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MICROFUNDO = The Hector Fund
It’s simple; Fans donate money to support the creative endeavors of their favorite musicians in exchange for exclusive access and perks.
There are two types of fair-trade Artistfunding campaigns. Headliners, which raise large dollar amounts for established artists and Debuts which apply the principles of micro-financing to emerging international artists.
Learn more at www.thehectorfund.com
Hector's Blog
Sofia Rei Koutsovitis & Avantrio - Live in Davis Square
Posted on November 19, 2008 at 11:00am —
Marillion gathers their tribe of music fans with 'Happiness is the Road'
The British band Marillion is one of the first to engage its tribe of true fans to help the band raise touring and marketing dollars. In 1997, the band found they couldn't afford to finance a US tour, so their dedicated fan base took matters into their own hands. The fans rai… Continue
Posted on October 23, 2008 at 10:30am —
Sex, Drugs and Blog Posts!! How to be an Artist 2.0
The New York Times recently ran a great story on Singer/Song writer Jonathan Coultan that highlights best practices for how a single artist can earn a living from mu… Continue
Posted on October 22, 2008 at 8:00am —
Mieka Pauley says contributions from fans completely paid for her new CD
Just a few years ago, singer-songwriter Mieka Pauley would play in Harvard Square for spare change. Her new album was also funded by fan generosity, but this time she got the money up front, via PayPal.
For "Elijah Drop Your Gun," her first full-length disc in seven years, the Harvard gr… Continue
Posted on October 21, 2008 at 7:30pm —
Does Music Keep Us Young?
Marcus Santos & Bloco Afro Brazil at the 13th Brazilian Independence Day Celebration in Boston.
I was glancing through the music blogoshpere and came across a post by NPR blogger,… Continue
Posted on September 8, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments
Tim Feriss - Derek Sivers Video Interview
Tim Ferriss is the author of the hugely popular book The Four Hour Workweek. Derek Sivers is the musician who started … Continue
Posted on September 6, 2008 at 12:00pm —
Samba Tremeterra Live at Sound Session in Providence
I was really surprised and impressed by the Sound Session Festival scene in Providence. This was… Continue
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 1:30pm —
Obama - The WorldBeat Album
One of the most exciting and progressive aspects of Senator Barack Obama's candidacy is the incredibly wide range of people he continues to energize and inspire. He has become a true worl
… ContinuePosted on August 29, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment
Clube do Balanco - The kings of "Samba Rock"
Any video that showcases dance like this one makes it into my top ten all-time best music videos -- set in a used record store with album covers papered over the walls and ceiling. It's full of dance and delivered in a smooth, classic, nostalgic style. I had to share this one wi… Continue
Posted on August 28, 2008 at 12:43pm —
Peter Gabriel Launches 2 New Digital Music Ventures
Peter Gabriel just launched two new digital music ventures: We7 (an advertising-driven music site) and TheFilter.com ( a music re… Continue
Posted on August 11, 2008 at 6:30pm —
The Hector Fund is changing the way the world finances music by applying the principles of microfinancing to the music industry. The Hector Fund is supporting economic development in music capitals around the globe by developing an Artistfunding Platform that allows music fans to give financial support directly to their favorite artist in exchange for a more fulfilling fan experience.
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