Meet Our Music Grant Review Panel - Industry Experts Evaluating Independent Artists
Our panel combines consistent leadership with fresh perspectives from rotating guest judges to ensure your music gets the diverse attention it deserves.
Who Reviews Your Application
Your application is reviewed by me (Anthony) and a rotating guest judge each cycle. We're music fans first — looking for artists who make us want to hit repeat.
Anthony Pappano
Founder & Lead Curator
Looking for:
Anthony Pappano
Founder & Lead Curator
I'm an engineer who can't write a song — but I know good music when I hear it. Built MusicBoost to help independent artists take the next step.
Access changes everything.
Guest Judge Spot
Each cycle features a rotating guest evaluator — an artist or industry professional bringing fresh perspective to reviews.
Interested? Get in touchGuest Judge Archetypes
Each grant cycle features carefully selected guest judges matching these expertise profiles, ensuring diverse perspectives and comprehensive evaluation.
The Artist's Voice
Experienced Independent Artist
An accomplished independent artist who has navigated the journey you're on. Listens for raw talent, authentic expression, and clear artistic vision.
The Industry Navigator
Music Industry Professional
Experience in A&R, music marketing, or production. Assesses how the grant can strategically elevate your career.
Passionate About Music's Next Wave? Let's Talk.
If you're an industry professional or a seasoned artist with a genuine desire to uplift emerging talent, I'm eager to connect. Think you'd be a great fit for our guest judge program? I'm waiting to hear your story.
How We Evaluate Your Application
We review each submission based on three key areas to identify artists with both talent and potential.
Artistic Merit 40%
Your creative vision, musical skill, and what makes your sound unique
Impact & Feasibility 35%
How clearly you've planned your project and how the grant will move your career forward
Artist Connection 25%
Your unique voice and how you connect with listeners and your musical community
How Your Application Gets Reviewed
We believe in transparency. Here's a step-by-step look at how our panel carefully considers every application each month.
1. Application Submission
This is where you share your music, your story, and your vision for how this grant will make a difference. Tell us what you plan to achieve – we're listening.
Pro Tip: Paint a clear picture! Specifics about your project and what sets your music apart really help your application shine.
2. Initial Review
First, we quickly check that your application includes everything needed and meets the basic eligibility criteria, so the panel has all the info to give it fair consideration.
Pro Tip: A quick double-check on music links and required fields ensures your application sails smoothly through this first step!
3. Panel Evaluation
Now, our panel dives deep. They listen carefully and evaluate your submission based on these key areas:
Musical Vision
Originality, technical skill, production quality, and artistic expression
Potential Impact
How effectively the grant will help achieve your specific music goals
Artist Connection
Your authentic voice, how you connect with listeners, and your overall artistic direction.
4. Final Decision
After careful review, the panel discusses the most promising applications. They collectively choose recipients whose talent, vision, and potential impact truly stand out.
Every application is carefully evaluated on its own merits. All applicants receive detailed feedback regardless of grant decisions.
5. Notification
You'll hear from us! We finalize decisions around the 15th of the month after applications close. Whether you receive a grant or not, we'll let you know. We guide recipients through the funding process and aim to offer feedback to others when possible.
Ready to put your music forward?
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