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Galen Growth Announces Global Digital Health Ecosystems Coverage

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With its unmatched Asian, USA, Middle East and European ecosystems coverage, Galen Growth becomes the only digital health intelligence platform capable of serving the worldwide ambitions of multi-nationals and institutional investors

 

SINGAPORE, 9th June 2020 – Galen Growth, the global leader in digital health intelligence, analytics and matchmaking, announces today the launch of its unmatched, unequalled and indispensable global coverage of digital health startups and scaleups. Available to all current and future subscribers, HealthTech Alpha is the on-demand platform, with rigorously curated data, unique insights and state-of-the-art workflow.

 

Whilst the COVID pandemic has acted as a true catalyst of the acceleration of the adoption of digital health solutions, Galen Growth had already witnessed tremendous growth in the sector across Asia Pacific, which over the past five years has recorded a 56% (CAGR) growth in the number of partnerships. Responding to the surge in demand from its global corporate clients and institutional investors, Julien de Salaberry, CEO and Founder of Galen Growth, said “We can now offer an unparalleled experience to our partners globally. By leveraging the power of HealthTech Alpha’s 6,300+ digital health startups and over seventy million data points, industry leaders and investors now have, at their fingertips, the ability to navigate the thriving and dynamic global digital health ecosystems enabling them to compare venture from different markets to identify those best-suited to accelerate the deployment of their strategies.”

 

Driving effective innovation requires organisations to be data-driven, although many of the platforms, they currently use, fail to enrich and improve their efforts. “We see too often, organisations choosing data providers which can’t meaningfully integrate HealthTech data analytics and insights into what they are looking at doing,” Julien de Salaberry adds, “HealthTech Alpha is the state-of-the-art global digital health intelligence platform built and curated by experts. There is no other platform on the market that offers this level of granularity, accuracy and workflow.”

 

The launch of the global coverage of digital health startups will also add an unequalled competitive edge to the acceleration solutions portfolio of Galen Growth. Powered by dedicated global digital health specialists, the company offers HealthTech Acceleration Programmes, where Fortune 500 companies can select options to power their digital health innovation initiatives to create a transformational culture and spot cutting edge solutions. Highly differentiated from conventional accelerators which offer events mixed in with vaguely suited startups, Galen Growth uses rigorous methodologies, enabled by HealthTech experts and supported by unique market intel and analytics.  A proven approach to creating real innovation combining online and offline.

 

“Digital health innovation is an external game! It is crucial to have the right data and insights to pinpoint the best fit startups to partner with and therefore, significantly improve the success rate of innovation initiatives.” Julien de Salaberry adds “Offering our global digital health ecosystems reach to our clients is an important milestone for Galen Growth. There has never been a better time for companies to recalibrate or reboot their global strategy as they can now easily scout and select across all ecosystems to partner with the best startup or scaleup, which will future proof them for the new normal.”

 

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Melissa B. Returns With Stirring New Song “Back & Forth”

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Melissa B. Is Back with a bang with her New Track “Back and Forth” which was produced by D. Sharp Entertainment and Grammy engineer Michael Ashby

 

The billboard artist Melissa B. is back with a bang with her new single “Back & Forth”.  The critically acclaimed singer who released the hit song “Dancing in the Rain” which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Single Sales chart previously teased fans about releasing new music. Well, now the teasing has stopped, and the new song is here.

Back & Forth, which was produced by D. Sharp Entertainment and Grammy engineer Michael Ashby has been described as her biggest hit to date. The new track is a bouncy and catchy track with powerful vocals. With Melissa B. belting out the track, and with the man who worked with Cardi B on Bodak Yellow behind Back & Forth, its no wonder why music experts have said this could be the biggest hit of 2020.

Fans have set social media alight with reviews of the new song, with some calling it a true masterpiece, while others have said the new track could become another number one in the Billboard Hot Single charts for Melissa B.

Melissa B. who has been called the future of R&B has the knack of turning everything she touches to gold. Her debut EP Exclusively in 2015 was considered for a Grammy, and then she went on to be nominated for the Josie Music Awards with “Best Female Artist of the Year” for independent artists.

Her new song is going to be another piece of gold for the R&B Diva. Since the single broke, her fans base has rocketed with new fans appearing in all corners of the world. He fans in the UK have been calling for her to visit their shores and go on tour, while her fans in Asia have said they wait in anticipation for her to perform her hits.

