COVID-19 Independent Band Relief Fund

Hello! My name is Matt Maggiacomo, and I've been writing and performing music for over 25 years. I was lucky enough to spend five years living my dream as a touring singer/songwriter, and I'm intimately familiar with how precarious that lifestyle can be. Many bands book and promote their own tours, and they rely on every single dollar they make from door cuts and merch sales to pay for essentials like food, rent, and utilities. 

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on most communities and industries; when we think about the damage this outbreak has caused, we may not immediately consider the impact it's had on independent musicians. So, that's what I'm here for! I'm thinking about the bands and songwriters who've had to cancel tours and give up weeks of income.  My goal is to develop a fund for these folks and hopefully replace some of their lost income so they don't have to consider giving up their dream. 

I will be collecting funds for at least the next month or so. I'm inviting bands and friends of bands to get in touch with me directly and share their needs, and I will distribute funds accordingly. 

If you know an independent band or musician who's had to cancel shows due to COVID-19, or if you are such a band or musician, please feel free to contact me directly through this campaign and tell me your story.

Important Note: I'm not a registered nonprofit and thus donations are not tax-deductible. Also, the money I bring in through this campaign may be subject to taxes. I will be retaining a portion of the funds raised to cover any tax burden. Once that burden is fulfilled, I will donate the remainder of the funds to a worthy music/arts charity.