Archived: music IS free
submitted 2nd Feb 2010 by musicISfree
A non-profit organisation geared towards changing the music scene as we know it into a never ending reservoir of free music
music IS free is a non-profit music promotion organisation putting on free entry live music events. We put on our free entry monthly nights in Manchester and plan to spread our seed all over the world with help from you! As more people join the music IS free community the word of free events is spread and more people come to our gigs.
The music scene has turned into a massive money making shambles resulting in many amazing bands and talented musicians becoming lost and never heard. We are taking away the idea of making a profit from musicians and giving them what they really want. A fan base.
All of our events are free entry and many allow under 18's giving the musicians a place to play and the people a free night out. With the current economic climate music IS free helps to save the pennies whilst providing quality entertainment in a world where things seem to be getting more and more expensive.
When our new site is up in June users will be able to get involved and put on their own music IS free events in their own towns/citys/countries and help to spread the word of free music further.
We also plan to release free downloadable compilations of the bands we put on and eventually branch out into giving away whole albums for free via download. In a world where many people illegally download music every second without realising they are stealing this is definitely the way to go.
Manchester has always been well known for its musical influence on the world so what better time than now to begin a new revolution.
Amount applied for: £1000
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Posted by jamierose88 Feb 3rdThis is such a good idea. there aren't enough free gigs and giving people something to do instead of going out and getting drunk every night is going to help the community. Also there are too many good bands that nobody ever hears. Go music is free! :)
Posted by thenewestate Feb 3rdPeople are far more likely to support our band and come to our gigs when they find out they're FREE!! It's also good to know that we aren't getting skanked by a money grabbing promoter :) It's all about ze Non-Profitness
Posted by karbenkurjo Feb 3rdNice one for the ratings guys and gals, fingers crossed that we'll receive some support. Also, any comments would be much appreciated!
Thankyou From Everyone @ mIf
Posted by musicISfree Feb 3rdi lurve it. music for people who love music. accessible to all. great bands and a great atmosphere at each event. this is the future of music right here: music for all, for free, for fun!
Posted by dan_heath Feb 3rdmusic is free is the best thing ever. free gigs great bands= totally wicked awesome
Posted by hsoj16 Feb 3rdWhat other gigs offer free cakes? Or feature live bands playing music for pass the parcel? mIf is awesome!
Posted by punkasspenguin Feb 3rdMusic Is Free is a well good idea :)
Posted by Leifa Feb 3rdYo music IS FREE at last, and you can't beat free cake either!
Johnny
Posted by neutraldesnity Feb 3rdmusic is free is a wonderfull idea! top notch free music for your ears couldent get much better!
Posted by thomaseta Feb 3rdThis really is a great idea. any music fan should pick this!
Posted by Laros Feb 4thThis is such a good idea, it's such a shame that there aren't more free gigs in manchester. Keep up the good work! x
Posted by blink_me_thomas Feb 4thAghhh! This is awesome! x
Posted by jessmary Feb 4thmusic is free is a reallly reallly good idea!!! EVERYBODY loves music and if its free this makes it even better!! why not let people listen to the music and enjoy it for free, just as much and the people enjoy playing it!! awsome idea! xx
Posted by _kate_holmes_ Feb 4thbest thing ever!!! xx
Posted by nadine_0_ Feb 4thIve been to a couple of music is free gigs, and not only are there some great bands with a quality atmosphere but its all for free! Just the sort of thing local bands need to get there stuff out there xxxxx
Posted by sami Feb 4thMoney's bad and no-one likes paying for stuff, music is free is contributing massively to everybody having lots of free fun and enjoyment by listening to some mint bands, Hi im matt and Windows 7 was my idea.
Posted by matt Feb 4thGreat idea! Always fun gigs!!
Posted by andy11111 Feb 4thI love going to your gigs. You have a great mix of bands on and its always a fun time!
Posted by purplemongoose Feb 4thI like music and I like free so music IS free seemed like a logical step to take, and it turns out the gigs are awesome! Woot.
Posted by RAWJohnson Feb 4thevery single gig has been amazing, and for me like most young people, it's fantastic to have gigs to go to where you don't have to spend money on tickets! plus, every band that currently play at the gigs are great!
Posted by alicefm Feb 4thoh and also, there are always free homemade cakes handed round....what more could you possibly want?! i hope the rest of the country get to experience this :)
Posted by alicefm Feb 4thmusic is free is the best thing in the world and run by the nicest guys on the planet!
Posted by boozbabimbababa Feb 5thmusic is free is such a good idea! just shows you can hang out with all your mates and not spend a penny :) the bands are always really great and the atmosphere is always good.
Posted by lorange89 Feb 5thmusic is free definitely has the potential to be huge!
Posted by pathill Feb 6thI've been to a fair few musc Is free gigs and I always have the best time. Everyone is fantastically friendly and the bands are awesome! Such a great idea that really benefits all, I'd recommend everyone should try to catch a gig. Up the mIf!
Posted by hols Feb 6thMusic is free is great for every1 involved, speaking as a both a band member and fan of live music. Keep it alive and kicking!
Posted by DanWilson1 Feb 6thmusic is free is brilliant free cakes sometimes too which is always an added bonus x
Posted by jodifrench Feb 6thI have been to a few of the Music IS Free gigs and they are great fun at no cost, they help spread music and love and also at the same time bring custom to the pubs and bars etc.
Posted by declanduff Feb 6ththere are some pictures of Karben Kurjo Playing at The clubhouse as one of many Music is Free gigs on my flickr page. www.flickr.com/photos/declanduff
Posted by declanduff Feb 6thmusic is free is a great idea for people to show their potential, the gigs are great and show off some great talent.
Posted by sar Feb 7thIts bloody brlliant xx
Posted by Jane18_b Feb 9thcoool coool coool i like music IS free
Posted by tickletime Feb 9thdeserve more than a grand
Posted by hehbob Feb 9thmusic is free has the potential to be massive! hopefully one day it will be international... missing MIF out here en france x
Posted by godzillawindows Feb 10thalways a great night out with excellent music.
Posted by catfight Feb 12thThese guys do great work for local bands, giving them a chance to play when they are just starting out. We played a gig for them recently and it was a great night for everyone and look forward to working with music IS free again in the future!
Posted by Jake_S Mar 16thGood guys, good gigs, good ethos
Posted by cottyste Apr 8thcome on lads!! keep it up, hope u get it
Posted by glueearpunk Apr 11thexcellent idea!!
Posted by shurimart Apr 11thComments have been closed on this idea.