When asked how she felt with all the attention her new single has gained, and what she thought about her track already hitting number 5 on the R&B iTunes Charts in France, Melissa B. said she was excited and overwhelmed that her fans love Back & Forth.

“Back & Forth” is out now and is available at all digital providers and all streaming providers. Check out the new song here https://ffm.to/qmb2qeo.opr

About Melissa B.

Melissa B. has caused a stir since releasing her debut EP in 2015. She has become one of the most talked about R&B singers of 2020.

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Download beautiful artworks for 9 euros to support the Covid-19 vaccine research

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Meli Biró visual artist, who has more than 10 years of experience in the field of vaccine research and development wishes to support the development of a COVID19 vaccine with her Falcon of Hope movement. As a first step to support the movement she created her Falcon of Hope collection. The collection includes 34 artworks that are available for download from melibiro.com. The artist contributes her royalties from the sales of this collection to the vaccine research. The aim is to get people interested in joining this movement without the price being an obstacle while retaining the quality of the artworks the same in a digital form allowing everyone to print or use them on electronic devices. Therefore the artworks are available in full resolution for a fraction of the usual price.

Our best chance to stop the pandemic as fast as possible is by helping the work of vaccine researchers. Vaccine development is a long, complex and expensive process, testing takes time and needs huge financial backing. As numbers show the process can cost $500 million or more assuming no risk of failure.

Research studies proved that there are many positive effects of even viewing art that we can benefit from in these troubled times, therefore the artist provided a wide range of artworks people can choose from. Even though the main focus of this movement is supporting vaccine research the artist is taking into account other factors of the present situation, this is the reasoning behind her choice of creating a special art collection for this cause as a primary form of gaining support.

The artist urges the world to unite and stand up against the pandemic by contributing to vaccine research. The power to change the situation is in our hands. Meli Biró believes that together we are stronger and if we have the chance to defeat the coronavirus we have to take it. Now, by doing so, we are able to benefit from all the good things art has to offer.

Picasso created “Dove of Peace” that became a symbol of peace and hope during the Cold War.  In that style, these are the days when we need courage, strength and speed; these are the exact traits a falcon embodies, the fastest animal on Earth. This majestic bird is Horus, the falcon god of the sky and war, the protector, the son of the goddess of health and love.

Inspired by the falcon’s characteristics, what they mean and meant in the past Meli Biró created the Falcon of Hope art piece that grew into a collection. May the Falcon of Hope represent us as we take matters into our hands overcoming the pandemic and be the symbol of the fight against the coronavirus. We are in this together and we are needed in this different kind of war.

Spread the word, spread your wings!

About the artist

Having originally worked for an international vaccine development company, Meli Biró became a self-taught artist after discovering her passion and unique talent for the arts. Her fusion-art creations are representations of oil painting, photography and digital revamping.

Meli Biró’s works have been exhibited around the world such as in Paris, Budapest, Salzburg, Dubai and Monaco.

For more information https://melibiro.com/collections/hope-edition

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Bird & Wild Coffee donates over £18,000 to the RSPB as part of coffee licensing deal

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– Bird & Wild Coffee is celebrating donating over £18,000 to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) as part of their coffee licensing deal.

Bird & Wild is a certified Fairtrade, Organic and Shade Grown coffee brand that donates 6% of all sales to the RSPB. It’s also certified Smithsonian Bird Friendly® by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (SMBC), the only 100% organic and shade-grown coffee certification in the world.

In 2018 Bird & Wild won the Global Impact Award at the Ethical Business Awards, as well as being named No 1 Ethical Coffee by Ethical Consumer Magazine, making it one of the leading sustainable coffee brands in the UK

Guy Wilmot, Founder of Bird & Wild, said, “I’ve worked in coffee importing and roasting for over ten years, and I’ve seen the industry and public alike become increasingly aware and concerned about the ethical, environmental and sustainable practices involved with coffee production.

“With Bird & Wild, we wanted to offer the gold standard in sustainable coffee for consumers, cafes, restaurants and retailers, so we are thrilled to have hit £18,000 in donations to the RSPB. It’s a win-win for everyone – growing coffee in a sustainable way, protecting nature at home in the UK, and giving consumers a truly sustainable coffee that helps the environment with every cup.

