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Wynton Marsalis to Headline the 30th Annual McTell Festival

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The 30th Blind Willie McTell Music Festival lineup has been confirmed with Wynton Marsalis and his septet headlining on September 7, 2024, in Thomson, Georgia.

Augusta-Richmond, Georgia May 6, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – The lineup for this year’s 30th Anniversary Blind Willie McTell Music Festival has been finalized. The event, featuring an all-day showcase of exceptional American roots music, will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Thomson, Georgia. In celebration of this significant milestone, we are thrilled to announce Wynton Marsalis and his septet as the headliners for this year.

McTell Fest is an annual event that pays tribute to Thomson’s Blind Willie McTell, a groundbreaking guitarist, songwriter, and iconic performer in the early 20th century. Born in the rural outskirts south of Thomson, McTell’s exceptional talent in early American music remains unparalleled. His legacy endures as a gifted songwriter and master of the 12-string guitar, influencing various genres of American roots music. From Piedmont Blues to Gospel and Tin Pan Alley, McTell’s musical repertoire showcased his diverse abilities across multiple styles.

Along with Marsalis as the headliner, this year’s roster includes from Austin Texas, Shinyribs, Lafayette Louisiana’s, The Revelers, and the return of two of our most popular performers, Atlanta’s Blair Crimmins and the Hookers and, from New York, guitarist Jerron Paxton.

Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a leading advocate of American culture. He presently serves as Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, and President of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1961, he is the son of jazz pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis, Jr.

Visit https://wyntonmarsalis.org/about/bio for more details on Marsalis’ life and career.

He annually tours world-wide and will bring the Septet to McTell Fest. This ensemble will include Thomson’s own Chris Crenshaw on trombone. Crenshaw has been with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since 2006.

Additional details on the musicians included in this year’s roster….

Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, the charismatic former front man of longtime Austin band The Gourds. Russell never falls short of creating a cinematic experience with on-stage antics backed by Austin’s finest ensemble.

McTell Fest has had a great history of presenting Cajun music; the Red Stick Ramblers and the Pine Leaf Boys come to mind. The category is represented this year by The Revelers, headquartered in Lafayette LA, and dedicated to the holy trinity of Cajun Culture…. hot music, all-night dancing, and great food! Some of the band members are no stranger to McTell Fest, and this Grammy-nominated combo comes as close to a Louisiana/Cajun/Zydeco/swamp rock supergroup as you will find.

Blair Crimmins and The Hookers, who will open our show, are making their second appearance at McTell Fest. Crimmins and his band offer an incredible blast of high energy Ragtime and Dixieland music, filtered through a lens of Crimmins originals and rollicking covers from the early 20th century.

Smithsonian Folkways artist Jerron Paxton is making his third trip to McTell Fest and is an absolute audience favorite. A multi-instrumentalist and great vocalist, Paxton’s style draws from blues and jazz music from the early 20th Century. Paxton, an “old soul ” at the tender age of 35, does it all….playing guitar, banjo, piano and violin, and probably some other instruments not listed, all with great humor and stage presence. We are happy to bring him back to play solo in the country blues tradition of McTell.

In addition to Saturday’s great lineup, the Thomson-McDuffie County Convention & Visitors Bureau will again be hosting a FREE Kick off Concert in downtown Thomson on Friday, September 6, featuring blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood and his band. This show jump starts a great weekend of incredible music in Thomson. The show will be held on Railroad Street outside of the Thomson Depot from 7-10 pm.

Tickets will be on sale June 15, 2024 at www.blindwillie.com. Prices for tickets are $40 advance, and $50 on the day of. There is no charge for children, ages 12 and under. Great regional food will again be featured along the food court. Gates open at 11 in the morning, with music beginning at noon.

Organizers of the festival, the Activities Council of Thomson (ACT) are a non-profit organization founded in 1974. ACT was formed to foster education, appreciation, and promotion of American arts, particularly those that draw from Southern history, culture and the American experience. To this end, its primary purpose over the past two decades has been to expose this area of Georgia to styles of music and musicians that, without our effort, would pass us by. Visit us at www.blindwillie.com.

