Resources
If you know of a business or resource not included on this list, please let us know at info@mnmusiccoalition.org. This is a resource page that is always in the works, and we apologize for any oversite if your business or organization is not included! Thank you for helping us keep this resource list up to date and as useful as possible!
Donate:
World Health Organization Solidarity Response Fund
Entertainment Industry Relief Fund
Emergency Relief Fund for Artists During COVID-19
MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund
Musicians Foundation CV19 Crisis Fund
Jazz Foundation of America Relief Funds
Individual Artist Relief Funds:
Springboard Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency Relief Resources for Individuals
Jazz Foundation of America’s COVID19 Musicians’ Emergency Fund
International Bluegrass Music Association Trust Fund
Information/Resources:
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
The following agencies and institutions provide grants and services to independent musicians in Minnesota:
Minnesota State Arts Board
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (Twin Cities Metro)
Northwest Minnesota Arts Council
Regional 2 Arts Council (North Central MN)
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (Northeast MN)
Lake Region Arts Council (West Central MN)
Five Wings Art Council (Brainerd Lakes Area)
Central MN Arts Board
East Central Regional Arts Council
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (South Central MN)
Southeast Minnesota Arts Council
McKnight Foundation
Jerome Foundation
American Composers Forum
MacPhail Center for Music McKnight Fellowships
St. Paul Cultural STAR Program
Minneapolis Arts Commission
Creative Capital
Able Artist Foundation
The following stations support and play Minnesota bands and musicians:
Twin Cities
89.3 The Current (all genres)
Radio Heartland (folk, acoustic)
KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio (all genres including world music)
KUOM “Radio K” (all genres)
KBEM Jazz88 FM (jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, folk)
KMOJ 89.9 FM (urban adult contemporary)
KXXR 93X (rock, alt-rock; Loud and Local show submissions can be sent to loudandlocal@93X.com)
Greater Minnesota
Bagley/Bemidji – KBXE Northern Community Radio
Brainerd/Grand Rapids – KAXE Northern Community Radio
Duluth – The North 103.3
Grand Marais – WTIP North Shore Community Radio
Northfield – KYMN “The One” Radio 95.1 FM / 1080 AM
St Cloud – KVSC 88.1 FM
Winona – KQAL Winona State Radio
Mankato – 89.7 KMSU "The Maverick"
Thief River Falls – Pioneer 90.1
Morris – KUMM Radio
Cambridge - Happy Productions
Noiseland Industries
Copycats Media
Rare Form Mastering
Wild Sound Recording Studio
Brewhouse Recording Studio
Library Recording Studio
Curbside Productions
Helvig Productions
Cool Cat Audio
Heroic Productions
F5 Soundhouse
Carpet Booth Studios
The Terrarium
Sacred Heart Recording Studio
Boom Island Recording
Urproducer
Underwood Recording Studio
Rotoscope Recordings
Crowsnest Practice Space
City Sound
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival
Midwest Music Fest
Bayfront Reggae + World Music Festival
Galactic Get Down
Revival Music Festival
Blue Ox Music Festival
Minnesota Original Music Festival
Twin Cities Summer Jam
Festival Solstice
Hastings Rivertown Days
Shangri La Festival
Minnesota State Fair
Boats & Bluegrass Festival
Nershfest
Basilica Block Party
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Recfest Bluegrass Festival
Lumber Jack Days
Lakes Bluegrass Festival
Stockyard Days
Riversong Music Festival
Sounds of Summer
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Uptown Food Truck Festival
BBQ Days
Rock Bend Folk Festival
Porchfest
The following schools and institutions offer classes, workshops, and degree programs for Minnesota musicians:
Winona State University*
University of St. Thomas*
Slam Academy*
Minnesota State University Mankato*
Springboard for the Arts
MacPhail Center for Music
Walker West Music Academy
Perpich Center for the Performing Arts (high school)
St. Paul Conservatory for the Performing Arts (high school)
Universtal Music Center
Guide to Online Schools for Music
She Rock She Rock
School of Rock
*Member organizations – Email membership@mnmusiccoalition.org for details on becoming a member institution and to opt-in students to our membership
Klash Drums
Perfect Circle Creative
Imbue Yoga
Laurel Lee Photography
John McKone Piano Tuning
Afternoon Printing
Willie’s American Guitars
Twin Town Guitars
CorAzoN
Summit Brewing Company
Clockwork
Noiseland Industries
Innova Recordings
Red House Records
Mendoza Law Office
Folk Alliance
Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM)
Radio Five Watt
Green Room Music Source
The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge
The Cedar Cultural Center
The Warming House
Landmark Center
COMPAS
MSP Film Society
DanSan Creatives
JahPenée Productions LLC
Tinderbox Music
Looking for other MN business referrals? Give us a call or email us:
(651) 347-1662 / info@mnmusiccoalition.org
Harry Fox Agency – Provider of rights management, licensing and royalty services for the music industry.
Easy Song Licensing – MN-based company that clears music for YouTube, film, stage, print, advertising, cover songs and more.
SESAC – Invitation-only Performing Rights Organization that represents songwriters, composers & music publishers.
BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) – Represents songwriters, composers, and publishers.
ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers) – Performance-rights organization that protects its members’ musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music.
In The Groove – MN-based commercial music production and licensing company providing music for television, advertising, movies, artists, and more.
Tinderbox Music – MN-based music promotions and distribution company that also has publishing and music licensing opportunities.
IATSE Local 13 Union (Twin Cities)
RAMPD (Recording Artists and Musical Professionals with Disabilities)
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
MN Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits
Wellness:
**To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), OR text “START” to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line
Online AA Resources (Minneapolis)
Online AA Resources (St. Paul)
Dissonance Story Well (Online)
Better Help: Affordable, Private Online Counseling
Mental Health MN CONNECT Initiative
Senior’s Guide to Mental Health During COVID-19
Guide to Parenting and Family Health During COVID-19
60 Digital Resources for Mental Health
How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times
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