Celebrate the Last record Man Seymour Stein
Music enthusiasts can come out and celebrate Seymour Stein, one of the last old-school “record men” still working in the music business at The Seymour Stein Legacy Award event by Oleh! Records- Israel's Music Export Office on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. The exciting evening will include a special guest VIP cocktail reception, musical performance featuring special guests. Also, enjoy canapes, hors d’ oeuvres, and a silent auction.
This years’ inaugural award will be unique, as Seymour Stein himself will be recognized by his peers within the music industry, philanthropists, and business leaders from both Israel and around the world.
Seymour Stein is the co-founder and chairman of Sire Records, the label that put punk and New Wave—not to mention the maverick likes of Madonna and Ofra Haza- on the map. Over his illustrious career, Stein has helped the world discover countless artists- among them Aphex Twin, Barenaked Ladies, Boy George, David Byrne, The Cult, The Cure, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, Depeche Mode, Dinosaur Jr., Ice T, Echo & the Bunnymen, Fleetwood Mac, HIM, The Hives, k.d. lang, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mandy Moore, My Chemical Romance, Pet Shop Boys, Primal Scream, Ramones, The Pretenders, The Velvet Underground- and so many more.
Beyond the award, Stein will receive a cash prize from all of the proceeds of the event, which shall be match 'dollar for dollar' up to $100,000 as a donation to the registered nonprofit organization, Oleh! Records RA, in support of Israel's music education and export/development projects.
In every subsequent year to come, Seymour Stein will personally nominate one or several music industry individuals to receive this prestigious award, which Oleh! established in his name to 'pay it forward' - as they continue to grow their charitable work supporting thousands of Israeli musician's and the Israeli music sector through their numerous, special initiatives.
Minimum donation per tickets is $100, for more information, please visit seymoursteinlegacyaward.com.
It’s a 21 and over event. Parking provided courtesy the Ace Hotel. Questions, contact Doron Gabbay at doron@olehrecords.com.
Ace Hotel, Segovia Hall at 929 S Broadway in Los Angeles.
