If the success of Melbourne prog-metal band Twelve Foot Ninja’s music video campaign, smashing the previous record set by Eskimo Joe in February this year, has taught us anything – it’s that crowdfunding is here to stay.
Whether it’s as simple as a band recording a new album, raising funds for musicians to head overseas to tour, or simply a great music-related initiative, the likes of Kickstarter, Pozible, Pledge, Zoshpit, and IndieGoGo are realising the previously lofty goals of artists the world over.
Pozible Launches Pozible Gigs
‘Pozible Gigs’ is an initiative designed to encourage event coordinators, venues, musicians and anyone who’s ever thought of throwing their own music show, big or small, to crowdfund and put on their own event.
What’s the incentive? $10,000 cold hard cash. Prizes are being offered across five categories including Most Funds Raised, Most Supporters, Pozible Pick, Fastest to Target and Most Social Media Shares.
Music is the second biggest category on Pozible with over $2.1 million having been raised for more than 550 projects to date and crowdfunding live music in particular has been a perfect fit for the platform.
As part of the crowdfunding campaigns it is expected people will offer tickets, drink vouchers, albums, merchandise and opportunities to meet the bands and will look to raise money for artist payments, venues, drinks and AV.
Submissions for ‘Pozible Gigs’ close 12 August. All participating crowdfunding campaigns will go live on the 26 August.
All the details can be seen at www.pozible.com/gigs.
New Album From The Trews
After over a decade of touring at home and around the world one thing has become abundantly clear– Trews’ fans are amongst the most loyal there are.
The Canadian rockers are hard at work on their new record and need a little help from those devoted lovers of their music to make it all a reality.
All pledgers will receive an mp3 of the album prior to it being released to the general public and anyone who pledges over $100 will receive a thank you in the album artwork. There are also some sillier prizes like a hockey match with the band, one of the members’ hats, and even a spot on their guestlist for life.
On top of all of the things pledgers all eligible for, the band have announced that once they make their goal, 5% of any additional money raised will be going to Cystic Fibrosis Canada (Peel & District Chapter).
Mustered Courage Showcase In Nashville
Mustered Courage are heading to The Americana Music Fetsival in Nashville and have been chosen as only four other Aussie acts have been chosen to officially showcase at the event.
The band will be representing Australia alongside some of Australia’s most revered performers, Paul Kelly, The Hillbilly Killers (Tim Rogers, Bill Chambers, Catherine Britt), and Melody Pool & The Bushwackers.
Should you pledge, there are a number of great things up for offer ranging from a digital download to a bottle of homamade BBQ sauce made by the band’s frontman, to music lessons, and even a band-vatered private BBQ cooked by the band!
With six weeks to go, get to pledging!
Campaign: Help Mustered Courage Showcase In Nashville
Target: $10,000
The Stillsons New Album
Last year the band began work on their third record at Applewood Lane Studios, Fernvale, in Queensland. Over five short days they recorded 13 songs.
After touring two songs from the record, ‘Break And Keel’ and ‘Feel So Young’ their ready to release the full LP but they need your help!
To raise funds to manufacture 1000 copies of the album entitled Never Go Your Way and to service press and radio within Australia before September, they band have set a target of $2500.
If you pledge you’re eligible for everything from band merch to a private concert.
Campaign: Stillsons/ Never Go Your Way
Target: $2,500
New Album From Lissie
The singer-songwriter has finished her new album Back To Forever but is relying on the help of her fans to help her get it out there.
Should you pledge you’ll have access to videos from rehearsals, soundchecks, backstage and even as yet unheard remixes of songs. As Lissie writes, “I want you to feel like you’re getting the full Lissie experience here, so I hope you like!”
You also have the option to donate to two charities which are close to the singer’s heart, Changing Tides and ALS.
Campaign: Lissie, Back To Forever
Update On Previous Campaigns
Chuck Negron, lead singer of iconic 60s/70s band Three Dog Night has been in the studio this year working on his new album, but he needs your help to continue. With 32 days to go, Negron has raised $8,532 of his $75000 goal.
Some of the best gaming composers in the world are coming together in the hopes of making an album that will celebrate the history of the audio of gaming. With 12 days to go, the goal of £7000 has already been exceeded, but you can still pledge here.
Sun Records is opening its doors once more to produce its first original record in years, the new album from singer/songwriter Julie Roberts. With just over three weeks left, 48% of the goal is still yet to be yet to get to giving!
Angus Galloway aka DJ Bribe, was one of the most celebrated DJs to come out of Australia and film director Simon Walshe hopes to capture that incredible talent in the upcoming documentary, Flow, which chronicles the life and career of the MC who passed away five years ago. With 17 days to go, the goal has already been exceeded, but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t use some extra help.
