Promote your music and support causes you care about
Grow your fan base, build streams, and make an impact by starting a fundraiser with Play it Forward
Why Play it Forward?
Play it Forward is more than just a fundraising platform—it's a way to grow your audience while supporting the causes that matter most to you. Whether you're a rising star or an established artist, Play It Forward gives you the tools to create real impact through your music.
- Free visibility for your music: Your fundraiser puts your name and songs in front of new fans who value artists making a difference.
- Build your fan base: By aligning your music with a cause, you'll connect with listeners who share your values and passion.
- Set your goals: Choose a donation target that fits your vision, and watch your fundraiser grow as fans rally behind your cause.
- 100% goes to charity: Every dollar donated (minus standard credit card fees) goes directly to the charity of your choice, ensuring maximum impact.
With Play it Forward, your music doesn't just entertain - it inspires change. Start your fundraiser today.
Start your fundraiser today
It's simple, free, and a powerful way to grow your audience while giving back.
Your music for your cause: How to get started
1. Create your artist or band page
Create your artist’s page and share information about you or your band. You’ll also need an image to represent your band.
2. Choose a charity for your fundraiser
Once you have your artist page setup you can create fundraisers to support any charity of your choice. The charity must be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Confirm your charity’s status here.
3. Upload your original music or audio
Have MP3 or WAV audio files of your original music ready to upload to your fundraiser. You can create a fundraiser for a single song, a full album, or even a concert recording. You will need to create a zip file of your music to upload. You can also upload a short clip of your music so fans can have a preview before downloading.
4. Fans donate and download music
Spread the word on your music and and share a link to fundraiser page. If fans choose to donate and download your music, 100% of the their donation will be contributed to your charity of choice, with the exception of approximately 2-3% of the donation that is deducted by our 3rd party credit card processor. More questions? Check out the FAQ.
Checklist for your fundraiser
- Mp3 files of your song or album
- Your chosen charity
- Donation goal
- Band photo
- Short bio and info about your fundraiser
- Links to your website or music
- A plan to spread the word
Create original music, reach your audience, and support a cause
Your music is your voice, your creativity, and your passion. Play It Forward helps you turn that talent into a platform for growth and giving back. Whether you're producing tracks in GarageBand, exporting MP3s from your favorite DAW, crafting songs with an AI music generator, refining beats on a beat maker, or sharing your work through free music platforms, you can transform your artistry into a force for good.
- Classic meets cutting-edge: Whether you prefer traditional tools like DAWs or innovative AI-powered solutions.
- Music with a mission: From recording original tracks to remixing beats, your music can inspire fans and rally support for a cause close to your heart.
- Amplify your impact: Already promoting your songs on free music platforms? Play it Forward helps you take it further by aligning your work with a meaningful mission.
With Play It Forward, you can unite the power of your music with the purpose of giving back—capturing new fans, building your audience, and supporting a cause that matters to you.
Take the Next Step
Your music has the power to inspire change.
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