What if one grant could kick start an ongoing cycle of music projects and music grants? What if $1000 was all that was needed to start a chain of 20 new grants?
Introducing The Grantmaker Jukebox, an innovative concept in fundraising for the arts.
About me:
Hi! I’m Rachael Byrnes, an indie singer songwriter from Melbourne Australia and creator of The Grantmaker Jukebox concept. You can hear my music or watch a live clip at www.rachaelbyrnes.com.
Often described as "Joni Mitchell-esque" or "folka-dot-pop", my music aims to combine vintage sounds with thought provoking lyrics relevant today.
About Grantmaker Jukebox: I’m seeking a grant of $1000 to kick start a cycle of new grants, called Grantmaker Jukebox Baby Grants. The cycle begins with the recording of my debut album 72 Cents. I plan to launch this album as part of a fundraising campaign that generates $1000 for a BRAND NEW GRANT, for another emerging artist.
Musicians will then be invited to apply for the new grant on the provision that they to follow the same model – use the grant for a project, then launch it as part of a fundraising campaign for a new grant, Grantmaker Jukebox Baby Grant (Second Generation).
In 2010 I raised $1600 to record my debut EP and have since made $6000 in profit. Following this model I'm confident that I can make at least $1000 in profit, which I will use as the fund for the new grant .
The goal is to create an ongoing chain of projects and grants that make a significant contribution to emerging new music in Melbourne, Australia.