“We welcome retailers, cafes, offices and restaurant partners who want to serve great coffee and contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility goals, so please do get in touch to make a difference.”

Emma Walsh the RSPB’s licensing manager, said, “Bird & Wild show that all of us can make a difference without even leaving our own homes – by choosing ethical, nature-friendly products we can help make sure that our habits, such as that daily cup of coffee, aren’t harming wildlife in another country. We are so grateful to them for their kind donations and look forward to seeing how they continue to blossom!”

Dr. Scott Sillett, SMBC Center Head, said, “We’re pleased to work with Bird & Wild to increase awareness of Bird Friendly Certification in Europe, and welcome all coffee companies large and small in joining our growing movement.”

Bird & Wild currently offers two blends: Seasonal Medium Roast and Signature Espresso Dark Roast in 200g, 500g and 1kg bags. 

Bird & Wild is available at:

RSPB: https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/food-drink/

Bird & Wild: https://birdandwild.co.uk/

Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk

Learn more about Bird Friendly® habitat at: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/bird-friendly-coffee

 

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Email: sales@birdandwild.co.uk

MELISSA B. Talks About Her New Song “BACK & FORTH” And Her Career

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One of the most exciting R&B singers of her generation returns with a song. Melissa B. has just released “BACK & FORTH”.

 

The song which talks about the trials and tribulations of a relationship has caused huge excitement with Melissa B. fans. Back & Forth, which was produced by D. Sharp Entertainment and Grammy engineer Michael Ashby has been described as her biggest hit to date. The new track is already riding high in the charts.

 

We decided to get together with Melissa B. and learn more about her new song, and talk about her career and what is next for the artist that has brought excitement to the R&B world.

 

You are a GRAMMY-nominated singer, but for those who don’t know you, who are you? I am a singer songwriter, artist, author and Network engineer by profession.

 

How would you describe yourself in no more than six words? Smart, shy, philanthropist, loving, Golden Heart, Sweet

What age were you when you started to become interested in music? I started singing when I was 5 years old. That’s when I became interested in music as a little girl.

 

Who have been your big influences in your career? My biggest influences in my career have been Patti LaBelle, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Celia Cruz, Prince and many more

 

What did you treat yourself to with your first Royalty cheque? When I first got my royalty check I invested the money in my retirement account.  I know its hard to believe but a lot of artists don’t think about investing in themselves. They don’t think about the long-term of when you actually retire from the music industry.

 

You have just released a new song which has caused great excitement, can you tell me more about Back and Forth? Back and forth is a wonderful song. It is basically talking about the trials and tribulations of a relationship. We as human beings tend to go back and forth with issues within a relationship, it is never perfect. and that’s why people tend to have what is called a tug of war with their heart

 

What is the meaning behind the song and where was it recorded? Meaning behind the song is basically we go back and forth with issues in our Relationship. As  people as human beings no one is perfect. The song was recorded in Boston with my producer D-Sharp.

 

When you write your music, what process do you take? When I write my music the process that I have is sometimes just a feeling. Or sometimes I hear a beat and then words start formulating in my mind. but I have to be in the mood to actually write the song.

 

What is a typical day for Melissa B, and how are you coping with lockdown? Some artists who have been in girl groups have said when they went solo it felt lonely on stage.

 

As a solo artist, do you get lonely having no one to lean on when performing on stage? I was in a girl group many years ago and it never worked out for me. I don’t feel lonely on stage because I’m right there with my fans.  I’m also right there with my band members, so no I don’t feel lonely on stage.

 

Your UK fans have been calling for you to do a tour of the UK, is that a possibility? Sure, if there is ever a tour for me to go on I would love to go to the United Kingdom and meet my fans. I love England. It is one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever been to.

 

Can you remember the first time someone asked for a selfie, or for an autograph? The first time I ever got asked for an autograph was when I was performing in New York City and they asked for a selfie and autograph at the same time. It made me feel cool.

 

Were you surprised to be nominated for a Grammy?  I was surprised to be considered for Grammy nomination. There’s a difference when you actually get nominated.  So I actually made it through the first round in order to be considered for a nomination.

