Time goes by fast huh? This is our 10 year anniversary for our little annual fundraising. I can't locate the 2011 thread but in 2012 we raised $15211 for Save the Children.
So, to all newcomers please read on the rest of you know the drill...
Introduction: Hello, my name is Soren and I'm a sound designer from Denmark. The past ten years I have organized a charitable fundraising in October, asking companies in the audio industry for software and hardware donations to be placed on auction for a good cause. That way, we have raised more than $185000 for Save the Children, $17000 for Plastic Oceans and $30000 for WWF. Here's a diploma collage from the fundraising over the years: Charity 2011-2019
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief
COVID-19 has had an impact on everything this year, including our music industry. It has affected thousands of composers, producers and music creators who are left with an uncertain future, so this year we are giving back to our peers by raising funds to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief.
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief is a partnership between MusiCares and the Recording Academy (GRAMMY) and has helped upwards of 18.000 music industry artists and professionals affected by the pandemic, focusing on the most pressing needs and prioritizing those who experience a medical, dental, mental health, insurance, substance abuse or eviction crisis.
How does it work?
Throughout October, companies and developers in the audio industry will donate music software, studio effects and hardware instruments which are placed on auction for anyone to bid on.
October 31 at midnight (CET) all auctions will end, and during the first half of November companies will reach out to the winners to arrange delivery (sending serial keys, account creation, address if physical shipping etc.) and as the final step, funds are transferred to MusiCares COVID-19 Relief.
It works, it's a solid way to raise funds and it's pure a win-win: Companies contribute to a good cause, the consumer get products often way below retail market price and both sides help to aid and support the same music industry they both are part of.
The auction platform
Since 2019 the auction has moved to the RallyUp platform and those who want to participate in the bidding is required to read the FAQ on the bottom of the auction page. The FAQ is also where the details are so read and understand the FAQ. The auction:
Audio Industry for MusiCares COVID-19 Relief
There will be 2nd hand auction too where you can donate your old plugins, this is run by KVR member EnGee here on the forum of KVR and will be administrated by him alone and this 2nd hand auction is found right here: viewtopic.php?f=43&t=553357. Please consider dusting off your unused software and donate it to him!
Me and KVR member FLAndi will contact companies for donations but please feel free to contact your favorite developer and ask them for a contribution.
Happy bidding!
)
