The music business is local, and live performance pay powers the music industry, but creator platforms are ineffective for finding and monetizing local music.
- 90.7% of all artists are undiscovered.
- 0.4% of YouTube channels get the bulk of views.
- 1,821,261 streams are needed to earn $1,257.67/mo. (minimum wage) on YouTube.
- 2% of Patreon users make more than the federal minimum wage.
The Local Music Fund is a pilot program to create equitable economic growth in local music. What is the program's purpose?
- Help local musicians get discovered.
- Compensate music workers with fair pay, living wages, and recurring income.
- Encourage studio recording studio production, video production, and live and online music events.
- Improve equal access for people of color and other underrepresented groups.
- Develop an infrastructure to support local music.
At Locals I Know, we're proud to be a part of the communities we serve and want to be involved, so let us know what's happening in your neighborhood, and we'll sponsor your event. Artists receive a 50% deposit via PayPal before an event and the balance before performing.
- DJs – Up to $800 for a 4-6 hour event.
- Musicians – Up to $400 per band member for original songs.
- Spoken Word Poets – Up to $100.
- Videographers – Up to $1,200 for video coverage and $2,500 for a 2-hour live stream.
- Live Streaming – Share live streams and exclusive content to earn a 40% monthly recurring income per viewer. That's a 500x higher payout rate than Spotify paid via PayPal on the first Friday of every month.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help local businesses get found and make an economic impact by creating a community of people who actively pursue economic interests together to make a more significant impact than they could alone.
