Aug. 6, 2024 [DETROIT] – Bedrock’s Decked Out Detroit and Bluewater Technologies have partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) to develop an immersive eight-week curriculum for Detroit youth to learn the art and technology of musical engineering. The program, launched on June 17, will run through September and conclude with an opportunity for students to showcase their original works on Remix Detroit’s next soundboard.  

Presented by Bedrock and powered by Bluewater Technologies, Remix Detroit, an interactive music lab in the heart of downtown Detroit, has featured a rotating soundboard of beats inspired by genres such as Motown and Techno. Free and open to the public, visitors can experiment by rearranging illuminated spheres and turntables to create melodies and lightshows. 

“With its place-making activities, Bedrock is committed to showcasing Detroit as a great place to live and a must-see destination. Remix Detroit is a fantastic example of our strategic endeavors," Bedrock Chief Community Growth and Development Officer Nadia Sesay said. "Through our partnership with Bluewater Technologies and the collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, we can educate and empower the next generation of Detroit talent to continue elevating our city, and reinforce Detroit's musical legacy." 

On Aug. 15, the program’s students from BGCSM’s Entertainment Industry Club will present their unique four-count beats to Remix Detroit owners. One collaborative creation will be selected and featured at Remix Detroit, Aug. 29 through Sept. 29, 2024. 

"We’re proud to see our Entertainment Industry Club youth truly doing what they love to do, using their passion for music and technical expertise to position themselves for the future. It’s through experiences like this that we are equipping our youth with not only practical industry skills, but also developing a strong sense of confidence and belief in their ability to thrive in the professional world,” President and CEO of BGCSM Shawn H. Wilson said.  

“We truly appreciate our partnership with Bedrock and Bluewater Technologies in providing this platform for young minds to explore and contribute to the cutting-edge field of musical engineering,” Wilson continued. 

“This was my first time participating in the BGCSM Entertainment Industry Club. Our hands-on experience with Remix Detroit in the Sean Anderson Content Studio was not only fun, but also made me realize that I could potentially have a successful career in musical engineering,” BGCSM member Erin K. said.  

Remix Detroit is open to the public Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Remix Detroit is located at 1413 Woodward Ave. in Detroit directly across from the Shinola Hotel.  

Experience the magic of Remix Detroit, where music, technology and creativity intersect to create an unforgettable adventure. For more information, visit Decked Out Detroit.  

Click here for images of Remix Detroit,  courtesy of Bluewater Technology. 

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan:  

Founded in 1926, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) has over 95 years of experience serving youth ages 6-18 by providing a safe, fun place that inspires, while offering high quality programs that provide real-world learning from caring adult mentors. Serving nearly 21,000 youth, families and entrepreneurs annually in Clubs throughout southeastern Michigan, BGCSM works every day to provide a world-class experience, empowering youth to become change agents through economic mobility. By providing high quality youth development programs, BGCSM has reimagined the future of afterschool learning and continues to stay agile and expand to better support the needs of our changing youth, ensuring that they are career, start-up and homeowner ready. To learn more about BGCSM visit www.bgcsm.org and follow us on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

 About Bluewater: 

Bluewater, a woman-owned experiential agency headquartered in Wixom, MI, has been an industry leader in immersive sensory storytelling since 1985. Driven by our vision to Make People Smile, we create memorable experiences across digital and physical canvases. Specializing in award-winning experiential programming, we support renowned brands like Bedrock, White Castle, Wells Fargo, Disney, Forbes, and General Motors with high-profile projects around the world. Our mission is to empower brands and agencies to communicate effectively, share ideas, and inspire change. Recognized for our excellence with numerous accolades, Bluewater continues to innovate, ensuring every project exceeds expectations and brings smiles to audiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.BluewaterTech.com.  

Bluewater Social Media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluewatertechnologies  

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluewater-technologies/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experiencebluewater    

About Bedrock: 

Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at the Hudson’s Site, Book Tower, City Modern, Tower City Center and the May Company Building.  

Bedrock’s projects include new construction, adaptive reuse and a portfolio totaling more than 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, industrial, hospitality and parking. For additional information about Bedrock, please visit bedrockdetroit.com or engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.