The Music Must Go On: Help Bring SOUNDCHECK to Life

A project in Sheet Harbour, Canada by John
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Support the making of a powerful documentary exploring how LIVE MUSIC strengthens mental health, builds community, & preserves culture.
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Backers: 17
Average Daily Pledges: $156 CAD
Average Pledge Per Backer: $138 CAD

Funding: $2,346 CAD of $161,500 CAD
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 19th (30 days)
Project By: John
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Latest News

KINTSUKUROI by Tim Baker, Live at the Granville Green

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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TIM BAKER - live at Granville Green, Cap Breton July 26, 2026

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello early backers! Thank you so much for all of your support - not only in contributing, but in sharing the conversation and building community!  Last night I drove up to Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton for the GRANVILLE GREEN summer series. If you... (Read More)

Dan Mangan - Post War Blues live at The Capital Ballroom in Victoria, BC

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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John Butler talks up and coming artist struggles with the press!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I chatted with Tyler Reis-Sanford of ACADIA NEWS / YOUR HALIFAX NOW about SOUNDCHECK, the importance of the kickstarter campaign, and in this clip, specifically we discuss the reality for up and coming artists. Please share this kickstarter with... (Read More)

HALIFAX NEWS ARTICLE!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to all my backers! Please continue to spread the word and share the project with folks you feel would resonate with what we're trying to create! Check out this article released this afternoon about SOUNDCHECK, the music industry,... (Read More)

JOHN BUTLER x ACADIA NEWS

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I had such a great time on the phone with Tyler Reis-Sanford of ACADIA NEWS - chatting about SOUNDCHECK, the importance of the kickstarter campaign, and the issues we're exploring in the film to do with mental health, supports for up and... (Read More)

A message from Jenn Grant!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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