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It’s very worrying! Here's the deal: Let’s ask the big companies in the music industry to donate just £1 from their booking fee to help sustain these vital venues. Why? Because grassroots venues are the lifeblood of our industry. They provide a platform for emerging talent to hone their craft, connect with fans, and ultimately, become the headline acts of tomorrow. By the biggest business contributing just £1, you'll be making a tangible difference in ensuring the survival and prosperity of these grassroots venues. Plus, you'll be investing in the future of music by supporting the artists who are yet to take the stage. Together, we can ensure that grassroots venues continue to thrive and that the next generation of headliners have the opportunity to shine. 💫 #SupportGrassrootsVenues #FutureHeadliners #MusicIndustrySupport

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

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

Dear friends - 1.5 months are trying to raise money for an all day music and arts festival in September.The event will be free, although we will welcome donations - all the money we collect through our funding will go to paying for the venue, engineer, to the artists participating and allowing anyone irrespective of funds to attend. We have always self funded and all profits from our events go to those participating. Proceeds from our events are never large and we never feel we pay artists enough. This is a common theme for people running small events and artists who spend hours making and working on their art. As Astra Taylor writes in The People's Platform there is a notion that if you make art you do it for the love of it and that somehow means that you don’t mind not being paid properly for what you do. But artist’s need to survive in capitalism too! It always struck me that during covid, everyone wanted to be able to get back out and congregate and hear music again, yet it was the capitalist system that was propped up during that time and musicians and artists were told too retrain. We are not sure that our model of funding for our festival will work, or whether it is the right model. It’s also difficult asking for funds when there are so many needful peoples and groups, and we appreciate that people my not want to support us. Please let me know what you think of our approach. We’d also be really interested to talk with other DIY/self funding promoters on further ideas as to how we can all increase monies for artists and support artists in our communities, much love and peace RFxxx https://lnkd.in/e_YNQvmv https://lnkd.in/eqzJMz4D

Enlightened Americana (Music Video) The God Ball Music by Chris Rabalais #Jesus #Chosen #Christmas #music God + Sports + Money = The God Ball The God Ball Radio by Chris Rabalais is live! https://lnkd.in/gKpZjxfC Are you tuned in? Are you Chosen? We are in the New Age of Noah. There are only two paths and one correct option. This is a Declaration of the Final Holy War. Good versus evil. Make no mistake. This mission is twofold. First, save as many souls for Jesus Christ as possible. Second, work to raise everyone above the poverty line building from the ground up. Please join us and tell your friends and family. Time is almost up. The clock is ticking. Wake up! Which side of eternity are you on? Locals community: TheGodBall.com Mission store: TheGodBall.MyShopify.com/ +170% WorldVision charity benefit+ (See item descriptions for details) PayPal contributions: https://lnkd.in/gHw3MNeZ +10% re-donated to WorldVision charity multiplied 17X = 170% benefit+ Cash App contributions: cash.app/$thegodball +10% re-donated to WorldVision charity multiplied 17X = 170% benefit+ Venmo contributions: venmo.com/u/TheGodBall +10% re-donated to WorldVision charity multiplied 17X = 170% benefit+ + THE GOD BALL CREED + GOD: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) TODAY: But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. (Matthew 24:37) MONEY: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (Matthew 6:24) INVESTING: She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. (Proverbs 31:16) CHARITY: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. (Proverbs 28:27) + + #AI, #art, #ArtificialIntelligence, #Bible, #biden, #ChrisRabalais, #Christ, #elonmusk, #evil, #God, #good, #Holy, #Jesus, #Judaism, #love, #Moses, #newage, #news, #Noah, #poverty, #prepping, #TheGodBall, #trump, #TruthMatters, #TwitterX,#war,#Yahweh,#Jerusalem,#sports,#stock,#shorts, #israel, #palestine,#warzone,#israelpalestineconflict ,#israelhamaswar , #chosen ,#revelation,#tiktok, #kjv, #rapture,#motivation,#noothergod,#biblechapter, #music,#christianitytiktok,#Christian,#rhythm,#soul,#gospel,#bluegrass,#folk,#jazz,#blues,#electric,#Christmas,#ChristmasInJuly

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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

🎵 What would be on your playlist if you had a concert at work?🤘   Last week, we threw one of our best events ever - Playlistapolooza!    The C+R Research office was transformed into a music paradise as our employees rocked their favorite band merch and jammed out all day long! 🤘🎵   But this wasn't just any ordinary office party. We created a company-wide playlist filled with songs our creative and thoughtful employees requested. And guess what? We used our love for music to impact our community positively, trading songs near and dear to our hearts for small donations. In so doing, we raised money for the incredible Merit School of Music, helping to provide music education to Chicago's talented youth!   In the end, this event brought us all together, sparking fantastic conversations and building connections like never before! We learned so much about each other's musical tastes, and let's just say, we have some serious playlist curators in our midst!    So, here's the deal: we want to know YOUR must-play song for your company's epic playlist! 🎶 Drop it in the comments below, and let's keep the music train rolling! 🎧🎵    #Playlistapolooza #MusicEducation #ConnectingThroughMusic #CRResearch #ChicagoJobs #MRX #MarketResearch #BestPlacesToWork

Music education matters, but thousands of children never get the opportunity to learn. Many parents tell me, I can't afford to buy lessons for my own kids so why would I donate to help someone elses children. There are many reasons but here are just two... 1. The kids we aim to help, have little to nothing else to look forward to week to week. Maybe you're right, their parents should pay but if for whatever reason they can't....let's not punish or disadvantage the children. 2. Save the taxpayer millions - Children that engage in music education do better academically, stay in school and more often go on to third level education. The thousands of children that become early school leavers, more often than not end up as long-term social welfare dependent. Can you afford to donate just €20. to help Musical Youth Foundation (CHY#18624) to bring music education to every child in Ireland? Donate now via our REVEAL Music Radio station https://lnkd.in/dt7CHCaX https://lnkd.in/e9V8vR5W

Music education matters, but thousands of children never get the opportunity to learn. Many parents tell me, I can't afford to buy lessons for my own kids so why would I donate to help someone elses children. There are many reasons but here are just two... 1. The kids we aim to help, have little to nothing else to look forward to week to week. Maybe you're right, their parents should pay but if for whatever reason they can't....let's not punish or disadvantage the children. 2. Save the taxpayer millions - Children that engage in music education do better academically, stay in school and more often go on to third level education. The thousands of children that become early school leavers, more often than not end up as long-term social welfare dependent. Can you afford to donate just €20. to help Musical Youth Foundation (CHY#18624) to bring music education to every child in Ireland? Donate now via our REVEAL Music Radio station... https://lnkd.in/d62TaVjn https://lnkd.in/e4SyV2f2