 

You have not only been considered for a Grammy, but you were also nominated for the Josie Music Awards with “Best Female Artist of the Year” for independent artists, how did that make you feel? To be nominated as best female artist of the year for the Josie Awards was a huge surprise for me.  Because the Josie Awards is well known in the independent music scene as literally being the Grammys for an indie artist

 

Dancing in the Rain was a huge smash hit for you, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Single Sales chart, what did it mean for you? When we hit number one on the hot single sales chart for billboard, I was absolutely shocked because we had been on the Billboard charts for at least three weeks before we hit number one. And our song was literally right behind Lana Del Rey and Demi Lovato. I was super excited happy and crying because it took us a long time to get there.

 

Some female artists have said that it is harder for a woman to be successful in the music industry than a man, would you agree with that? It all depends on how you deal with certain individuals in this music industry. I tend to want to be an independent artist running my own label so therefore I don’t have a lot of issues as I would have if I was signed to a label. Because I Am My Own Boss and I am my own creative director so I have the freedom to do whatever I want and I don’t have to compete with anybody but myself.

 

How do you deal with fame, being recognized, and the stress that goes with it? I don’t think I’m famous I’m just Melissa and if someone does recognize me on the street I think it’s awesome but I’m not on that level yet where people recognize me all the time. I’ve met people before who are fans of mine and they talk to me like they’re my friends like I met them before.

 

Being famous can be powerful and can help others, do you use your celebrity status to help others? How I use my status I try to empower my fan base to basically tell them that they can do anything if they set their mind to it. So, I try to be that positive force in their life with my music and the things I stand for as in afro Latina women in America.

 

If you could go back to the start of your career, what advice would you give yourself? To practice more to practice harder.

 

When young people at school say they want to follow a career in music, most of them get told to stop dreaming and get a proper job, what would you say to those young people? What I would say to those young people is they don’t know what’s really meant for you whatever drives you or your passion about that’s what you should follow. Because  growing up I love computers and I loved music and I found that I was able to combine both worlds as one for myself. And that made me special in my own way. Nobody knows what your blueprint is and nobody can tell you what’s right or wrong. Or if you can’t or can break the rules because rules are made to be broken.

 

So, what is next for Melissa B? What’s next for me is that I’m continuing to release songs all the way up to December and I will be revealing a whole new project at the end of this year. And I’m also working on new music with synthwave.

To check out the new track, please visit https://ffm.to/qmb2qeo.opr

Summers Ovver & Litty Lee introducing brand new single: Nine

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May 2020 – Summers Over and Litty Lee are joining forces to bring a new stunning release to life. Their collaborative studio track is titled “Nine,” and it sets the bar higher in terms of genre definitions and aesthetics, making for a perfectly unique track with some solid aesthetics. The song begins with a distinctive intro, going for a melodic vibe that reminds of the best pop and R&B. The spliced and pitched vocal samples are perfectly matching the vocal hooks, and the beat later unfolds into something huge and pleasantly melodic, but that still brings so much energy to the table. Needless to say, the sound of the production is world class and the flow of the mix is excellent in its own right. Summers Ovver and Litty Lee have developed the perfect chemistry, and the quality of their music together truly speaks for itself. Hit the play button, and let the song tell you the rest of the story.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4tAc9B4N6WYWhkBsZsALwM?si=qufJOjxJThmKhxsfmqUwYw

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Preppingsurvivalskills.com Goes Online as the Need for Survival Skills Kicks into Gear

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The Social Media Platform Provides Skills on Emergency Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Self Reliance and Many More.

 

New York, USA – June 5, 2020 – Life in today’s world is brimming with unexpected circumstances and realities. One can lose track while trekking or face severe injuries in the wilderness of a forest or a desert. Prepping Survival Skills (http://preppingsurvivalskills.com), a social media platform, offers a bounce back when stuck badly in such a situation. The platform is a supreme blessing for those who want to feel and revisit the primitive ways of doing things in its purest form.

Prepping Survival Skills is a set of valuable skills that prepares one for learning the forgotten skills, reviving old wisdom, embracing simplicity and nurturing the family as no one knows the uncanny and eerie ways of nature. The aim is preparedness for survival and reviving the lost art forms.

