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The reception
Guests arrive to a catered reception where agencies, clients, sponsors and artists meet before anyone steps on stage. The evening starts with conversation, not a countdown.
About MI Brand Beat — where brands discover Michigan music
Where brands discover Michigan music.
A curated event series that introduces advertising agencies, brand marketers and their clients to emerging Michigan artists — in an intimate setting built to spark conversation, inspiration and future collaboration.
The opportunity
Michigan is home to an incredible creative community — world-class advertising agencies, iconic brands and a thriving music scene. Yet these communities rarely have an opportunity to meaningfully interact. Agencies spend their days developing campaigns while musicians perform in clubs and festivals, often never crossing paths despite the value they could create together.
MI Brand Beat was created to bridge that gap.
It's built on a simple belief: the most meaningful business relationships are formed through authentic shared experiences. Music becomes the starting point, but shared values become the connection.
The evening
Intentionally different from both a concert and a networking event.
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The welcome
The room is introduced to the vision behind MI Brand Beat, sponsors are recognized, and a respected local host takes the stage to guide the night.
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Two songs, one story
Each featured artist performs two songs in a stripped-down, Tiny Desk-inspired format, followed by a ten-minute interview about the person behind the music.
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The room keeps buzzing
Networking resumes between sets while the stories are still fresh. Guests leave talking about the artists they discovered and the people they met.
One word captures the feeling: buzzing.
For artists
Play for the people who can commission the work
- Perform for creative directors, CMOs, experiential marketers and brand leaders
- A professional profile you can keep sharing with potential partners
- Real commercial paths: bookings, licensing, sync and long-term partnerships
- Your values and your causes are part of the story, not a footnote
For agencies, brands & clients
Invite clients to something they've never been to
- Not another dinner, golf outing or happy hour — a private artist showcase
- Discover talent before anyone else: corporate events, sync, brand stories
- Understand each artist's story, so partnerships are built on shared values
- Become the people introducing clients to what's next
Bigger than one night
The evening doesn't end when the last song is played. Every attendee receives access to a private MI Brand Beat site where they can revisit the performances, learn more about each featured artist, explore playlists, discover the causes each musician supports, and find information about future events.
For artists it's a professional profile. For agencies it's a resource for reconnecting with artists they want to hire. For sponsors it extends the visibility of their investment well beyond a single evening.
Up next
MI Brand Beat — Connecting Bands to Brands
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM · MVP Collaborative, Troy, MI 48083
The inaugural MI Brand Beat — a unique experience for advertising agency creatives to discover new bands in an intimate space. Three short sets, three artist interviews, and a room full of Detroit's marketing, creative and business community.
Moravian · Mild Pulp · Ethan Marc Band
Presented by REGROUP and MVP Collaborative