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AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER AND MULTI-HYPHENATE CREATIVE

AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER AND MULTI-HYPHENATE CREATIVE

JUST ANNOUNCED

Nolan's civic anthem, "Rise Up & Fight," has received five (5) nominations for the 2025 Cannes Film Awards! The awards ceremony will take place on June 16, 2025, in Nice, France. 


To date, ”Rise Up & Fight” has earned 84 international film, music and media honors, making it one of the most decorated film shorts in history.


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Monday, March 3 thru Thursday, May 8, 2025

STROKESTRA @ THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER (ORLANDO, FL)

This week, Nolan is completing his first cycle as artistic lead for STROKESTRA, a creative music-making program that facilitates holistic recovery for stroke survivors & their caregivers. Pioneered by UK’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the program is presented by the Dr. Phillips Center and supported by Advent Health.

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April 12-13, 2025

"RISE UP & FIGHT" + L.A. BLACK FILM FEST

Nolan's "Rise Up & Fight" was an official selection of the 2025 Los Angeles Black Film Festival. 

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Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28, 2025

NOLAN LEADS ‘6th & Jazz’ for a fouRth year

This February, Nolan returned to the Dr. Phillps Center in Orlando, FL to again lead ‘6th & Jazz,‘ an immersive educational program he has designed to introduce sixth graders to the jazz genre. Presented in collaboration with NEWorks Productions.

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Wednesday, February 12 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

'GRACE' WORK SESSION IN CHICAGO

Nolan, his co-book writer Nikkole Salter (pictured) and the creative team of 'GRACE, the Musical' just completed a developmental work session in Chicago. Stay tuned for more exciting updates about the show!

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

NOLAN was HONORED @ SYRACUSE INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST

Nolan was one of six Black filmmakers honored at the Syracuse International Film Festival. His "Rise Up & Fight" film short was selected for "Best Animation."

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Goergetown University & The Kennedy Center present...

'LET FREEDOM RING' @ THE KENNEDY CENTER

Nolan returns for a 20th year to music produce 'Let Freedom Ring,' the annual MLK Day concert featuring Christopher Jackson, esperanza spalding, Chelsey Green, Lew Sid, and the NEWorks Voices of America. Hosted by Taye Diggs.

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NOLAN + THE LONDON SYMPHONY

On November 3, two of Nolan's choral/orchestral works were performed by Maestro Andre Thomas and the London Symphony Orchestra, Click below for program information.

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nOLAN'S 'FREEDOM ADVANCES' campaign reaches millions

Leading up to our national election, Nolan curated FREEDOM ADVANCES, a multi-faceted media campaign purposed to encourage full voter participation this election cycle. Campaign assets included his award-winning civic anthem, “Rise Up & Fight;” celebrity bumpers featuring luminaries like Debbie Allen, Norm Lewis, Carla Hall, and more; 30- to 60-second PSAs; and Rise Up Song Challenge videos created by local artists nationwide to mobilize voters to make their voices heard at the polls. The campaign reached millions and has subsequently earned top honors.


HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 'FREEDOM ADVANCES' CAMPAIGN... 

NOLAN'S PENS NATIONAL op-ed

Nolan's op-ed, "Our Union May Be Imperfect, But It's Worth Fighting For," was published by Word In Black and picked up by several newspapers around the country.

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#Riseupsongchallenge winners announced

Nolan's Rise Up Song Challenge invited young creatives to manipulate two of his civic anthems to create messaging that would encourage their peers to vote. The challenge drew participants with a combined social media reach that tops five million! Congratulations to the Challenge winners: Lew Sid (@LewSidRaps), pictured, a powerhouse talent whose smooth and compelling remix has earned him the top spot, and Trooskii (@Trooskii4), second place finisher.


As the winner of this contest, Lew Sid made his Kennedy Center debut as featured artist for 'Let Freedom Ring' this past January!

NOLAN'S CIVIC ANTHEM, "RISE UP & FIGHT," earns top honors

"RISE UP & FIGHT" receives TWO CANNES WORLD FILM FESTIVAL NOMINATIONS: "BEST SONG" and "BEST SOCIAL JUSTICE SHORT"

“RISE UP & FIGHT” GARNERS 84 INTERNATIONAL FILM+MUSIC HONORS

Twenty-seven international film & music prizes!

Thirty-six film & music honors!

Thirteen film fest selections!

"RISE UP & FIGHT" WINS EIGHT media AWARDs!

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