Detroit Music Makes the World Humm.

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Yet global platforms suck hundreds of million$ out of Michigan . . . every . single . year .
One Detroit non-profit is keeping our money where the music's made.

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for artists

You do the work.
It's time the industry worked for you.

MUSIC MINION FOUNDATION IS A MICHIGAN 501c3 NON-PROFIT, meaning all that money stays local. Permanently.

Artists enjoy our platform for FREE:
Promote shows, music & merch directly to your fans.
GET PAID
Find gigs, artists & equipment.
GET ON TOUR
Join the cooperative.
GET YOUR SHARE
Just fill the form below and you'll hear from us shortly.

Find acts you'll love and own a share of the industry.
Click here to be among the first to test the Music Minion app.
Debuts 2027

For Fans

New music you'll love is everywhere.
Your Minion finds it for you.

Your Music Minion is like an all-knowing advisor who only provides recommendations that match your tastes, and makes sure you never miss "that" show again.

     1. Alerts are sent only for shows a fan will love, anywhere they are.
     2. Fans' favorite local artists receive direct financial support.
     3. Fans save time currently lost to doom-scrolling.
     4. Private events can be booked through the app.
     5. No junk fees, no hidden charges, no BS.

Enjoy rooms filled with patrons the acts bring with them.
Put your venue on the Music Minion Waiting List.

For Venues & Promoters

You host the culture.
Stop paying to reach your own audience.

Venues and Promoters benefit from:
      1. More fans finding your  venue.
      2. Drastically reduced advertising expenses.
      3. Messaging followers all you like—all included.
      4. Booking artists directly through the platform.
      5. Seasonal Music Minion showcase events @ your club.

for patrons

Miracles in music branded this city long before Motown — from Gospel and Jazz, to Blues, Rock, Proto-Punk, Hip Hop, Techno, Garage Rock Revival and NeoSoul — combustible innovations are born here.

Music Minion Foundation aspires to provide early-stage education, development assistance, recording support, showcases and tours. Our artists build confidence in their capabilities, preparing them for a rewarding career in music.

Music Minion Foundation is a 501c3 Michigan non-profit. Donations are IRS tax-deductible. And our co-op can offer revenue-based investments if your impact needs a return. Join us as a valued patron and pledge your support to keeping music a viable career for all Michigan working musicians.

Built in Detroit —
Because, Of Course It Is.

If all this sounds right on, we agree.
Join us in support of Detroit working musicians
You'll hear from us shortly.

Middlemen out. More room for fans.
Join us on the Music Minion Waiting List and we'll see you soon.

Join us

Music Is Your Culture. Own it.

Discover new music . . . in 1-click.
Get timely alerts for shows nearby.
Get veteran support from Studio-to-Stage.
join in redefining how the music industry works.
Show up and turn from stakeholder to shareholder.
Join us and Help make musicianship a viable career option.
Again.

Music should belong to the people who create and support it, not just a handful of corporate gatekeepers.We designed our hybrid nonprofit+cooperative to give ownership of the infrastructure itself to the community. We are building a system where artists, venues, and any member can have a financial stake in the industry’s future, ensuring that decisions are made democratically and profits are redistributed equitably.Your membership is your vote for a fairer, sustainable ecosystem. Invest in music you love by joining the co-op as a founding member.

contact

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

eMail us anytime: [email protected]
Share the site with everyone: MusicMinion.com
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For inquiries, click:
fans@ • artists@ • venues@ • patrons@ • media@

Less Scrolling . More Music . Together

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