23/03/2020
Hi friends,
With the spread of Covid-19 and its impacts on the music industry, we wanted to make sure everyone is staying safe, as well taking care of themselves and their loved ones. We're living through some stressful and confusing times right now and we couldn't be more grateful to be part of this community amidst the uncertainty. We've listed some resources below to help those who could use a little extra kindness right now.
All of us here at Domino Pub Co. are set up at home, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything. And on a lighter note, we've combined our monthly playlists to help keep you all sane while socially distancing.
Stay safe,
your buds at Domino Publishing
RESOURCES:
MusiCares
https://www.grammy.com/musicares
Relief fund for music professionals in all corners of the industry adversely impacted by the virus.
Musicians Foundation
http://www.musiciansfoundation.org/apply/
Relief fund for musicians adversely impacted by the virus.
Equal Sound
https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR1dCijUCTcR7hKzK6lw1wEFygnu1tS44BCWPwsos2pX7FW7i8sdF143oZs
Relief fund for musicians adversely impacted by the virus.
Music Health Alliance
https://www.musichealthalliance.com/
The Nashville-based Music Health Alliance provides healthcare support services to uninsured members of the music industry.
Sound Royalties
https://soundroyalties.com/no-cost-funding/
Music finance firm Sound Royalties is allocating $20 million to offer a no-cost royalty advance funding option through April 16. Songwriters, performing artists, producers and other creators with royalty income can apply for cash advances on a one-year repayment schedule, cost-free.
GiveTo.Band
https://www.giveto.band/
Artists and Bands can signup to be added to a registry of artist Paypal, Venmo, and Bandcamp links.
Bandcamp
https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser
Support artists directly by purchasing their music as direct as possible.
Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources
https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR3H-DvrAsF4LAhI3tjTXRnf9SZK6o0fGETq97F0-AnO95viK61fkbxdAXc
An aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines.
COVID-19 Mutual Aid Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC Folks
https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-relief-fund-for-lgbtqi-bipoc-folks
This more than $70,000 fund prioritizes LGBTQI+, non-binary, gender fluid and gender non-conforming people of color whose livelihoods have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The first round of funding closed on March 17, but organizers say they plan to continue to raise funds through mid-April.
Independent Venues (multiple fundraisers)
https://www.independentvenueweek.com/2020/03/independent-venue-fundraiser-megathread/
Independent Venue Week has put together an on-going list of venues holding fundraisers. Help keep spaces that have done so much for us afloat.
Missed Tour
https://missedtour.org/
Artists and bands who have been displaced from touring due to the pandemic can list their merchandise on this site to help offset lost revenue -- with zero charges or fees.
Brooklyn Service Workers Coalition
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9r5YlhHsMV/
Relief fund for Brooklyn restaurant workers that is also organizing volunteers to deliver groceries to those unable to leave their homes. To donate, Venmo .
USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
https://usbgfoundation.networkforgood.com/
The United States Bartenders Guild is helping bartenders affected by the virus through its emergency assistance program. SipScience, an analytics company focused on the hospitality industry, has also launched a GoFundMe to raise $100,000 for the USBG National Charity Foundation (https://www.gofundme.com/f/hospitality-industry-associates-fund).
Virtual Music Events Directory
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11wWL_7I4BG76t0V2kw1a4yIeWxUSfGwMQFYdUWAgSnA/preview
Music Industry Journalist Cherie Hu has put together a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for anyone seeking guidance on how to stage alternative music events in this moment of significant upheaval for the industry.
Feeding America
shorturl.at/lHKQU
Donate to your local Feeding America food bank.
Tour Support
https://www.lighthopelife.org/tour-support
Tour Support, a mental health nonprofit for the live music industry, is offering independent touring contractors whose tours have been postponed or cancelled one month of free online therapy through Better Help (apply here: https://www.lighthopelife.org/betterhelp-individual-form). In addition, Shading the Limelight is offering the Tour Support community two free weeks (March 17–28) of emotional wellness coaching (email [email protected] for an appointment). Check the Tour Support Twitter (https://twitter.com/yourtoursupport) for more updates to come.
American Foundation For Su***de Prevention
https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
The American Foundation For Su***de Prevention shared some tips to protect your mental health during this time. You can also reach out to The Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.
Other Tips
Purchasing merch and donating any ticket refunds you receive directly back to the artist also helps! On a more local level, you can purchase gift cards from your favorite restaurants and stores too.
Domino Monthly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3WuJ5t4PaOuIRYP6I0FiCP?si=rCwzUo7oSjqaHW6BF0WBFA
