Big Changes, Jobs, and Sweeps WINNERS!
Portland Music Month "See Shows, Win BIG" Sweepstakes Winners!!!
Portland Music Month (PDXMM) is our biggest annual fundraiser for the Echo Fund – MusicOregon’s grant program for creative projects. In 2023, our second year, we raised over $60,000 through sponsor support and a small upcharge on tickets to PDXMM shows. We will now seek matching funds from cultural support organizations to expand that total ahead of the Echo Fund application kick-off in June.
A major aspect of PDXMM 2023 was our “See Shows, Win BIG” sweepstakes, conceptualized to encourage repeat show attendance. By checking in at PDXMM shows, fans could earn exponentially greater chances of winning our incredible prizes. After PDXMM wrapped, fans were offered the opportunity to gain one more entry through a direct donation to the Echo Fund. We are thrilled to announce the following winners!
Fabio Apolito – 1974-1/2 Convertible MG Midget Roadster – Fabio attended a total of 3 shows at Jack London & Clinton Street Theater + donated to the Echo Fund
Kaitlin McQueeney – Cynergy E-Bike – Kaitlin attended a total of 6 shows at Holocene, The Doug Fir, The Crystal Ballroom & The Get Down
Dale Dauenhauer – First Class Airfare On Delta – Dale attended a total of 7 Shows at Holocene, Mississippi Studios & The Doug Fir + donated to the Echo Fund
We want to give a special shoutout to the PDXMM concert-goer who attended the most shows – Dana Robinson! Dana went to a total of TEN PDXMM shows AND donated to the Echo Fund! Though Dana's name wasn't selected in the random drawing, we MUST acknowledge her incredible support of live music, so we are cooking up a special "MVP" prize. Stay tuned; it's going to be good!
Prizes will be awarded later this month and we'll be sharing a video of the transfers!
Let's Make PDX the Music City We Deserve!
As we sent out two days ago, our community has a historic opportunity to directly influence our city's cultural plan! Sorry that the notice is short, but we hope that we will have a good crowd at SHOW BAR (within Revolution Hall) this Tuesday, February 21: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, where the City's Our Creative Future project is asking to hear from working independent musicians and those who host shows (venues and promoters). If we want the respect and support of elected leaders and to be included in cultural decision-making, we must participate in the process. If you can join this meeting, please make it a priority. Your presence and ideas are invaluable!
UPDATE: The March 24 online session open to all artistic communities has sold out, so we are working on scheduling another session to gather more input, specifically from the independent music community. We'll let you know when that comes together.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY
The St. John's Bizarre is booking bands and planning entertainment for its 14th annual event! If you’d like to submit your music for consideration for the 2023 Bizarre, please send music links and information to info@stjohnsbizarre.com. Full details at http://stjohnsbizarre.com/entertainment/
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Marmoset is hiring several Creative Partnerships Directors for TV, Film, and Video Game Trailers and for Sports Entertainment. Candidates need at least 5 years experience in a sales or business development role and are able to work well independently and collaboratively. The ability to travel, attend a high volume of meetings, and work with a close-knit team is critical. Details at https://www.marmosetmusic.com/about/careers.
Marmoset is also seeking a Financial Analyst. The role engages cross-functionally with Marmoset's sales, finance, and marketing teams and offers analysis of Marmoset's financial and sales strategies and revenue goals. The ideal candidate has at least 2-3 years of accounting experience, acute attention to detail and process, and stellar communication skills. This is a full-time role with the opportunity for flexible, hybrid work. More at https://www.marmosetmusic.com/about/careers.
CD Baby is hiring a VP of Marketing. This role oversees brand marketing, product marketing, marketing communications, and creative to support customer acquisition and retention. The right candidate combines real-world, hands-on marketing and leadership experience with the ability to see the big picture and plan for long-term success. More information at https://boards.greenhouse.io/cdbabyjobs/jobs/6336752002.
Kelly Mac, a NYC-based producer and composer, is looking for collaborators who specialize in Pop, Electronic, EDM, Hip-Hop, RnB, and Soul. Requirements include working within fast turnarounds and tight deadlines; an understanding of music theory; experience with scoring to picture, music production, songwriting, and engineering; the ability to sing and write songs or have a network of songwriters and vocalists. Full details at https://lensa.com/music-producercomposer-jobs/portland-or/.
Alpha Media is seeking a Chief Engineer with a proven track record in Broadcast Media. The Chief Engineer is responsible for maintaining all station technical operations within FCC regulations while adhering to company policies to ensure consistent, high-quality content delivery to our local communities. The right candidate has a proven ability to prioritize work, manage the stress of a high-pressure work environment, and comply with all company procedures. More at https://www.alphamediausa.com/career-openings/.
Alpha Media is also seeking a full-time Media Sales Strategist. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who can work with clients to meet marketing objectives and sell the value of Alpha Media's local radio and digital brands. Media Sales Strategists are paid on commissions earned above a competitive guaranteed base that can grow based on performance. Full details at https://www.alphamediausa.com/career-openings/.
Discogs is hiring a part-time Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee all aspects of the payroll process for all Discogs locations. This role requires a detail-oriented approach and the ability to stay updated on changes in payroll regulations in all areas where Discogs employs team members. More information at https://www.discogs.com/company/careers
Thompson Guitars in Sisters, Oregon (near Bend) is looking for an experienced Set-Up tech to help make high-end boutique acoustic guitars. Candidates need to have a detailed eye with a willingness to learn, work well under pressure, and have a team player mindset in our small shop. Contact Christine@pktguitars.com with a resume and cover letter.
If your music business is looking for employees, please let us know, and we'll share it with our community of experienced, scrappy, hardworking music people!
Reach out to us at info@musicportland.org.
PDX POP NOW! IS SEEKING FRESH EARS & SONGS
Submit a track for the 2023 PDX Pop Now! compilation! Artists of ALL genres and ages are encouraged to submit tracks to be considered for this year's comp. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 1st. Submit your music HERE.
Join the PDX Pop Now! listening committee! You'll get to check out new music as you review comp submissions and share your feedback to help curate the annual all-local comp. All listening committee members will receive a FREE copy of the 2023 compilation! Signup HERE by Friday, March 17.
IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP UP TO DATE?
As a trade association, our legal existence requires that we demonstrate paid memberships of the people we represent. If the majority of our engaged community aren't paying members, we could lose our nonprofit status. No joke – it's that important! Check your membership status
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP SPONSOR MUSICPORTLAND?
If you're a business and want to reach the MusicPortland audience through our publications or events, reach out to Meara at meara@musicportland.org to learn how you can help!