Beardyman: Celebs Rumors

COVID-19 pandemic was no longer viable.A post shared by Jack Conte (@jackconte)“I take full responsibility for choosing that original path forward, and for the changes today, which will be very difficult for our team,” the CEO said. “In response to the changing environment, Patreon needs to change the way we operate.”You can read the full statement here, and see Conte’s message on Instagram above.Founded in 2013, the site has built a community of eight million members, and more than $3.5billion has been paid to creators since the company’s inception.During the early lockdowns, Patreon grew significantly due to creators seeking alternative revenue streams amid cancelled live tours and in-person events.Numerous well-known musicians use the service, which gives paying subscribers access to exclusive content via various monthly membership tiers (priced at either £1, £5 or £10, for example).

Beardyman has launched a new Patreon scheme that will allow fans the opportunity to contribute to future musical releases.The veteran beatbox artist, who found recognition when he became the first person to be crowned UK Beatbox Champion two years running in 2006 and 2007, has launched the playfully-named ‘Milking The Community’ project with the aim to “create the most interactive music and music-tech community in the world”.The new ‘Production Team’ tier allows patrons to pay £6.75 for a monthly subscription, which – as well as supporting the artist – affords them the opportunity to present musical ideas for his forthcoming album.“In return, my chosen collaborators receive 10% of the master rights to their track, a producer credit, & a one-off vinyl dubplate of the piece we make together,” Beardyman (real name Darren Alexander Foreman) explained, adding that all of his Patreon members will have access to a limited edition vinyl pressing of the album, exclusive merchandise, and a digital pack with exclusive bonus tracks.“The Milking the Community project is a first for the music industry, a new alternative to seeking record label funding and is a direct reflection of the support my wonderful patreon community has given me over the last 2 years of unpredictability and isolation.“My amazing community gave me a reason to carry on making weird art during lockdowns, when everything seemed bleak.

Beardyman has announced that he won’t be going ahead with his summer tour dates because he still doesn’t “feel safe” in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The musician (real name Darren Alexander Foreman) took to social media earlier today (July 14) to share the news with fans, adding that he doesn’t agree with the government’s proposed full easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England on July 19.“I’ve turned down some shows this summer, and the ones I had said yes to, I have now cancelled,” his statement began. “I just don’t feel safe yet.