Loosey’s Quarterly Recording Grant
MusicGNV is looking to further its mission, helping to grow the Gainesville music scene, by offering support to artists looking to record new material through our quarterly recording grant. The Loosey’s Recording Grant December Grant Round will provide two Gainesville-based hip-hop or rap artists 4 hours of studio time plus a $100 budget to purchase beats with. By the end of the process, the grant recipients will walk away with at least one professionally recorded and mixed song. This round of the grant is for rap & hip-hop artists to record at a studio of their choosing.
Applications for the grant are open until December 31.
Documentary of Jernie’s experience with the Recording Grant
When you receive the grant, here are the requirements:
Record the songs with the intention of releasing them within two months.
Arrive ready to record your songs, please come prepared.
Allow MusicGNV to record and release at least 1 session video as well as share content captured in the studio at our discretion.
Only record original material that you have written and own the rights to.
Perform one show presented by MusicGNV after receiving the grant at Loosey’s.
Are available to record in late January or early February 2026.
Include the language “MusicGNV Records” on release-related promotional materials, and allow MusicGNV to upload the track to Bandcamp. (MusicGNV will not take any revenue from Bandcamp sales, we just want to keep all MusicGNV Records releases together on one Bandcamp page.)
In addition, MusicGNV will be available to help discuss release strategies for the songs that you record.
2025 Grant Cycles
*All details subject to change
June 2025
What we’re looking for: Solo Songwriters or Duos
Recording Studio: Kevin Bruchert Productions
December 2025
What we’re looking for: Hip-Hop/Rap artists
Recording studio: Artist’s Choice
Fine Print: The recipient of this grant will not receive actual financial compensation. This grant is being offered in-kind. MusicGNV will contract with a studio of its choosing from Gainesville and arrange for all technicians (videographers/photographers/etc). Grant selection is based on a final consultation with the studio to ensure the best outcome. MusicGNV does not provide musicians for this grant.
Releases & Session Videos
Produced from the Recording Grant