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Gamerge Officially Launches: Revolutionizing Play-to-Earn Gaming in the Web3 Era!

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Gamerge, an innovative Play-to-Earn (P2E) GameFi platform, proudly announces it’s official launch on December 15th 2024. This cutting-edge platform is designed to revolutionize the gaming industry by merging entertainment with real-time cryptocurrency earnings, offering a transparent and user-focused ecosystem in the Web3 era.

Gamerge introduces a platform that puts players first, enabling them to earn real crypto rewards through immersive and competitive gameplay. By offering a transparent and trusted environment, Gamerge empowers users to monetize their gaming skills in exciting new ways. Players can participate in Versus matches and Tournaments to unlock higher reward potential while enjoying a seamless and engaging experience.

At the heart of the platform lies the Gamerge Token (GMG), supported by a unique 100% token-burning mechanism. This deflationary model ensures long-term value for token holders, setting Gamerge apart in the rapidly growing GameFi space. In a move to enhance accessibility, Gamerge is also available as a mini app on Telegram under the name @Gamerge_bot. This integration makes it incredibly simple for players to access the platform and start earning on the go, expanding its reach to Telegram’s global user base.

Gamerge leverages advanced blockchain technology to support multi-chain functionality and allow earnings in multiple cryptocurrencies. This flexibility ensures inclusivity and accessibility for gamers across diverse ecosystems, making it easier than ever to participate in Web3 gaming.

Community engagement is a cornerstone of Gamerge’s mission. The platform features an innovative Refer & Earn program, which rewards users for introducing new players to the ecosystem. This initiative fosters loyalty and growth within the Gamerge community, ensuring an interconnected and vibrant player base.

Gamerge is making a significant impact by collaborating with leading giants in the gaming and crypto industries, paving the way for exclusive opportunities and rewards for its users. These strategic partnerships highlight Gamerge’s commitment to innovation and its position as a trailblazer in the GameFi domain.

Explore the next generation of gaming and start earning real crypto today. Visit http://gamerge.ai/ to learn more.

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2024 International Short Video Competition Breaks New Ground in Global Audio-Visual Communication

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The 2024 International Short Video Competition has successfully concluded its call for submissions. As of November 30, a total of 4,452 works were submitted, with creators from 60% of the countries and regions worldwide. The total exposure of related topics across the internet has surpassed 1.5 billion views.

This year’s competition featured a series of promotional activities reaching international campuses across the globe, with efforts expanding into markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions. These activities have greatly enhanced the international exchange and cooperation in the film and television industry, significantly boosting global audio-visual influence. Notable progress was made in international communication and overseas promotion, with three key achievements standing out:

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Firstly, a diversified international communication channel has been established. By inviting individual creators, bilingual bloggers, domestic and international audiovisual production and broadcasting institutions, film and media schools, as well as renowned influencers and talent agencies from around the world, the competition has attracted creative talents from various fields and levels. This includes significant participation from overseas universities, international students, and others, effectively capturing the attention and influence of the youth demographic. As a result, a large number of works with diverse formats and topics have been collected.

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Secondly, a comprehensive cultural exchange platform has been established. Relying on international campus promotional activities, the competition has provided overseas students and foreign youth with opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of both Chinese and foreign cultures and international exchanges, thus sparking their creative inspiration. During the promotional events at KyungHee University, Rangsit University, and the University of Barcelona, students expressed strong interest in the overseas competition themes. Many of them stated that they would create works in creative formats such as Vlogs, animations, and documentaries. This promotional opportunity has also ensured the quality of the competition submissions.

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Thirdly, an efficient overseas communication model has been expanded. By fully leveraging the experience gained from organizing the competition, the influence of various platforms has been activated. Through showcasing stories of Sino-foreign friendship, cultural differences, and win-win cooperation opportunities, as well as the concept of a shared human destiny from a Z perspective, the competition has established a distinctive international audio-visual brand image using abundant overseas resources. Prior to the promotional events, the release of information about the overseas competition attracted the attention of international creators and subscribers, creating a favorable atmosphere for offline promotional activities. From “cloud” to reality, the progressive promotion of Sino-foreign audio-visual works’ international communication has facilitated cultural exchange through enjoyable audio-visual experiences.

