We would like to honour the life of Jacqui Geia who passed away in February 2007. Jacqui was part of The Seed since its inception, and was one of the driving forces in setting it up, conceptualising what it could become, and inspiring others to come on board and be a part of this movement. Jacqui worked relentlessly in helping hundreds of emerging and established artists, and Arts workers, get grants, set up tours and organise festivals most of which she did for little or no money. Her loss will resonate through the many communities she touched. We are inspired and honored to have known her and to have had the opportunity to work with her on this project. We will continue to advance her ethos of nurturing and growing the Australian Arts community.
Keep the fire alive.
It’s an indication of the maturity of the Australian music industry when artist initiatives like The Seed and the Hilltop Hoods’ SA hip hop grants emerge to make a difference. The Seed is my sort of project — it tries to make some impact on current social culture, it opens …Read On
When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community. In the beginning we felt it was necessary for this fund to have credentials and …Read On
“As an active investor in many areas of the arts around Australia I see our culture as unique and strong, so I would like us to be immersed, totally surrounded and celebrating our cultural roots and visions as much as possible. The Seed is an invaluable asset for the fusion …Read On
“Being involved in The Seed is one of the most rewarding things I do each year, and I am thrilled to participate as a panelist on the Management workshop and as a financial contributor. It’s great to see funding going directly into the hands of artists and aspiring managers who …Read On
“It seems like lots of us spend lots of time these days talking about how things should be different. However, few of us consistently DO enough to actually help change things. John and Danielle are among the few who actually back up their words with deeds. The time and energy …Read On
“As an active investor in many areas of the arts around Australia I see our culture as unique and strong, so I would like us to be immersed, totally surrounded and celebrating our cultural roots and visions as much as possible. The Seed is an invaluable asset for the fusion …Read On
“There should be more grant programs like The Seed. Our country is bursting with talented, creative minds that aren’t able to express themselves because they don’t have the means to. I’m eternally thankful for my leg-up into the industry, and I’m proud to be supporting a fund that offers the …Read On
“I couldn’t get a record deal in 1984 so I borrowed money from a friend to make a record called Post. Not everyone has friends who can afford that but I see the JB seed as the kind of friend that can.” – www.paulkelly.com.au…Read On
“Culture is an imperative part of any society. From great societies in history, it is the cultural figures and their work that we remember and learn from, not their business leaders. Unfortunately most modern societies don’t recognise this, and very few resources are put into developing contemporary culture. I am …Read On
“Being involved in The Seed is one of the most rewarding things I do each year, and I am thrilled to participate as a panelist on the Management workshop and as a financial contributor. It’s great to see funding going directly into the hands of artists and aspiring managers who …Read On
When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community. In the beginning we felt it was necessary for this fund to have credentials and …Read On
“It seems like lots of us spend lots of time these days talking about how things should be different. However, few of us consistently DO enough to actually help change things. John and Danielle are among the few who actually back up their words with deeds. The time and energy …Read On
“There should be more grant programs like The Seed. Our country is bursting with talented, creative minds that aren’t able to express themselves because they don’t have the means to. I’m eternally thankful for my leg-up into the industry, and I’m proud to be supporting a fund that offers the …Read On
“Being involved in The Seed is one of the most rewarding things I do each year, and I am thrilled to participate as a panelist on the Management workshop and as a financial contributor. It’s great to see funding going directly into the hands of artists and aspiring managers who …Read On
When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community. In the beginning we felt it was necessary for this fund to have credentials and …Read On
“It seems like lots of us spend lots of time these days talking about how things should be different. However, few of us consistently DO enough to actually help change things. John and Danielle are among the few who actually back up their words with deeds. The time and energy …Read On
“There should be more grant programs like The Seed. Our country is bursting with talented, creative minds that aren’t able to express themselves because they don’t have the means to. I’m eternally thankful for my leg-up into the industry, and I’m proud to be supporting a fund that offers the …Read On
“We are delighted to support The JB Seed, particularly the Social Activism through the Arts program. When we were struggling young activists we were always grateful for the financial and moral support of others, including many from the music industry such as Midnight Oil. It is such an honor be …Read On
“Being involved in The Seed is one of the most rewarding things I do each year, and I am thrilled to participate as a panelist on the Management workshop and as a financial contributor. It’s great to see funding going directly into the hands of artists and aspiring managers who …Read On
When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community. In the beginning we felt it was necessary for this fund to have credentials and …Read On
“As an active investor in many areas of the arts around Australia I see our culture as unique and strong, so I would like us to be immersed, totally surrounded and celebrating our cultural roots and visions as much as possible. The Seed is an invaluable asset for the fusion …Read On
“We are delighted to support The JB Seed, particularly the Social Activism through the Arts program. When we were struggling young activists we were always grateful for the financial and moral support of others, including many from the music industry such as Midnight Oil. It is such an honor be …Read On
“It has been a pleasure working with an artist that has such a strong social conscience as John Butler. The JB Seed has been a fantastic idea in concept and now in actuality. I was very happy to contribute to an ongoing grants program that is going to benefit many …Read On
When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community. In the beginning we felt it was necessary for this fund to have credentials and …Read On
“It seems like lots of us spend lots of time these days talking about how things should be different. However, few of us consistently DO enough to actually help change things. John and Danielle are among the few who actually back up their words with deeds. The time and energy …Read On
“There should be more grant programs like The Seed. Our country is bursting with talented, creative minds that aren’t able to express themselves because they don’t have the means to. I’m eternally thankful for my leg-up into the industry, and I’m proud to be supporting a fund that offers the …Read On
“It has been a pleasure working with an artist that has such a strong social conscience as John Butler. The JB Seed has been a fantastic idea in concept and now in actuality. I was very happy to contribute to an ongoing grants program that is going to benefit many …Read On
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When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community. In the beginning we felt it was necessary for this fund to have credentials and …Read On
"When Danielle and I first started the fund we always intended for it to grow into something that wasn’t just funded by ourselves but contributed to by many movers and shakers within the Australian music community.