Our Mission
MusicGNV believes that Gainesville’s rich musical storytelling tradition is an invaluable part of our cultural heritage. We strive to make Gainesville a better place for all musicians to tell their stories through curated shows, talent-fostering, trade apprenticeships and artist resources. We are artists, techs, promoters and fans working together to make Gainesville’s music scene a more welcoming, diverse and thriving place.
MusicGNV strives to create an equitable, thriving music scene in Gainesville, FL, and the north-central Florida area. Through active engagement with diverse, representative community stakeholders, we will develop and implement programs and processes that expand opportunities for local musicians and music-industry workers. We commit to diverse leadership as we grow and will seek to ensure that all opportunities made available to the community by MusicGNV are accessible to marginalized and under-served members of our community.
What we’ve done since 2020
*These programs are ongoing
Livestream Series
Partnered with the City of Gainesville’s Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department to curate and facilitate a livestream series of 30 livestreams. These livestreams were collectively viewed a total of over 40,000 times in 2020. Over $8,000 was put into the hands of Gainesville artists and musicians through this series.
MusicGNV Sessions
Produced the MusicGNV Sessions series of performance videos from Gainesville songwriters.
Music Compilations
Released 3 compilations of primarily new music from Gainesville and Gainesville-adjacent artists. 100% of revenue from these compilations were given to the artists involved in them.
Artist Interviews
Partnered with the Alachua County Library District to write in-depth interviews with Gainesville-based artists. Example.
Recording Grant
Launched Gainesville’s first recording grant. We provide a grant valued at $2000 to one artist per quarter which provides them the opportunity to record an EP and generate high quality promotional content include photography and a session video. Partners on this grant include the City of Gainesville’s Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department, Pulp Arts, Heartwood Soundstage, Streetlamp Studios and Supermoon Sound.
Live & Local Concert Series
Launched the monthly Live & Local concert series at Bo Diddley Plaza in collaboration with the City of Gainesville’s Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department.
Aloft Hotel Partnership
Partnered with the Gainesville Aloft hotel to connect them with artists to perform shows in their lobby. This is a well paid opportunity for these artists.
Fundraiser Concerts
Organized 5 livestreamed fundraiser concerts.
Music GNV is a program of Self Narrate, Inc. Self Narrate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so your donation is tax-deductible. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. The toll-free number of the department is 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) – calling from within the state of Florida, or (850) 410-3800 – calling from outside of Florida. The department’s website is www.800helpfla.com. Self Narrate’s registration number is CH49126.