About Play It Forward

PIF is a 501 (c) 3 acknowledging the importance of the independent musician to the cultural economy of the Tri-State.

As working members of the cultural economy, PIF keenly understands the risks and benefits our musicians face.

PIF employs current technologies and resources keeping our members reliably up to date.

PIF understands the potential of financial and health risks of the region's independent musician.

PIF seeks to educate, empower, and create an awareness in musicians on business and legal aspects of the entertainment industry

PIF will facilitate access to affordable physical, mental health, and substance abuse care

PIF offers support to musicians in times of catastrophic unforeseen circumstances.

PIF acknowledges the wide variety of competition independent artists face in performance and in life.

PIF strives to be a service partner to those whose creativity serves the region.

To do so, PIF will recruit and engage business leaders across the spectrum so we may benefit from their enthusiastic knowledge.

Gary Burbank local comedian, radio celebrity and musician, founded the 501c3 nonprofit organization Play It Forward to support local musicians and to help foster a strong local music community in the Greater Cincinnati area. Many wonderful musicians, friends, and music supporters have joined him in this cause. The concept revolves around the idea that for every kindness we receive, we can "pay it forward" by doing something nice for others.
Play it Forward's mission is to be a comprehensive resource for musicians, especially in times of extreme need, recognizing that music is a craft that demands years of study and discipline, and a profession that involves a good deal of risk.
Please join us in preserving the gift of music in our society by "Playing it Forward!"

About Play It Forward

Play It Forward board of directors

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