Since 1998, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus has brought the non-profit mobile studio featuring the latest music, audio and video products and solutions, to many hundreds of thousands of students across the country. Programs provide hands-on production sessions and workforce development opportunities made possible by some of the biggest names in music and technology including Apple, Dolby Creator Lab, Battle Born Batteries, Genelec, Audio-Technica and Avid, among many others.
While at the recent 2025 NAMM Show, the Lennon Bus hosted visitors for tours of the Dolby Atmos® 7.1.4 studio and there were giveaways from sponsors Taylor Guitars, Avid, Genelec, Artiphon, Full Compass, Apogee, SSL, Audio-Technica and more. The Lennon Bus stage once again presented panels and demos with legendary and emerging artists, producers and engineers. As a special treat for attendees, GRAMMY-winning artist Jacob Collier produced the collaborative project inspired by John and Yoko’s iconic song 'Imagine' with special guests.
New for 2025, Full Compass Systems becomes the official online retailer of the Lennon Bus and kicks off the Lennon Bus Store offering the Lennon Bus T-shirts featuring the iconic Lennon self-portrait. “We are absolutely thrilled to announce Full Compass Systems as the official and exclusive retail partner of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus for 2025. As a company that has always been deeply committed to supporting musicians, music educators, and music technology enthusiasts, this partnership is a natural extension of our mission,” says Dave Chaimson, President, Full Compass Systems.
2024 highlights included “Imagine: A Musical Collaboration with Jeremy Renner,” an exciting project with TV/film star and musician Jeremy Renner in his hometown of Reno, NV and the RennerVation Foundation, his non-profit to benefit foster kids and at-risk youth. The documentary was produced by Battle Born Batteries, a division of Dragonfly Energy, who installed their latest GC3 smart non-toxic lithium iron phosphate batteries to power the mobile recording studio, enabling it to be green, more efficient, and reduce the carbon footprint.
The Apple supported Lennon Bus Fall residency in Louisiana included Historically Black Colleges and Universities and production sessions with high school students from the lower 9th ward in New Orleans, in association with the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. On the road to Super Bowl LIX, outreach efforts continue in 2025 with a visit to Xavier University, and on to campus stops in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Indiana with additional support from the Mrs. G’s Foundation, NAMM Foundation, AXS TV and Charter Communications.
Looking ahead, Dolby goes deeper with their commitment to the next generation of creators. Dolby plans to expand support to Lennon Bus Europe by upgrading that mobile studio with a 7.1.4 mix room brought to life with one of a kind Genelec speakers customized with words, images and musical motifs honoring John Lennon's work.
50 hours of nonstop music across four stages
The album showcases powerful live versions of Simple Minds' most iconic songs
New concerts series serving to enhance the stellar reputation and offerings of Eastman jazz
Future episodes will feature performances from a stellar lineup of drummers
Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman will be joining the band as support on all tour dates, making for an epic reunion
Tickets will be available starting Friday, February 21 at 10am local time
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