There’s a back story behind every entrepreneur, particularly in Flint, the birthplace of a new creative class that is showing that there is more underneath the hood of the city than its automotive culture. Two of its serial entrepreneurs — Beats X Beers Founder Brandon Corder and Eight One Zero Founder James Thigpen, Jr.— recently […]
Brandon Corder has some timely advice for his fellow Flint-based entrepreneurs facing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic: Stay passionate. Stay creative. Why anyone should listen to him is a no-brainer. As the CEO of the Beats x Beers music festival, the music and event producer has long been beloved and respected in the local community. […]
Brandon Corder is enjoying a breakout year. While he is a veteran, national promoter, event organizer, and music producer, or “influencer,” as he prefers, 2019 has been particularly significant for his work in his hometown Flint. Ranging from a high-profile partnership planning entertainment for Kettering University’s 100th anniversary celebration to his biggest local event to […]
He’s the guy everyone wants to arrive first to a party and be among the last to leave. That’s the kind of celebrity open-format DJ Peter McFray brings to Flint, whose “it” factor is rising. Heard week nights on Flint Club 93.7, McFray is a part of Flint’s growing circle of high value influencers whose mere […]
As Kettering University planned its Centennial events, organizers never lost sight of how the city of Flint, its residents and the community played a pivotal role in building an educational institution within its neighborhoods. That is why The Community Celebration, which takes place at historic Atwood Stadium on Saturday, became not only a celebration of […]
This summer, in addition to the Atwood Races July 20, Kettering University will throw a community celebration to kick off its 100-year anniversary. Kettering University will host the event, which is free and open to the public, in and around Atwood Stadium, featuring family fun and games, bounce houses, exhibits, vendors, food, and a multi-stage […]
His name’s Wale and he “came to get it.” Chart-topping, go-go-inspired artist Wale, whose collaborations with the likes of Lady Gaga and Miguel have propelled him to popularity during 10 years on the music scene, is scheduled to take the stage in Flint. The live concert, set for 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Capitol […]
A Flint-based music entrepreneur is making his creative presence felt in the Lone Star State. Brandon Corder, a producer and concert and special events organizer, is gaining new visibility after his touring Beats X Beers series was named one of Travel Magazine’s “Best Festivals in Texas.” Beats X Beers was described as “hugely popular” among […]
Multi-platinum recording artist Ella Mai wants to get you boo’d up at the Capitol Theatre Oct. 21. The soulful songstress’ 2018 hit “Boo’d Up” has propelled her to heights seldom reached by newcomers to the music scene. Ella Mai will perform the Sweetest Day weekend show at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of an effort […]
Brandon Corder has a way of making things look easy. Having “always been musically inclined,” he says he began producing songs when he was about 18. Corder’s passion and talent evolved into a profession that gained notice for the Flint native, linking his work with popular cable networks including MTV and VH1. Without ever leaving […]