(Radio Iowa) – A non-profit that worked to bring concerts and other music events to central Iowa has shut down. The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition started in 2005 and announced on its webpage that it is dissolving after what it says were many years of passionately trying to grow central Iowa’s music scene. The announcement says things have changed dramatically with dozens of venues, successful events, and a sophisticated pool of local talent.

It also says there are now many music-related organizations and businesses in central Iowa that are well-positioned to continue the work. One of the bigger events the group hosted was the 80/35 Music Festival. The announcement says the future of the 80/35 Music Festival is not currently determined.