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Once again drawing attention to this because they are so close to meeting their match funding requirement now... Any alumni of Flakefleet Primary School in here? Or a company in need of a good cause to get behind? Those who have followed the mighty Flakefleet's adventures over recent years will have seen their run to the Britain's Got Talent final including a Golden Buzzer and their tilt at Xmas number 1! The point, of course, is to show that kids that you should hashtag #daretodream and that anything is possible regardless of your background. Their next big adventure is to have a music festival on their school field. They did this successful pre-pandemic and it's time for the return. The simple idea is to provide the festival experience for those families without the budget to travel to other festivals and once again show the kids that anything is possible. They are in need of support be it either via donations or with a sponsor. https://lnkd.in/dSAv8QUr. Sponsor wise, I am happy to advise and explore with anyone. Please DM me for details. And anyone else? Please share this. You never know who YOUR share might hit. And why am I involved? Simple. Once a Flakey kid, always a Flakey kid. hashtag #sponsorship #Corporatesocial responsibility

As another spectacular #glastonburyfestival draws to a close, local grassroots music venue & community centre RED BRICK BUILDING CENTRE LIMITED has just 29 days left to reach its target to make essential structural repairs and continue offering vital community services and championing future musicians. Without the chance to play in grassroots music venues like the Red Brick Building there wouldn't be half of the major artists, they wouldn't have the fans and the future of big festivals, like Glastonbury, would be in jeopardy. The Red Brick Building is a community owned social enterprise offering a vibrant and creative space where everyone is welcome. For these urgent repair works the estimated cost per pillar is £9,000 and they need eight pillars repaired. The additional cost of the floor repairs take the total to approximately £117,000. They need to raise these funds quickly to complete the work during their quietest time of the year, July and August and ensure they can continue running by fully reopening in September. Please help by: - Spreading the word and sharing this to those who value the Red Brick Building community centre and local grassroots music venues. - Supporting them with a donation to help raise funds to rebuild the pillars https://lnkd.in/euTWAqaq Your donation will help secure the structural integrity of the Red Brick Building and allow them to continue offering vital community services which include creating spaces for work, wellbeing, and enrichment, and offering opportunities in arts, education, and enterprise. By collaborating with like-minded organisations such as Glastonbury Mental Health Network, Feed Avalon, and YMCA, they achieve outcomes such as increased confidence, improved wellbeing, enhanced skills and education, and cultural experiences. These contributions lead to long-term benefits such as reduced isolation, increased employability, raised aspirations, a stronger local economy, improved mental health, and a more resilient community. GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL EVENTS LIMITED #grassrootsmusic #musicvenue #community #communitycentre #glastonbury #fundraiser

I just posted this on a Guardian article about the state of the UK music ecosystem, specifically the plight of smaller venues. Most people don’t realise that beneath these ‘grassroots venues’ are the actual grassroots venues. Around 95% of UK music is performed in non dedicated music venues like, pubs, social clubs, churches, community halls etc. THESE are the actual grassroots below the ‘official’ grassroots venues. Sure, they don’t have the kind of outgoings the size of an actual venue but they do have some, (venue hire, advertising, website fees, equipment purchase and maintenance etc) which are often paid for by the volunteers who run the nights, when times get hard. With absolutely zero help in the post Covid ‘Culture Recovery Fund’ many of these clubs have folded because the money has simply run out. What kind of government allows this to happen? I started a charity to help exactly these venues. So far we’ve helped 15 of them. Jazz is my area (I can’t help everyone). If it’s yours too then please consider donating. 100% of donations goes straight to the clubs. I don’t take a wage for this. Thanks  https://lnkd.in/e-EmyUEv

Introducing...the CULTURAL APPRECIATION PROJECT (https://lnkd.in/eiCZGm-4), All Around This World's 2024 celebration of cultural expression -- music, dance, food, holidays and more! -- to raise money to support traditional musicians who are experiencing financial need. The project is a double-power fundraiser, generating seed funds for TWO REALLY GOOD THINGS! 1) The TiME Fund -- the Traditional Musicians' Emergency Fund (https://lnkd.in/eBKmEYW2), a fund to help traditional musicians from around the world who are facing financial need. 2) The Global Orchestra (https://lnkd.in/eP-fdGNT an educational project that will teach tolerance to kids through dynamic global music performances and hands-on cultural workshops. How can you help make these two wonderful projects happen? I'm not asking for financial donations, but something more fun......I'm asking you to share a short video that celebrates what you love about your culture. What do you love about your cultural heritage? Is it an "Old World" song your grandmother sings? A holiday you celebrate with your family? A cultural dance you love doing at a wedding? A food from your country that makes you feel at home? Or is it something completely new that fits your current life, a tradition that your family is inventing right now? You will share a short video clip that answers the question, "What Do I Love About My Culture?" The video will raise money for both projects at the same time, in two different ways: 1) I will debut your video during a live online fundraiser for the Global Orchestra the weekend of October 18-20, 2024 and use it to generate buzz and inspire donations. 2) I will post your video on YouTube and AATW's social media; any funds the video generates through monetization will go directly to the TiME Fund. Details, and examples of types of videos to submit, are here -- https://lnkd.in/eZVrR-PE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS! You don't need to send your video now, but knowing you support this project will make a huge difference. If you're not a video-maker but still want to help, you can!: -- Do you know any musicians or social media influencers who could share a video that could reach the masses? -- Do you know of any grant opportunities, family foundations or just generally good people who value culture who could support All Around This World's mission? Whatever you can do, I would be SO HAPPY if you join me. Please let me know. All Around This World -- https://lnkd.in/eRRg-Kbf.

