| Artist’s Name | Thomas Page |
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| Address | 3005 Ferncliff Avenue Northwest Roanoke 24017 United States Map It |
| Facebook Profile (if any) | Focused Radio |
| Instagram Handle (if any) | Focused Radio |
| Website (if any) | www.nufocusva.com |
| Tell us about you, the artist. Please include a few sentences of biographical information. | We are seeking funding to organize and host an exclusive indie artist concert summer series in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia and its surrounding areas. The concert series will showcase talented independent artists specializing in hip hop, rock, pop, reggae, Latin, R&B, and soul music genres. By providing a platform for emerging artists, we aim to promote local talent, foster artistic growth, and offer unique cultural experiences to the community. |
| Please describe your artistic practice including the media you work in and your approach to your art. | We will launch a comprehensive marketing campaign to generate awareness and drive attendance for the concert series. This will include utilizing various promotional channels such as social media, local radio stations, print media, and partnerships with relevant community organizations. |
| Describe the proposed work or project. | We will employ a thorough and inclusive selection process to identify talented indie artists from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. Our team will review submissions, conduct auditions, and consider recommendations from reputable local music organizations to curate a diverse lineup of artists representing hip hop, R&B, pop, Rock, reggae, Latin, and soul genres. Concert Production: Each concert will be meticulously organized to create a memorable experience for attendees. This will involve securing appropriate venues, arranging sound and lighting systems, coordinating with artists and their teams, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. |
| How will the work advance wellness, justice, or inclusion in Roanoke? Consider a community issue that you hope to address, something you want to celebrate or a condition you want to change. | Community Engagement: By hosting a series of culturally rich events, we aim to engage the local community, encourage dialogue, and foster a sense of pride in local talent. This will contribute to the overall well-being and vitality of the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. Economic Stimulus: The concert series is expected to generate economic benefits through increased tourism, spending at local businesses, and job opportunities for event staff and vendors. |
| When do you anticipate undertaking the work? If the project is tied to a set event or date, let us know. | Undertaking of the work will be in March 2024 and the Project will launch July 2024 |
| Are there partners in this effort? If so describe the partnerships and what each partner brings. | The concert series will provide indie artists with exposure to new audiences, industry professionals, and potential fans, thus increasing their chances of recognition and future opportunities. |
| Your theory of change: How will the work advance your efforts as an artist toward an established goal? How will you, a partner organization, or the community be changed? | Increased Exposure for Indie Artists: The concert series will provide indie artists with exposure to new audiences, industry professionals, and potential fans, thus increasing their chances of recognition and future opportunities. Community Engagement: By hosting a series of culturally rich events, we aim to engage the local community, encourage dialogue, and foster a sense of pride in local talent. This will contribute to the overall well-being and vitality of the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. Economic Stimulus: The concert series is expected to generate economic benefits through increased tourism, spending at local businesses, and job opportunities for event staff and vendors. |
| How much money do you need to accomplish the project? (The allowed range is $500 – $3,000.) | $3,000 |
| What other resources do you need to accomplish the project? | The primary objective of the concert series is to highlight the diverse and exceptional indie artists from the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. By providing a dedicated stage for these artists, we aim to give them exposure, recognition, and opportunities for their career development. |
| Attach a full budget for your project. Include all costs and revenues. This can be a spreadsheet, word document, PDF, or image. | TBOY22-Budget.xlsx |
| Submit your CV, resume, or brag sheet here. | Impact-Report-2024.doc |
| Submit a PDF of up to five images representing recent projects or works. (Max file size 10 MB). This should be one file containing multiple images. This must be a PDF. Include captions describing the work. (A PDF can easily be made using the “print as PDF” function in MS Word or “Download as PDF” in google docs.) | pics-for-grant-2024.zip |
| Do you have general liability insurance coverage for your arts-based business, either through your own policy or through a project partner? | Yes |
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