BlackSine is exploring a voluntary membership.
Before launching it, I would love to hear feedback from the community.
It’s pay what you can. $10/month is the suggested amount, but $5 helps, and if someone can do more, that would be huge.
The meetup will always be free; a membership makes it better. The point is to help the community around it grow.
Since the first meetup in April, the amount of talent I’ve witnessed come through the doors of OX3 at 4800 Washington St. has been inspiring, to say the least.
The first one attracted over 20 people, and since then it’s stayed consistent, with newcomers and a cast of regulars sustaining gatherings of 15 to 50 people every month.
This has all been accomplished for under $100. Not per event – total.
So, what does that look like? This is a non-exhaustive list of what membership funds could support:
1. Workshops and guest speakers
2. Funktion-One reference checks
3. Curated events and producer showcases
4. Label, distribution, PR, and release infrastructure
5. Basic meetup improvements
As the membership grows, more of these will become possible, with priority given to what can make the most impact based on the funds it receives.
If you feel like donating, it’s pay what you want – if you can afford $5 a month, excellent. If you can afford 50, we’re not going to complain.
This has grown purely through community support, and that’s why we want feedback before changing anything.
A few things we’d especially like feedback on: does this model feel fair? Does $10/month feel like the right suggested amount? What should membership funds support first? What should BlackSine avoid as this grows?
If you have a minute or two, feel free to email me at blacksineorg@gmail.com or DM me @fckdsko on Instagram.
BlackSine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so contributions may be tax-deductible. Because there are no VIP perks or private benefits attached, the membership is meant to function as a donation rather than a purchase. Check your own tax situation if you plan to write it off.
Alex is a producer based out of Denver, CO who goes by the handles FCKDSKO and Aléx ho Mégas. He was a music contributor for Westword and is an event promoter for the Denver party series Nocturnal. He also consults for various underground electronic artists and parties. He is also the Director of Marketing for ONE Denver, an initiative to bring an Office of Nighttime Economy to Denver.