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Change the future of new music
Music Patron connects you with composers to make new music possible.
To create new music requires innovation & risk-taking.
Not all composers have this freedom.
We want to change that.
For a small monthly donation, you can become part of a game-changing community, directly supporting and connecting with composers.
How it works
1. Choose your composer
We’re showcasing some of today’s most exciting composers.
2. Donate monthly
100% of your donation goes directly to your composer.
3. Connect
Delve into a composer’s world via exclusive patron content.
Enrich your listening & see the impact of your gift.
Imagine a world with no new music
Financial factors; the pandemic, insufficient streaming fees and diminishing public funds have not only led to less music being produced, but fewer opportunities for composers to take risks and innovate.
of composers have considered abandoning their career during the pandemic.
monthly Spotify streams are required for an artist to make minimum wage.
of composers earn less than £10,000 per year from composition work.
*information from Ivors Academy COVID-19 impact survey and Trichordist data.
Join Us
We are looking for 100 Founding Patrons to help us bring Music Patron to life.
This is an exclusive opportunity to play a crucial role in the founding of this new venture.
You’ll support one or more composers with a donation of £10 or more per month.
In return, you’ll receive exclusive patron content from your composer, giving you a unique window into the creative process and the direct impact of your donation.
Your gift to a composer
Freedom
Sustainability
Game-changing income
Their gift to you
Unique connection
Creative insight
New music
