Meet Our Founder & Rotating Guest Curators
Our panel combines consistent leadership with fresh perspectives from rotating guest curators to ensure your music gets the diverse attention it deserves.
Meet the Core Team & Esteemed Guests
Our selection panel is a blend of steadfast leadership and dynamic industry expertise, ensuring your application receives a thorough and insightful review.
Anthony Pappano
Founder & Lead Curator
I'm looking for:
Anthony Pappano
Founder & Lead Curator
Anthony established MusicBoost with a vision to empower independent artists. With over a decade in music advocacy, he champions fairness and artistic growth.
Our goal is to be the spark that ignites an artist's potential.
Dr. Elena Vega
Classical Composer & Conductor
I'm looking for:
Dr. Elena Vega
Classical Composer & Conductor
An award-winning composer, Dr. Vega brings a deep understanding of musical structure and innovation to the panel.
Authenticity in composition speaks volumes beyond technical skill.
Become a Curator
Share your expertise and help us discover the next wave of talent. See how you can contribute.
Marcus "Beatmaster" Chen
Hip Hop Producer & Sound Engineer
I'm looking for:
Marcus "Beatmaster" Chen
Hip Hop Producer & Sound Engineer
Marcus has shaped the sound for numerous chart-topping artists, focusing on innovative production and sonic clarity.
The future of music is in the unique blend of talent and tech.
Join Our Panel
We're looking for passionate individuals to review applications. Find out more about the roles.
Guest Curator Archetypes
Each grant cycle features carefully selected guest curators matching these expertise profiles, ensuring diverse perspectives and comprehensive evaluation.
The Artist's Voice
Experienced Independent Artist
This guest spot is filled by an accomplished independent artist who has navigated the journey you're on. They understand the creative hustle and listen for raw talent, authentic expression, and a clear artistic vision.
The Industry Navigator
Music Industry Professional
Our industry guest curators bring years of experience in areas like A&R, music marketing, or production. They have a keen ear for potential and assess how the grant can strategically elevate an artist's 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 curator 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.
We carefully evaluate each application on its own merits, regardless of the number of submissions received.
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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