Musician proposes youth mentorship through local concert series in public comment

Kenneth Bam Alexander, a recent Maricopa resident and professional music producer, used the council’s call to the public to propose a youth‑focused concert and mentorship series he calls Stadium Courtyard. He told the council the program would pair local and mainstream performers and teach young people sound, lighting, staging, filming and social‑media marketing skills through hands‑on participation.

The nut graf: Alexander said the program’s goal is youth engagement and workforce development; he asked the council to consider city support or partnership so the series can involve local teens and offer career pathways in live production.

Alexander identified himself as a touring musician and the owner of Drum Major Entertainment and asked the council to “support and get behind” the concept. He offered contact information for follow up: drummajorentertainment@gmail.com. The item was raised during the meeting’s public comment period and the council did not take formal action on or against the proposal at that meeting.

Alexander asked staff or councilors to reach out to discuss possible next steps or support. No funding requests, dates or formal partnership proposals were presented during the three‑minute comment.

The council did not respond with a formal direction during the public comment period; under the city’s call‑to‑the‑public rules, council members may later ask staff to review the matter or place it on a future agenda.