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J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M | 7 5 Bragg Jam is about community. Music reels in the people but it's really about keeping memories alive and the connection of people from all walks of life. It's important to have a festival like this in place and the reason for its huge success boils down to the heart behind it all. Without the story of the Braggs' heartbeat, there would be no music and no festival." – Molly Stevens, Bragg Jam performer and contestant on NBC's "The Voice" As the official music ambassador for Macon and a resident since I was 15 years old, I have seen the Macon music scene go through a lot of changes. To my mind, the most successful event we have in Macon that honors the past and prepares Macon's music for the future is Bragg Jam. They also make sure to include bands from Macon and Middle Georgia so that the heart of the festival provides economic and publicity opportunities for the bands from this area that are working hard for our community and the music we all treasure." – Joey Stuckey, Bragg Jam performer and Macon-based producer and studio-owner Bragg Jam has been a big part of my life since 2009. It was the first festival I attended after moving to Macon and, even though I've headed north to the land of the Yankees, it keeps me coming back year after year. This summer will be my 10th Bragg Jam and I'm more excited than ever. The tunes, the food and the sweaty, joyous, celebratory coming together of so many different people can't be beat. Watching Bragg Jam grow into the amazing and inclusive community event it is today has been such a delight, and the folks who work thanklessly and tirelessly throughout the year to bring it all together are some of my favorite humans on earth. July can't come fast enough." – Melanie Bruchet, Mercer University graduate and long-time Bragg Jam supporter Mercer University for several years has been a stage sponsor and supporter of Bragg Jam because we share a common interest in the revitalization of downtown Macon. We also share a common interest in promoting a live music scene in Macon. It adds vitality to the community, making Macon a better place to live, work and play. Bragg Jam also attracts thousands of out-of-town visitors, which provides economic benefits to Macon. We look forward to working even closer with Bragg Jam to cultivate and promote local talent after Mercer Music at Capricorn opens in early 2020." – Larry Brumley, senior vice president for marketing communications and chief of staff at Mercer " " " " Community Connection