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Annapolis Town Center and Symmetry Raise $20K for AMFM With Virtual Concert Series

Eyes On Annapolis|May 9, 2020

Written by: EOA Staff

The Annapolis Town Center and Symmetry Creative Agency announced a total of $21,428 raised for local musicians through their partnership with the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AMFM). All donations were collected during a virtual concert series, Tunes From The Town, where 18 local musicians took to Facebook to live stream their performances. Viewers were able to catch the nightly acts, April 15 – May 2, on the artists’ personal Facebook page and the Town Center’s Facebook page.

What started as a goal of $10,000, quickly doubled just days before the conclusion of the series.

“We are thrilled by the outpouring of support by the community,” said Anthony Henry, General Manager of the Annapolis Town Center. “This result speaks volumes and shows how we can truly come together in a time of need.”

The effects of COVID-19 produced hardships that were felt across the nation. Businesses, organizations, and venues were required to shut down in order to abide by the stay-at-home mandate. The ripple effect of this closure resulted in millions of individuals losing their ability to generate some form of income, including musicians. In an effort to help, the Annapolis Town Center created a platform in which Annapolitan musicians could not only share their talent, but make a profit.

During each performance, viewers were encouraged to donate to the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AMFM) Emergency Relief Fundraiser. AMFM is a non-profit organization providing..

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