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From Hits to Heart: The Charitable Side of Nigerian Music Stars The business of music is not just about entertainment alone but also a fully-fledged business that must assume its rightful place the business enterprise that it is. In fact, it is high time the musicians in Nigeria began to look beyond their craft as mere means of livelihood for themselves alone. Nigerian music entertainers must also think about given back to a society that has given them so much. There is no gainsaying about the fact that Nigerian musicians must practice corporate social responsibility CSR, just like every other business which music also belongs to. According to the popular financial media website, #Investopedia, “To sum it all up, even a small investment in corporate social responsibility initiatives can have impact on how profitable a CSR venture can be.” ENJOY THIS FULLY: https://lnkd.in/dHJR8YaK #philanthropy #humanitarian #nigerianmusicians #davido #burnaboy #2face

🎊 Big news... Music AppHelpers, a service of adhoc accelerators, has been granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status! 🎊 This milestone marks a significant step forward in our mission to support young artists during the college-conservatory application process. But what does this new status mean for us and our community? TLDR (toolongdidntread): More funding opportunities = better free services for students. Contact us for information about how to donate. Tax-Exempt Status: Music AppHelpers is now recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit by the IRS. This means that we can receive donations that are tax-deductible for our supporters, allowing us to fundraise more effectively to support our mission. Enhanced Credibility: Achieving 501(c)(3) status is a testament to our commitment to transparency, accountability, and serving the public good. It enhances our credibility with donors, grantmakers, and other partners. This enhancement opens doors to new funding opportunities and collaborations. Increased Support for Students: With our new status, we can expand our programs and resources, reaching even more young artists worldwide. Our aim is to provide comprehensive support for their college-conservatory application journey, from prescreenings and auditions to essays and resumes. Contact us for information about how to donate, and visit our website to sign up or learn more about what we do.

What makes Glastonbury Festival magical? Is it the ley lines? The wonder of mid-summer when you live in a seasonal climate? The star-studded line-up? The answer could lie in a powerful concept: ‘Start with Why’. In his book ‘Start with Why’, Simon Sinek emphasises that success isn’t just about what you do; it’s about why you do it. He argues this helps great leaders inspire everyone to take action. Listening to the BBC’s documentary ‘Glastonbury: 50 years and counting’, it’s clear that Michael Eavis, the festival’s founder, had a strong sense of purpose.   This led to the festival championing social and political causes, supporting organisations like the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. This attracted artists, workers and punters who aligned with its values. Michael’s ‘why’ made the event a great fit for the BBC, who began streaming it live in 1997. This catapulted Glastonbury into the mainstream. By 1999, the festival attracted over 100,000 people. As the BBC coverage brought the festival into the nation’s front rooms, the festival’s appeal passed a tipping point. It allowed millions more of us to join in the fun from the comfort of our sofas. Author Malcolm Gladwell refers to a tipping point as the moment of critical mass where ideas, products and behaviours spread like viruses do. To pass the tipping point, go mass market AND maintain that Glastonbury magic - now that's something special. It's something that seems to have come naturally to Michael Eavis, who's more of a custodian of the festival, than its leader. That’s probably also a large part of its success. Michael Eavis, now 88, and his daughter Emily, have kept their family’s values at the heart of the festival, which helped them raise a whopping £3.7 million for charities in 2023. Glastonbury reminds us that truly innovative people and organisations have a clear purpose and can inspire action. Whether you’re watching from Worthy Farm or enjoying the magic from your sofa, remember: it all seems to have started with its founder Michael's ‘why’. https://lnkd.in/e7RbfkTd #GlastonburyFestival #SimonSinek #MalcolmGladwell

If you haven't signed up to get your .Music domain yet, do it today and get priority before we go live. .MUSIC New Top Level Domain Pre-Registration Now Available – Apply Now! Music Community members can now apply for a .MUSIC domain and be given early priority to register their names before the global launch.   Now is the time to make sure you get your exact, ideal name with your MusicID included.   There is no fee to pre-register which you can do right now. Time is of the essence – so act now to secure your .MUSIC domain.   Once approved, a registration token will be emailed providing the approved entity (or representative) the ability to register and secure their domain prior to the global launch for $65/year. Non-profit organizations may register for free for the first year. To get your domain click here: https://lnkd.in/e_9sreBM

More and more European festivals sign up to help support Music Saves Ukraine, but not from the UK. The festival summer in Europe is coming to an end. In the third year of the full-scale invasion, support for Ukraine in the European music industry remains high, and more and more European festivals are joining in to help by directing their social action and proceeds to the initiative of the Ukrainian UAME - Ukrainian Association of Music Events - Music Saves Ukraine. Sadly this support has yet to be evidenced from UK festivals. In 2025 let's get the UK industry involved. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the team has worked with 40 festivals and numerous large-scale music events. During this time, the initiative has raised over €555,000 for humanitarian needs in Ukraine. How does it work? How are Ukrainian artists getting to the international stages? And how much was raised for Ukraine? Find out how you can get involved.https://bit.ly/4dw9OKV #ukraine #charity #fundraising #festivals #musicbusiness #diymagazine