Columbus Music Commission

The Columbus Music Commission was founded to make Columbus a better place for musicians to make a living, enrich our city with music and to build Columbus into a nationally recognized center for innovation and music. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded through a community movement in Columbus, Ohio. Founded on June 25, 2016. Mission: The Columbus Music Commission connects music makers, music commerce, and community to engage in creating, performing and promoting great music. Vision: Columbus is a hub of music innovation, collaboration, and artistry. Columbus’ music is an important cultural and economic asset of the region. Our organization is made up of a board of directors, advisors, and supporting organizations that are engaged with the music community in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. Bruce Garfield, Executive Director Board of Directors: Adam Friedman, Office of Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Alec Wightman, Baker Hostetler Amber Knicole, Mojo Flo Betty Hill, PhD, columbus City Schools Charlie Jackson, Natalie's Evan Westfall, Artist, CAAMP Jami Goldstein, Greater Columbus Arts Council Ken Freedman, NBC4i Michael Ibrahim, OSU, Director School of Music Paul Hoy, Class Acts Entertainment Randy Malloy, Radio CD 102.5 Robert Shenton, Plante Moran Tom Krouse, Donatos Skip Weiler, Robert Weiler Company