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Radio Starmaker Fund Annual Report
2015 / 2016
New Artists To Radio Starmaker Fund
Success Fact: Young Galaxy
Young Galaxy released their most recent album Falsework in October 2015. The band had the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of funding programs that the Radio Starmaker Fund provides to coincide with the release. With the help of Starmaker’s international marketing program, the band was able to expand their efforts into territories including Germany, the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Benelux. The outcome was increased international sales, particularly through digital service providers.
With touring funds from the RSF, the band put together an incredibly ambitious live show that included building a custom lighting rig and working with choreographers and two dancers. After years of touring, they were ready to take their show from indie rock status to a fully realized pop show and the tour was a huge success as a result. Young Galaxy is incredibly thankful for the opportunities this funding has provided them and look forward to continuing to build their live career both domestically and internationally.
Dina Young
President
Miller & Smith Management
| # | Artist | # of Approved Applications | Amount Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Gunning | 2 | $37,500.00 |
| 2 | Donovan Woods | 5 | $112,321.91 |
| 3 | Lee Harvey Osmond | 4 | $98,088.75 |
| 4 | Majical Cloudz | 5 | $83,436.28 |
| 5 | Rah Rah | 4 | $119,465.74 |
| 6 | Stephane Tetreault | 1 | $11,084.68 |
| 7 | The Bros. Landreth | 5 | $90,000.00 |
| 8 | The Franklin Electric | 4 | $139,955.00 |
| 9 | Wes MacK | 3 | $47,109.93 |
| 10 | Coleman Hell | 6 | $90,500.00 |
| 11 | Head of the Herd | 1 | $4,500.00 |
| 12 | Jean-Willy Kunz | 1 | $16,231.44 |
| 13 | Kevin Bazinet | 2 | $78,871.31 |
| 14 | Pierre Kwenders | 2 | $21,000.00 |
| 15 | Tebey | 1 | $28,500.00 |
| 16 | Cold Creek County | 3 | $38,885.00 |
| 17 | Emilie & Ogden | 2 | $48,500.00 |
| 18 | Joshua Hyslop | 4 | $43,635.99 |
| 19 | Natalie McMaster & Donnell Leahy | 3 | $54,445.00 |
| 20 | Ria Mae | 3 | $86,922.00 |
| 21 | The Jerry Cans | 1 | $32,500.00 |
| 22 | Tim Nuefeld | 2 | $34,500.00 |
| 23 | Betty Bonifassi | 2 | $25,500.00 |
| 24 | Braids | 2 | $46,000.00 |
| 25 | Charlie A’Court | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 26 | Dead Obies | 2 | $16,123.13 |
| 27 | Paper Lions | 2 | $25,723.52 |
| 28 | Preoccupations | 4 | $80,500.00 |
| 29 | PUP | 4 | $115,688.54 |
| 30 | Royal Canoe | 4 | $86,987.00 |
| 31 | The Zolas | 4 | $34,633.97 |
| Total | 89 | $1,774,109.19 | |
Total # Of Applications Approved For Year – 425
%s Of Applications Approved For Year For New Artists Only – 20.94%
Total Funding Approved For Year – $8,756, 293.42
% Of Funding Approved For Year For New Artists Only – 20.25%