$1,250 raised by 2 donors
25% complete
$5,000 Goal
We have featured more than 300 musicians of multiple genres in a professionally staged and produced live stream show throughout the pandemic. We have also provided performance video assets for songwriters for use on their websites and social media pages. Depending on the needs of the artist, this has included videos of performances, professional photography, live interviews, promotion on our social media platforms, professional backup bands, and song arrangements. We have also connected musicians to a vast network of talent in the local music industry including producers, arrangers, instrumentalists, sound engineers, graphic designers, LED visualists, lighting designers, and film production. This has been accomplished at no charge regardless of the age or income of the artist.
Performance videos are a key need for artists to obtain venue bookings, connect to their followers and find new audiences. The Dallas Music Network Show, and resulting video assets, have helped new songwriters get their songs heard and enabled the community to discover new music. This has helped artists book gigs and in one case even helped an artist obtain a record deal with a major label. In addition, during the pandemic, we have been able to keep live music happening virtually.
To continue the work of supporting the dreams of North Texas independent artists of all ages and genres, Dallas Music Network must meet our yearly operating budget. The operating budget covers the cost of equipment rental and a wide range of expertise in the local music and film industry. Meeting this goal enables Dallas Music Network to help make the Dallas area a go-to place to live and work in the vast network of supporting jobs in the music industry.
Dallas Music Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help artists reach their full potential through performance, digital media, streaming, recording, and collaboration opportunities.
Video editing per season $14,000
Gear Rental per season $10,000
Equipment Annual $15,000
Film and lighting crew per season $20,000
Location fees per season $15000
Technology annual $20,000
Artists promotion per season $20,000
Audio engineering per season $10,000
Graphic Design annual $20,000
Artists Development annual $18,000
Hair and Make-up per season $4000
Office Space annual 13,000
Photography per season $4000
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Dallas Music Network is on a mission to help musical artists reach their full potential. We value the tapestry of sound created by every shape, size, gender, and color of humanity. Not only do we believe that diversity makes music better, we believe that diversity makes us better. From our board to our leadership, to the artists and audiences we serve, diversity and inclusion are not just a belief, it’s who we are.
With the extensive reach of our programs, Dallas Music Network is in a unique position to champion music makers from diverse backgrounds. We take this responsibility seriously. We are deliberate in our process of artist selection to ensure equity, inclusion, and diversity of race, age, economic background, and gender identity. As a diverse group of music makers and music lovers ourselves, this is an organic core value and a natural part of our internal compass.
Organization name
Dallas Music Network
other names
Dallas Music Network Official
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Ellis, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
1920 McKinney Ste 700