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play. vibe. win cash.

play. vibe. win cash.

fans vote. artists rise.

fans vote. artists rise.

building a better world with music + charity

artists in residence

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jackie evancho

One of the world’s most extraordinary voices. A former multi-platinum artist with Columbia and Sony Masterworks, Jackie has sold out the world’s iconic venues. First discovered at 10 on America’s Got Talent, she is now shaping a bold, timeless new sound — reimagining the golden era of American song.

Stories in Pink -Cover & Back (Album Cov

corinne

An era-blending vocalist weaving vintage jazz sensibilities with modern pop sophistication. Early releases from her album debut, "Stories in Pink" were hailed by JazzTimes as “sheer genius.” Corinne has performed at iconic venues, and has been invited to perform at the prestigious, Casa Cipriani NY. She continues to carve her own path with elegance and originality.

[new discoveries coming soon]

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the spark

Bonfire is a nonprofit cultural movement that unites artists, fans, and patrons to build a new music economy and a better world—one that funds both great art and charitable programs.

Every culture that ever existed gathered around a fire.
To tell stories. To share warmth. To experience community.

But the fire dimmed. The glow of screens replaced the light of faces.


Algorithms replaced connection. Art became content. Data replaced artists.

 

And cultures retreated to silos.

Today, the most existential threat to music isn’t AI or streaming — it’s the disappearance of funding for real artistry. And humanity's existential threat is lack of real communication.


Bonfire was created to change all that — to build an ecosystem and a culture where authenticity, support, and community still matter.

Together, we light the bonfire.

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artists

Real A&R.

No Algorithms.

The industry chases algorithms. We discover artistry.

We bring back what the business forgot — true artist development — guided by Grammy-winning mentors.

Our focus is talent, not virality. We cultivate careers built to last, with songs that move people long after the noise fades.

 

Our strategy integrates authentic promotion that attracts real fans, not passive listeners.

Submit your music for review by our Grammy-winning Board of Advisors.

Your $300 submission is tax-deductible and supports Bonfire’s programs — and you’ll receive invaluable feedback no matter the outcome.

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fans

Discover. Support. Belong.

Bonfire is where real music still lives.


Discover extraordinary artists shaping a new era of authentic voices.


When you support them — by downloading their music, attending Bonfire Live Sessions, or sharing their work — you’re also fueling our charitable efforts around the world.

Every ticket, every song, every act of support helps someone in need.


Because when fans become family, music becomes movement.

Sign up for early access to artists, music, Bonfire Sessions, and festival updates.

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patrons

Fuel the Fire.

Make a Difference.


Your generosity sustains artist development and funds our humanitarian projects — from food drives and housing support to education and mental health initiatives in every city we reach.

Whether you’re an individual donor, a family foundation, or a corporate sponsor, your impact echoes through both music and mercy.


Together, we’re proving that compassion is culture — and that love is still the loudest sound in the world.

Get real A&R feedback
Be the movement
Give - see your impact

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Bonfire Sessions — evenings of music and conversation presented in private, elegant spaces and iconic venues. Like the great salons of Paris and Florence, these gatherings bring patrons face-to-face with extraordinary artists: up close, alive, and unforgettable.

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Bonfire isn’t just about the music — it’s about what music can do.


Every performance, session, and festival fuels real-world good — from artist development to food drives, clothing donations, mental health outreach, and education in the communities we touch.

As we grow toward the global Bonfire Festival, each stop will partner with local charities to provide direct aid — turning art into action and concerts into catalysts for change.

Every contribution creates ripple effects of compassion and creativity.
Here’s how your support helps the fire spread:

circles of giving 

Every contribution helps the fire spread — from a single spark to a sustaining blaze that changes lives.
All gifts are fully tax-deductible and directly support artist development, Bonfire Sessions, and community aid programs in the cities we touch.

member circle 

Early access to Bonfire Sessions, artist releases, impact updates, and festival news — plus the joy of knowing you’re part of something that brings beauty and hope to the world.

