Let's Go! A revolution in music education

$6,052 of $10,000 goal
Given by 66 generous donors in around 11 months

Startup fund for Let's Go! Academy of Music (ex-MAINZ Auckland)

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In 2023 the decision was made by Te Pukenga to close MAINZ Auckland (Music Audio Institute of NZ). Since then, a few ex-staff and concerned music industry professionals have gotten together to create a plan to bring back what MAINZ was, but even better. The first step is to fund raise to create a Trust; and then to register a Private Training Establishment focusing solely on music - performance, production and promotion. It's objective is to provide the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving and expanding modern music industry.

We have a legal quote of ~10K to do this work. If we do not reach this amount, the funds will be used to cover some expenses already covered by volunteers and remainder to be donated as a scholarship for student(s) studying music at tertiary level or toward NZ musicians/bands for recording/video/live performance costs.

Christine Fenton's involvement (page creator)

Member of Lets Go! and assisting the group with setting up the trust.

Use of funds

To set up a trust (legal fees), and then registering a PTE with NZQA (administrative time).

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Latest update

Fundraising still open  16 August 2024

We are now an incorporated society Mainz Ltd and have just sent registration documents to NZQA to register as a private training establishment trading as Let's Go. Your donations helped us get this far - but we still have to get through the NZQA process - expected costs about $8k

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Latest donations

MAINZ ARCHIVES
MAINZ ARCHIVES on 12 Sep 2024
Donation from the amazing people who gave a Koha at The MAINZ Archives gig on Friday 6th September!
$70
Ingrid
Ingrid on 03 Sep 2024
$40
Nicole
Nicole on 17 Aug 2024
This will be amazing! My son was enrolled Mainz 2023, he was truly gutted when it closed down. Truly hopefully this project happens., and believe in your vision!
$100
Maya
Maya on 12 Jul 2024
We so need to keep music alive in these times! Go well with your venture Josh & team!❤
$100
Aro Music
Aro Music on 18 May 2024
Wouldn't be here without you guys. Let us know if you need anything else - Maori rep or tutoring - happy to help where we can.
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This campaign started on 13 Feb 2024 and ended on 31 Dec 2024.