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The Beats Go On raises over $400,000 for local musicians
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ROYAL OAK After COVID-19 decimated the incomes of the gig-based music community, Arts, Beats & Eats formed a fundraising initiative called The Beats Go On that benefited nearly 450 local musicians.
The total amount raised was $431,057.82 of the $500,000 goal, including a $215,528.91 donation from the Oakland County CARES Act, the organizers of the Labor Day festival announced Dec. 10.
Other contributions included $45,983.80 in direct donations, $16,316.60 from drive-in concerts, $37,059 from a crowdfunding page and $116,169.51 from virtual performances, according to a press release.
“We applaud the commitment of the Arts, Beats & Eats team and The Beats Go On campaign to help our community recover,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said in a prepared statement. “We are pleased to contribute these matching funds to positively impact the livelihood of local musicians, w
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