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OUTMusic is the premier 501c3 non-profit organization
that is dedicated to honoring, supporting and advocating on
behalf of under represented openly (LGBT) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgendered Recording Artist & Performers. The organization was founded by life partners Dan Martin and Michael Biello
over 18 years ago to provide a safe and supportive environment
for LGBT recording artists & performers.
The organization is a network of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered
musicians and supporters. Performers, composers, lyricists,
producers, recording artists, activists, promoters, press/media and
even non-musicians who believe in the importance of Queer Music History
have joined Outmusic over the years.
The mission of OUTmusic is to ensure that underrepresented
OUT artists/entertainers have equal and inclusive presence in the
mainstream entertainment industry;an industry that has fostered
the silent “don’t ask don’t tell”policy. This policy has
perpetuated the stigma of homophobia & discrimination in the
entertainment industry,the military and the work place.
OUTmusic works to put an end to homophobia in the
entertainment industry and the world we live in. We educate,
advocate and raise awareness with the goal of bridging the gap
between the mainstream and LGBT entertainment industries.
By creating this alliance, we believe that we will be able to create
quality programs and broaden the audience base to create
equivalent exposure for aspiring under represented openly LGBT
recording artists and performers.
Anyone can become a member of Outmusic.
We welcome fans as well as artists. If you support the idea that
LGBT artists should have an organization that works to raise
awareness of their music.
Anyone can join our Outmusic Forum List.
Though only members may post their gig calendars or
announcements,anyone may read the list and is welcomed
to share general music industry information. Click here to
sign up to receive a single message with all posts each day.
Executive Director
Diedra Meredith
Governance
Dan Martin - Founder
Michael Biello - Founder
Rich Overton - Secretary
Kim Leadford - Attorney At Law
Martie Marro
Brian Long
Grant Worsley
Christina Visca
Derek Scott Graves
Jeremy Lyons
If you're interested in becoming involved, there are many opportunities for you!
Just send email to feedback@outmusic.com and tell us that you'd like to help.
You can also call the hotline at (914) 595 - 6952,
If you are on Skype you can Skype us by typing in our user name:
OUTmusicinc into their contacts.
or write:
Outmusic, PO Box 376, Old Chelsea Station, New York NY USA, 10113-0376
Thanks for finding out more about us. We hope to hear from you soon.
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