Board of Directors
President: Loyd Ogle
Vice President: Justin Schoen
Treasurer: Tim Heaston
Secretary: Jill Haverkamp
Rob Ferguson
Brian Sauer
Adam Batcheller
Nickelle Stevens
Brad Adam
Mike Thibedu
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse live music economy in greater Des Moines.
Our mission is to aggressively advocate, sponsor, and develop an independent, progressive live music economy in greater Des Moines for the purpose of urban revitalization, regional economic development, and the retention of our region's youth and future.
Become a member or donate to the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition, by visiting our Membership page.
DMMC Programs
80/35 is an annual two-day progressive indie and jam music festival over 4th of July weekend in downtown Des Moines. Nearly 50 national, regional, and local bands perform on multiple stages.
Gross Domestic Product is a local music festival held every spring, featuring 10 – 15 indie-rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, and electronic acts from across Iowa, including The Envy Corps, Facecage, Poison Control Center, General Sherman, and The Lifestyle.
Little BIG Fest is an annual jam, alt-country, bluegrass, roots rock music festival. Started in Fall 2006, LBF has featured talented acts such as Trampled by Turtles, Mr. Baber’s Neighbors, Floodplane, and Brother Trucker.
Music University is a free music business education series designed to provide artists and industry professionals advice on making a living through music. Experts lead panel discussions covering a wide variety of topics of interest to anyone trying to move ahead in the music industry.
Concert Corps Each month the DMMC helps promote a local show at venues across the Des Moines metro. Hitting different venues and multiple genres, Concert Corps hopes to get more people out to shows to support local musicians and venues.
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