Homesteading is a journey back to nature, a pure, calm, simple and affordable way of life away from the rat race of the modern world. Homesteading is an escape from the harsh and complex realities of life and offers learning real skills that are becoming lost art forms, creating food storage through different preservation methods, growing food through organic gardening, learning how to work with the land and nature and not against them and embracing hard work.

A homesteader’s lifestyle is healthier, self sufficient and self reliant than more conventional consumerism driven patterns of living. A homesteader knows the art of living urban, suburban or rural locations making him fully prepared and well equipped to adjust efficiently to the changing conditions of life. Homesteading is a mindset that challenges the hardships that come in the way of embracing old ways of life with resilience and firm resolve. Switching to geothermal, wind, solar, hydro and biomass methods of renewable resources of energy are just a few methods to heal the growing public concern about air and water pollution.

Prepping Survival Skills is a bold and easy introduction to the world of homesteading and survival skills. Readers can easily interact on the platform; evaluate each other’s experiences and move on to the romanticized, calm and serene world of homesteading exploring what actually homesteading and survival skills are. Registration is free. The platform elaborates and helps reader out in; Homesteading, Emergency Preparedness, Gardening, Natural Remedies – medicine from the Earth, DIY – Do It Yourself Projects, Food Storage Skills – Canning, Dehydrating, Pickling, Meals In Jars, Primitive Skills, Wild Food Foraging, Medical Skills, Self-Sufficiency & Self-Reliance, Recycling, Re Using, Re Purposing, Gun Ownership & Lawful Usage, Knife Skills, Disaster Reality, Sewing & Refashioning of clothing, Frugal and Money Saving Tips and Alternative Energy Sources.

If you have any query regarding the service of Prepping Survival Skills please feel free to contact the media manager.

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@Visit On Instagram Launching World’s First Travel Magazine For Millennials

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THE MAGAZINE IS USING UNIQE SOCIAL MEDIA INSIGHTS FROM OVER 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS TO PREDICT THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL TRENDS

Renowned Norwegian travel photographer and serial entrepreneur, Mads Nordsveen has proudly announced that he has recently started an all-new Online Magazine. This new magazine is called Visit Magazine and it is the world’s first travel magazine specially designed for millennials. With its modern multi-platform and synchronized presences, Visit is not just a magazine but also a unique travel media brand.

“Our primary goal is to help people Visit beautiful places on earth and share experiences as well as culture through our channels via passionate storytelling, photographs and videos,” said Mads Nordsveen, the Founder of Visit Magazine, while introducing it in a recent interview. “All our content is based on the values of beauty, nature, respect, responsibility and purity, and we are regularly updated on daily basis,” he added. According to Mads, the magazine will also deliver a quarterly printed magazine, daily updated travel website, and a smartphone app all synchronized with one of the largest travel pages on social media.

In addition, the magazine has more than 1 million followers on Instagram (@Visit – instagram.com/Visit)  and this fanbase makes it one of the biggest  travel accounts on the platform. Visit Magazine has also built uniqe tools to collect and track data from this massive following, and this makes it possible to predict the future of popular destinations and places to visit. It also makes for a very uniqe way to find out exactly what the millennials is interested in. For example one of the top asked questions was how to travel and stay for free at hotels. Visit Media helps you with that and have realsed guide on how to Utilize Blog & Social Media To Get Hotel Stays For Free. This is the next generation.

Each quarterly print volume includes worldwide travel destinations discovering by theme such as, culture, adventure and includes travel stories, guides, destinations, interviews and the most incredible photography of the best places to visit. The magazine is already creating a major buzz at a global level and special in the social media scene and culture,  and is expected to expand on a greater scale in the days to come.

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Bald Eagle Construction, LLC Announces New Website For Clients And New Customers Seeking Handyman Services In Greeley CO, Fort Collins, Johnstown And Milliken, Colorado.

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For the better part of a year, Joseph ‘Short Guy’ Telck, has been serving cities in the Northern Colorado range including Fort Collins, Johnstown, and Milliken, Colorado, as well as offering handyman services in Greeley CO, and while he’s been doing just fine under the radar, working off of referrals, going from one neighborhood to the next, the impact that Joe’s made on his customers, can be found in raving reviews that echo throughout Google and NextDoor.com, and as such, they need to be brought to light.

