Every aspect of the 2026 Beehive Block Party — featuring soulful octet wst cmplx, jazz artist Veritus Miller and headliner Navy Blue — was planned by their SoLa Live Accelerator group, aspiring live entertainment professionals between the ages of 16 and 22 from South L.A. The live entertainment accelerator started in 2022 as a 10-week experiment and has since grown into a six-month intensive program with weekly guest speakers from Live Nation, which culminates in the annual block party. Live Nation reserves 10 spots in its competitive internship program for SoLa Live alumni, meaning at least half of every cohort receives a paid career advancement opportunity. “It’s a testament to the true support of Live Nation, but also that these kids are ready, and they thrive there,” Francois said. The post Beehive Block Party and beyond: SoLa and Live Nation train entertainment’s next generation appeared first on Los Angeles Times.