Head of Music Patron
Role description - as at 03 January 2025
A. The Opportunity
Music Patron seeks a dynamic leader to drive the next phase of growth for this innovative digital philanthropy platform. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of music creation in the UK by leading a startup that's reimagining how new music is funded and supported.
Founded in 2020 within Sound and Music and launched publicly in 2024 following successful prototyping, Music Patron is poised for significant growth.
B. About Music Patron
Music Patron is an ambitious digital startup in the cultural sector that enables collective philanthropy through an innovative online platform. The platform connects audiences passionate about new music directly with composers, facilitating support for music creation through a sustainable funding model.
Currently supporting 27 composers with regular donations from over 100 patrons, Music Patron aims to expand significantly, to support over 100 composers and engage thousands of patrons within the next few years.
Through Music Patron, composers build communities of patrons who support their work with donations of £10 or more per month. Beyond the financial support, composers benefit from meaningful patron engagement, sharing their creative journey through regular updates, performance invitations, and insights into their artistic process.
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