In fact, that is where one such family met ‘Short Guy’ for some initial bathroom flooring, or idea that a family wanted to bring to life, and this is what that one customer had to say:

“My wife and I have always wanted to make certain adjustments and enhancements to our house, inside and out, and we’ve always known owning a home would be an expense, but when we sought handyman services for minor tasks and basic renovations, we were bombarded with insane prices on labor and work, and material from major retailers like Lowes and Home Depot. We knew there had to be a solo Contractor around who could do the work, but we did not know who to trust, because we had been burned in the past, and we wanted to get an honest and fair deal with quality work.

“Well, long story short, my wife was browsing NextDoor.com for our neighborhood looking for any recommendations and we stumbled on this amazing post offering local handyman services in Greeley.

“Here we are not more than 90 days later and we have several house projects completed, and at a fraction, like literally 1/5th of the investment these major retailers charge for time and labor, and we still got all the work done fast and to our specifications.

“I mean, we’re adding value to our house, improving it’s worth and improving our surroundings, giving us full peace of mind and a better night’s sleep, and we’re saving money and getting the royal treatment, because Joe is a friend that you can just call on any time of the day, and he’ll put you into the schedule to come by and inspect and chat with you about your project or idea, give a quote or proposal and be there with a smile the following week to get the work done, on time and on budget. It’s that simple!”

Joseph ‘Short Guy’ Telck, is a family man and business owner, operator out of Milliken, CO providing friendly, affordable, honest work and handyman services in Greeley CO, Fort Collins, and the duo Johnstown-Milliken area. Put your faith and trust in ‘Short Guy’ who goes by the motto…

“Big or small, short or tall, any size project, we do it all!”… Support your local NOCO business and get your home improvement projects completed at ShortGuyHandymanServices.com/, provided by your fully licensed, insured Contractor, who has a ‘will-do-whatever-it-takes’ attitude to give peace of mind.

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New York’s only Brazilian theatre company launches a fundraising campaign to support local Brazilian artists affected by COVID-19

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New York, NY – June 4, 2020 – New York’s Brazilian community is stepping up to support it’s local artists affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19. With theaters, concert halls, museums, and galleries closed, many of the community’s talented creators have found themselves facing dire economic uncertainty. New York’s Brazilian artists, who bring variety and diversity to the state’s artistic community, have been severely affected. Many are ineligible for government funding assistance, putting them under financial strain. For that reason, Group .BR, New York’s only Brazilian theater company, is announcing the creation of the Group .BR NY Brazilian Artists Fund.

The fund will provide a one-time $250 payment on a first-come-first-served basis to Brazilian artists living in New York State who are at least 18-years-of-age and are able to share the fund’s campaign via social media or email. Group .BR is seeking to raise at least $45,000 in order to provide support to 150 of the hundreds of artists it estimates will request the emergency funds. Twenty percent of the total funds raised will support the theater company’s operations and online programming while face-to-face events are restricted. This will allow the company to pay the artists involved with it, which will increase the fund’s reach.

“The need is urgent,” explains Andressa Furletti, Group .BR Artistic Director. “While many of the artists in our community have done what they can to move their concerts, readings, and productions online, they are struggling to make ends meet, as monetizing online content has proved particularly challenging. They, of course, want to share their art form to try to brighten moods and cope with current events, but there are everyday expenses and concerns that must be addressed.”

Group .BR has stepped up to support artists even as the theater company’s own sources of funding, theater productions and Brazilian cultural events, have been forced into cancelation or postponement. Moving their programming into a virtual space, the company launched Happy Hour Online, a donate-what-you-can event, with readings from Clarice Lispector’s works (their latest production’s muse), which seeks to bring the community closer together and support the participating artists. The realization of the critical economic situation of New York’s Brazilian artists became quickly apparent and the need for additional fundraising efforts was clear.

“This is a difficult time for our community,” explains Debora Balardini, Executive Director of Group .BR. “New York has a large Brazilian community and we are all doing what we can to support artists who have contributed so much; not only to our community, but the New York art scene in general. We are unsure of when many of New York’s art galleries, stages, and theater venues might reopen. We are supportive of the efforts to stop the spread of this virus and want our patrons and artists to be safe. In the meantime, we want to make sure that we are doing our part and supporting our community as best we can.”

To donate to the Group .BR NY Brazilian Artists Fund or to apply for emergency funds, please visit www.group.br.com/artistsfund.

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