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building a better world with music
Music matters in a world where all other communication breaks down.
Bonfire is an arts and youth development nonprofit backed by Grammy-winners, built to solve the existential crisis facing musicians — a landscape with no artist development, no funding, and fewer opportunities to perform live.
Bonfire was created to change that — to light the way for overlooked artists, especially those from underrepresented communities, and to use music as a tool for real-world change.
And music is the one language the whole world understands — the one force that can truly bring it together.
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“The major labels are sitting on billions in catalog wealth but will never invest in talent-first artist development
— that’s why we built Bonfire.”
— Eric Todd, Founder
The Bonfire Model
Every Bonfire begins with music — and ends with impact.
Artists are developed by Grammy-winning mentors and presented in Bonfire Sessions — intimate gatherings in halls and iconic venues that partner with local charities.
Each event unites artists, fans, and patrons to create a living circle: artists inspire, fans participate, and patrons empower.
Every performance provides tangible aid — meals, clothing, housing, or education for those in need.
As Bonfire grows, these sparks connect from city to city, igniting the Bonfire Festival — a global movement proving that art and compassion together can change the world.
When you support Bonfire, you fuel the full arc of an artist’s journey, and the ripple effect our work creates around the world.
🔥Membership Fuels:
🎶 Artist development — coaching, songwriting, funding, and strategy
🎛️ Recording + production — music created to stand the test of time
🎤 Bonfire Sessions — intimate live showcases, salon-style, community-driven
🌆 Concerts + the Bonfire Festival — global events with measurable impact
🤝 Charity partnerships — food insecurity, housing, emergency aid, education
🔥Why it Matters
Music is broken.
The music industry no longer develops artists.
Streaming doesn’t pay.
Authentic talent gets lost in the noise of data.
Bonfire discovers, develops, and promotes exceptional talent that the music industry refuses in today's algo-driven climate. This is why all music sounds the same, and it's about to get worse.
AI music is flooding DSPs, live opportunities are drying up, and funding is non-existent. All this after the industry spent a decade devaluing music.
This is why we are turning to a 500 year-old patronage system, which fueled timeless genius from Michelangelo to Miles Davis. A revolution is needed to save music.
When you give, you ignite the movement.
meet our artists
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.
An era-blending vocalist weaving vintage jazz sensibilities with modern pop sophistication that makes you want to dance. 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.
Meet TANKSLEY, a dynamic artist, songwriter, musician, and producer whose sonic palette seamlessly fuses soul, hip-hop, and rock influences. With a voice that effortlessly transitions from raspy depths to soaring falsettos, Tanksley's music is a testament to his eclectic musical tastes and innate talent. Performing alongside Grammy-winner, Lalah Hathaway and at iconic venues, we look forward to supporting Tanksley's journey.
[new discoveries coming soon]
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Bonfire Sessions — evenings of music and conversation presented in 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. Sign up for upcoming show dates.
From sessions to cities. From cities to the world.
What begins as 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 Global Peace Month — when every Bonfire burns together in hope, in harmony with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Goals Project.
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.
advisors
eric todd
Founder Bonfire, Founder/CEO of iProdigy Group, A&R Consultant, Strategic Advisor, Producer, Composer, Author, Artist Manager.
jim o'mahony
Global Chief Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising and artist manager.
mike evancho
Co-Founder iProdigy Group, A&R Consultant, Artist Manager, Tour Consultant.
james sanger
Multiple Grammy and Brit Award winner from his work with U2, Keane, Brian Eno, Dido, English Teacher, and many more.
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.
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).
luciana pegorer
Founder of Music Trends Brasil Conference, Warner Music Brazil Classical & Jazz A&R, Merlin Board member for nearly a decade.
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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bonfire for artists
Real A&R.
Real Development.
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 and stand the test of time.
Our model integrates authentic promotion that attracts real fans, not passive listeners, including direct-to-fan strategy, transparent distribution, sync, publishing, and live events.
Submit your music for review by our Grammy-winning A&R to apply for grants which can be used for production, marketing, tour support, showcasing, and more. Included in every grant: artist development and career strategy.
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