Hard Rock Heals Foundation supporter given the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award! We’ve talked about Vijay Gupta before on this blog, and for good reason. Ted Talk veteran, killer violinist, humanitarian, and co founder of one of our favorite music charities, Street Symphony, Vijay is an advocate for the power of music to improve lives.…
If you’ve ever seen “The Soloist,” starring Jamie Foxx, you are already familiar with Nathaniel Ayers’s story. The 2009 film was based on the life of Ayers, a Julliard-educated musician who has struggled with schizophrenia and homelessness throughout his life. After a chance meeting with Los Angeles Times columnist, Steve Lopez, Ayers was introduced to…
Following Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a day to focus on giving back to organizations that speak to your passion. Learn more here. Happy giving!!!!
Robert Gupta, founder of our Inaugural Partner, Street Symphony, delivers a powerful Ted Talk describing how music can be used as medicine. “When Robert Gupta was caught between a career as a doctor and as a violinist, he realized his place was in the middle, with a bow in his hand and a sense of…
Orlando, Fla., October 24, 2016 – Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc., one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, announced today that Hamish Dodds, its President and CEO, has decided to step down from his position in early 2017 to pursue new opportunities. The company is wholly owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It…
When you stay at any Hard Rock Hotel, be sure to ask about the opportunity to stay in the our exclusive Hard Rock Heals Suite! The suite is decked out with all things chill, from an iPad® loaded with our curated relaxation playlist and a state-of-the-art JBL speaker to play it on, to a meditation…
We’re excited to congratulate William Graves, student at Stax Academy, on earning a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. Keep rocking William!!!!!! Read more about William and the Stax Music Academy
Have you ever considered what songs would live on your eternal playlist? What music would accompany you if you were stranded on a desert island. Our friends at Nordoff Robbins asked just that. Check out the ‘Ultimate Playlist’ and see if your favorite tune made the cut!
Music is power. On July 1st, Nordoff-Robbins celebrated this power while hosting the 2016 O2 Silver Clef Awards. Honoring icons such as Patti Smith and Lionel Richie as well as emerging artists Jess Glynne and Olly Murs, the event raised more than $700,000USD for those fighting to improve their lives through music. Read the full…
On Wednesday, June 22nd, music will bring us together to support the victims, survivors, and their families and various communities affected by the recent tragedy in Orlando, FL. The ALL IS ONE Orlando Unity Concert will be headlined by Imagine Dragons and Nate Ruess, and held at Hard Rock Live Orlando. 100% of ticket sales…
Prince was well known as a singer, song writer, producer, and even actor, but did you know he was also a huge philanthropist? Throughout his life, Prince collaborated with a number of charities and organizations including Green for All, which creates green jobs in disadvantaged communities, and #YesWeCode, an organization that educates urban youth about technology.…
Music can be healing to both the body and soul. Our partner, Musicians On Call, has tuned into this power to bring live and recorded music to patients in healthcare facilities across the country. TheirHalf A Million Moments campaign celebrates the milestone of more than 500,000 performances for patients, their families and caretakers! Learn more…