The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) has partnered with Universal Music Group to launch the NOLA Artist Hub, a website featuring local artists PJ Morton, Trombone Shorty, ZZ Ward, and Terence Blanchard. The Artist Hub will showcase music and exclusive interview content throughout 2015.

Check it out here.

Said Mark Romig, President and CEO of NOTMC in a statement, “The chance to work with these great artists who embody the musical heritage of New Orleans is a privilege for the city. Collaborating with Universal Music allows us to give people the opportunity to hear music and stories from great local artists and to provide visitors unique insight into New Orleans music culture.”

NOTMC is a leisure travel promotion agency that uses various marketing strategies towards the stated goal of fostering jobs and economic growth by promoting New Orleans as “the number one leisure tourism destination…”.

To celebrate the launch of a new website, the corporation will also host a sweepstakes trip for two to New Orleans. The grand prize winner and guest will receive round trip coach airfare, hotel accommodations and a VIP “Love (on) The Bayou” experience.   Participants will also be able to choose a download from Universal Music’s available catalogue to enjoy the music of New Orleans.

The sweepstakes will launch on September 15th and run through November 15th. For additional information and official rules, visit their website here.