Detroit is an iconic city in the United States, although one that has gotten a mixed reputation over the years. Bringing some positive attention to this part of the US, with the help of NFT technology, can change the overall narrative for the better. Detroit Culture Club is an intriguing venture taking place at the Nico Tamer Art Gallery.
Restoring Detroit To its Former Glory
Also known as the “Motor City”, Detroit has always been a crucial city in the history of the United States; although it too has fallen on hard times, the momentum is turning around in recent years. Several initiatives are underway to restore Detroit – and mainly, the downtown area – to its former glory again. Today, many see the city as a hip region that can attract many creative people who want to start building their legacy.
One such effort to keep an eye on is Detroit Culture Club: A Pop-Up NFT Music Gallery. As the name confirms, it is a music-oriented event made possible with the help of the Nicole Tamer Art Gallery. Spearheading this effort is AmplifyX, an NFT music marketplace built on the Tezos blockchain. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, provide a new technology standard capable of transforming any artistic industry. Combining the technology with music to represent artists from Detroit’s music industry creates an exciting opportunity.
The Nicole Tamer Art Gallery, located in the David Whitney Building, will house the Detroit Culture Club pop-up NFT music gallery. The public can experience this new technology showcasing local artists on Wednesday, September 29, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Featured artists include Rocky Badd, Tiny Jag, Cadillac Music, Botez, Mattie Armstrong, etc. Registration is required for the event, which you can acquire through this link.
Why NFTs and Tezos Matter
The NFT technology showcased by AmplifyX provides access to unreleased songs, audiovisual works, and exclusive experiences. Moreover, the cultural marketplace ensures artists get paid correctly, and fans can acquire a piece of history. All Detroit Culture Club attendees can purchase NFTs via credit card payments. Moreover, the evening will be filled with live music, art, wine, and more. Every attendee will receive a free non-fungible token to commemorate this historic moment for the city of Detroit.
AmplifyX built its marketplace on the Tezos blockchain as it is the most environmentally friendly solution. Tezos’ Proof-of-Stake blockchain is long-term sustainable and has little to no carbon emission. Moreover, it lets developers build robust applications. Tezos has attracted brands such as Ubisoft, McLaren Racing, Red BulL Racing Honda, Interpop, etc. It is one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems that checks the right boxes for environment-conscious artists and developers.
Make sure to check out the Detroit Culture Club event this Wednesday:
Detroit Culture Club: Pop Up Music NFT Gallery
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
David Whitney Building
1 Park Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
