista, a jazz piano professor at the University of Montana, t

When artists showcase at MPAC’s annual Artist Showcase & Conference, the goal is simple: real bookings, real tours, and meaningful connections with presenters. A great example of that impact is Buzz Brass, a Montreal-based brass quintet that showcased at the 2024 MPAC Conference. As a direct result of their MPAC showcase, Buzz Brass will tour Montana in February 2026, performing four engagements across the state: January 31, Libby – Kootenai Heritage Council, Libby Memorial E

Artist' & agent conference orientation for the 2025 MPAC Artist Showcase & Conference Recorded Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 02:00 PM Mountain Time Join us for an overview of the MPAC conference experience for artists and agents! This session will have useful information for those planning to attend MPAC's Artist Showcase & Conference on October 10-12, 2025 in Great Falls, MT. If you are new to booking conferences or new to Montana you should DEFINITELY attend. Seasoned artists and

The Montana Performing Arts Consortium (MPAC) will hold its next Annual Showcase and Conference on October 13-15, 2023 at the Mansfield...

The Montana Performing Arts Consortium will hold its next Annual Showcase and Conference on October 13-15, 2023 at the Mansfield Center...

The following article was written for the MPAC 2022 Conference by Alyssa Roggow, MPAC's Artist Representative to the Board and the...