$10.00 per month/recurring

Join the members circle

 

spark circle 

All Member Circle benefits, plus limited-edition signed releases. Your annual gift sustains emerging artists, Bonfire Sessions, and local charity projects.

$1,000 annual gift

Join the sparks circle

flame circle

All Spark Circle benefits, plus invitations to Bonfire Sessions and recognition in our programs. Flames help shape the future by ensuring timeless artistry reaches wider audiences and supports regional aid programs.

$5,000 annual gift

Join the Flame Circle

 

blaze circle

The most intimate circle of benefactors. Includes all Flame Circle benefits, plus private access to Bonfire Sessions, early previews of works-in-progress, and personal notes from the artists themselves. Supports festival development and national charitable reach.

$25,000  annual gift

Request a private conversation

bonfire circle

A legacy circle. Founding Members receive lifetime recognition within Bonfire, private Bonfire Sessions performances, acknowledgment in all projects and liner notes, and sustain the movement globally.

$50,000  annual gift

Request a private conversation

Corporate and foundation partnerships are also welcome — with custom sponsorship, naming, and co-branding opportunities aligned with Bonfire’s mission of uniting music and compassion worldwide.​​​​​

From sessions to cities. From cities to the world.

What begins as small Bonfire Sessions — intimate gatherings in homes and halls — will grow into the Bonfire Festival, a global series of concerts uniting music, compassion, and community.

At every stop, we’ll partner with local charities to provide direct aid — 1,000 people in need invited as honored guests, experiencing world-class performances and receiving meals, clothing, and essential care to take home.

Each event will celebrate both artistry and humanity — proving that music can heal, connect, and uplift.

And by 2030, our goal is to ignite a worldwide Month of Peace — when every Bonfire burns together in hope and harmony.

Hard truth: in 10,000 years of humanity, there have been zero days of peace.
Our moonshot: to change that — one song, one city, one Bonfire at a time.


Light the Bonfire.

The Bonfire Model

 

Every Bonfire begins with music — and ends with impact.

 

Artists are developed by Grammy-winning mentors, presented in homes, halls, and cultural spaces, where each gathering partners with a local charity.

 

Every performance provides tangible aid — meals, clothing, mental-health outreach, or education for those in need.

 

As Bonfire grows, these sparks connect from city to city, leading to the Bonfire Festival — a global movement proving that art and compassion together can change the world.

 

Music lights the fire.

Compassion keeps it burning.

advisors

eric todd

Founder Bonfire, Founder/CEO of iProdigy Group, A&R Consultant, Strategic Advisor, Producer, Composer, Author, Artist Manager.

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jim o'mahony

Global Chief Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising and former artist manager to Paula Abdul.

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mike evancho

Co-Founder iProdigy Group, A&R Consultant, Artist Manager, Tour Consultant.

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james sanger

Multiple Grammy and Brit Award winner from his work with U2, Keane, Brian Eno, Dido, English Teacher, and many more.

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bill riley

World-renowned vocal coach to icons and US presidents including Celine Dion, Bradley Cooper, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Shakira, Usher, Norah Jones, Bill Clinton.

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bob cutarella

2x Grammy-winner credited with 160 platinum albums from Michael Jackson to Metallica. Former Warner-Chappell and Sony/HME executive, who worked under industry legend John Hammond (Bob Dylan, Billie Holiday, Bruce Springsteen).

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luciana pegorer

Founder of Music Trends Brasil Conference, Warner Music Brazil Classical & Jazz A&R, Merlin Board member for nearly a decade.

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phil quartararo

Co-founder of Virgin Music, personally recruited by Sir Richard Branson, President Warner Music, and the executive credited with breaking U2 in the US. Credited with the success of nearly every icon you can name including Stevie Nicks, Green Day, Blur, REM, and Josh Groban. (in memoriam).

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