- March 3, 2025
A new type of music experience is coming to La Plaza

MCALLEN, TX –The Scouting for Stars® @themallTM tour will make a stop at La Plaza, March 15, giving Gen Z a front row seat to all aspects of the music industry, from workshops to performances.
The new nationwide tour is a collaboration between Simon®, the world’s preeminent owner/operator of best-in-class retail real estate properties in the country, and Greater Than Distribution, a modern music entertainment company led by music legend Randy Jackson and A&R (Artist & Repertoire) expert Paula Moore.
The immersive music experience tour provides a venue for aspiring talent to connect with musicians, gain new songwriting skills and insight, and find out directly from music industry executives what it takes to make it in the music business. Everyone attending these sessions must pre-register. Scouting for Stars @themall will run from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.
Scouting for Stars @themall also features performances from some of today’s hottest up-and-coming artists, many of whom are recognized through their growing fanbase reach on multiple social media platforms. Jules Walcott, Tealousy, Nicolas McCoppin, KARMA, and Izabela Rose are among the artists scheduled to appear at La Plaza. Additional artists will be announced as the date approaches.
What: Scouting for Stars @themall
When: Media invited Saturday, March 15, from noon to 7 p.m.
Where: La Plaza, Grand Court (across from Starbucks), 2200 S.10th St. McAllen, TX 78503
Interview opportunities: Participants, musicians, representative(s) from Simon, and Greater Than Distribution (Paula Moore)
Visuals: Capture various aspects of the Scouting for Stars @themall experience.