My name is Justin Utley. I'm an independent singer/songwriter based in New York City, originally from Salt Lake City, Utah.
In 2010, I poured myself into the writing and production of my anthemic track Stand For Something. It's a message of equality, motivation, inspiration, hope, and social change. Having struck a chord of sorts, it was nominated for 4 OUTMusic Awards by the LGBT Academy of Recording Arts, winning Best Country/Folk Song of the Year, and has continued to pick up traction since, beyond the realm of the LGBT community. (Watch Stand For Something, LIVE in Stockholm Sweden).
I have pursued the idea of making a music video for this song, but as an unsigned, independent artist, I have limited resources to fund a music video on my own. Now I'm hitting the streets. This is where you come in.
About the video and your tax-deductible donation.
Not only will your tax-deductible donation help launch the Stand For Something music video project and future endeavors, but the funds will also go toward helping Campus Pride, a non-profit organization, who envisions college campuses and society free of anti-LGBT prejudice, bigotry and hate. It works to develop student leaders, campus networks, and future actions to create such positive change.
The music video will feature college and university students from across the country, highlighting their efforts and engaging them in how they stand up for a better tomorrow.
The funds raised will be applied for the hiring and expenses of (but not limited to)
- Travel
- Post production
- Camera Crew
- Director
- Production Staff
- Editing
- Mixing
- Mastering
The perks :)
Ah yes, the fringe benefits :) Beyond contributing to a good cause, I am throwing in an appearance in the actual music video, an autographed guitar from my tour last year, t-shirts, a personal concert via skype, signed CDs, and an MP3 of a song recorded just for you.
Want more information? Feel free to contact me!
Thank you for your help!
-Justin Utley