Raise the MIC is an opportunity for bands and musicians to put the power of music to work for positive change in the world with a benefit concert for Music in Common. Aligning with our mission to strengthen, empower, and educate communities through the universal language of music, your performance proactively engages your fans, reaches new audiences, and supports our programs  to empower diverse cultures and faiths to discover common ground through collaborative songwriting, multimedia, and performance.

RAISE the MIC events can be already scheduled concerts or they can be organized specifically as a RAISE the MIC event. Shows are not limited to any particular type of venue and can include traditional venues, homes, or online platforms such as Concert Window, Facebook live, YouTube streaming, and other webcast services.

We are here to assist you throughout the process and look forward to hearing your ideas for Raise the MIC!

​Ways artists can raise money:

Ways artists can raise awareness:

• Donate the gross proceeds from the event
  
• Donate the net profits from the event
  
• Donate part or all of merch sales
  
• Collect donations for Music In Common at your event
  

• Show 11 minute documentary, “Amplified”
  
• Pass out MIC brochures
  
• Encourage people to sign up for MIC mailing list
  
• Whenever possible a MIC representative will be available to speak briefly about MIC’s work and to answer questions.
  
• If a MIC representative is not able to attend, we will provide you with a “cheat sheet” that will enable to you speak about MIC’s work and to answer basic questions.  ​
  

RTM Artist Benefits:

Music in Common wants to celebrate your commitment to putting the power of music to work for good.  We will be proud and honored to spread the word about your generous contribution in the following ways:

RTM SUPPORTING ARTIST: Up to $499 raised

• MIC promotes event on social media and website calendar, and for public events, online calendars
• Listed as RTM Supporting Artist on MIC website

RTM FEATURED ARTIST: $500 - $2499 raised

• MIC promotes event on social media, website calendar, and for public events, online calendars
• Listed as RTM Featured Artist on MIC website
• MIC embeds your music via Amazon on our website

RTM SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: $2500 or more raised

• MIC promotes event on social media and website calendar, and for public events, online calendars
• MIC embeds your music via Amazon on our website
• Featured on the Raise the MIC Spotlight Artists Page on MIC website to include:
  • Album or Band photo
  • Hyperlink to your website
  • Short Bio
• Featured as Artist Spotlight in MIC newsletter
• Social media post/tags as a Raise the MIC Spotlight Artist on social media

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Universal Set at Dewey Hall 2017

Submit Your Idea

Download RAISE THE MIC Toolkit