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Our Mission
Roots Music Project's mission is to amplify the live music community through performance and artist development.
Roots Music Project is a non-profit community of music fans and music makers based in Boulder Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place.
Local Music is in Trouble
Musicians Need Your Help
Musicians are forced out of our community due to skyrocketing housing prices. Local music venues are disappearing and big business is killing the music business.
What if the music stopped?
Music is a powerful force for good.
Music builds confidence.
Music is an incredibly powerful tool that helps people build confidence in a variety of ways. Whether you're a musician yourself or simply enjoy listening to music, the benefits of music can be felt by people of all ages and backgrounds.
Music brings us together.
Music is the universal language of mankind. Music has the power to break down barriers and enable people to communicate meaningfully in a way that evokes emotion and solidarity.
Music for better health.
Research shows that music reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety by providing a positive distraction from negative thoughts and emotions.
The
Roots Music Project Solution
From Roots to Red Rocks
Growing Hometown Superstars
Our Artist Development program features a unique blend of education and real-life performance opportunities. We focus on creating artists with grit and self-reliance. Hometown superstars are all around us but they need our help to realize their dreams.
Mid-size venues are crucial to success
Mid-size venues (100 to 250 seats) have disappeared from most cities. RMP fills the gap on the path to artists success.
The Power of Music
20,000+
Audience Reach
Our performers will be exposed to over 20,000 fans this year.
200+
Our Impact
2,000+
$500k
Performance Opportunities
Musicians need gigs! Each year RMP provides over 200 performance opportunities for Boulder area musicians.
Performers per year
We pack our events with multiple artists at all experience levels to give more musicians a chance to perform in front of an audience.
Jobs to Artists & Music Pro’s
This year RMP will pay over half a million dollars directly to musicians and music industry professionals.
83%
Budget Dollars for Program Services
In 2023, 83% of RMPs budget was spent on programs that help our community. 8% was spent on on fundraising and 9% on Management and Administrative.
Community partnerships and collaborations
Venue Grant Program
Each year, RMP provides eleven free venue rentals to arts groups through the City of Boulder Venue Grant Program.
Streetwise Mural
Streetwise non-profit awarded a grant for the installation of a mural at RMP as part of their Colorado Black Artist series.
Internships
RMP has an active high school internship program that teaches industry skills in a real world environment.