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The international campuses have brought together students from different countries and regions, inspiring each other through their creative work and fostering a deeper understanding and respect for different cultures. By participating in and promoting the competition, students are able to further develop their short video creation skills, cross-cultural communication abilities, and awareness of international communication. With the perspective and creativity of international students, the competition has unearthed a batch of short video works that are more in tune with international audiences and easier to understand and accept. These works effectively showcase the charm of Sino-foreign cultures and the achievements of social development, enhancing the competition’s international appeal and influence.

In addition to reaching universities in South Korea, Thailand, Spain, and Russia, the international youth exchange roadshow is still ongoing. Although the submission phase has ended, the journey of Sino-foreign cultural exchange continues. With innovative communication formats and strengthened cultural identity, the 2024 International Short Video Competition is still on the way!

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Marcella Named America’s 7th Fastest-Growing Fashion Brand By The 2024 Inc. 5000

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Ranking On The List For The Third Straight Year, Marcella Ranks No. 577, Overall, Among The U.S.’ Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, United States, 27th Dec 2024, Marcella, a mission-driven, ethical and sustainable designer fashion brand, has been ranked as the 7th fastest-growing fashion brand in the U.S. on the recently announced 2024 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious data-driven ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Achieving 780% growth from 2020 to 2023 with minimal outside investor capital, Marcella also ranked on the list as America’s 44th fastest-growing consumer products company and as America’s 577th fastest-growing company, overall. Moreover, Marcella ranked as the fastest-growing retailer in New England (where it is headquartered) for the past three years.

Founded by husband-and-wife duo Siyana and Andy Huszar, Marcella’s “minimalism with an edge” clothing, shoes and accessories are designed in New York and handcrafted in Europe. Core to the brand’s DNA is a commitment to advancing women and girls across the brand’s every aspect (design, production approach, sustainability, and social impact).

“Being ranked as America’s 7th fastest-growing fashion company is a testament to our incredible team and the uncompromising passion we bring daily to revolutionizing fashion for the benefit of women and girls globally,” said Siyana Huszar, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Marcella.

Marcella takes a holistic approach to sustainability that not only drives its mission but its profitability. The brand’s innovative “just-in-time” production model minimizes the global fashion industry’s typical inventory waste, enabling Marcella to sell over 90% of what it makes at or near full price and dramatically reducing the company’s ecological footprint. This efficiency results in exceptional capital savings and enables Marcella to be ethical, sustainable and socially impactful in its approach. Its original, designer essentials have a superior price-to-quality ratio. Every individual involved in the production of any Marcella piece enjoys a truly living wage, generous benefits and free health care. And, for every order Marcella sells, the company supports three days of school for a marginalized girl around the world in partnership with CAMFED, the celebrated global NGO revolutionizing how girls’ education is delivered.

“To think that Marcella has been able to profitably achieve such ongoing growth while mainly bootstrapping is humbling,” added Andy Huszar, Co-founder and CEO of Marcella. “We’re honoured to be recognized by the Inc. 5000 for the third straight year and excited to continue delivering ethical, sustainable and socially impactful fashion within reach.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. “Congratulations to this year’s honorees for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years,” commented Mike Hofman, Inc. editor-in-chief.

About Marcella

Marcella is a mission-driven, omnichannel women’s fashion brand offering designer essentials within reach. NYC designed and European handcrafted from locally sourced fabrics and trims, Marcella fashions itself as ethical, sustainable and socially impactful, where every major facet of the company’s operation benefits one central mission: advancing women and girls globally. At the heart of this approach is a partnership with CAMFED, the celebrated global NGO revolutionizing how girls’ education is delivered. Since 2021, Marcella has supported over 910,000 school days for needy girls.

Contact: andy@marcellanyc.com

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Based on financial data analysis, the 2024 Inc. 5000 ranked companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at  http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

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