Help To Release the Album "Handstitched"

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Firstly, this is so strange; being open and honest about where I am in my carer and life feels very alien to me but I'm starting this campaign to have my dream fully realised.

Just before the pandemic hit, I was so close to completing my dream of recording my first album and releasing it into the world. Every musician involved was my top choice for recording and I was flying through days in the studio in a blissful buzz.

When lockdown hit, teaching and gigging came to a halt but there was still work to be done to keep busy (as well as sane) with editing, mixing and mastering. Then finally the album was finished, but so too were live events and the hopes for an album release gig.

What has been done so far?

I was lucky to have loads of extra time over the lockdowns to put into my music along with blood, sweat, tears and my savings.

It took years of writing, re-writing, gigging, building confidence, organising, budgeting and saving to get to the point of being ready for the recording studio. I wanted to have a finished product that represented all that went into it. I couldn't cut corners and so I gave it my all. To date I've released three singles from the album, with a video for each.

These releases along with advertising, artwork and CD manufacturing for promo came to just under €2000. Recording the album over two studios with nine different musicians along with mixing and mastering came to €3500, a €5500 total I've put in so far.

None of this includes the countless hours I have lovingly dedicated to this whole project; it has been a true labour of love.

So what’s next?

Though I'm starting to get back to work as things open up, it would take a very long time to get the money together needed for the release so that’s where I’m hoping you’ll come in! The total for a release gig with promo and merch would be €6500 and here is how it would be used:

Vinyl:€2000
Venue, sound engineer, musicians, practice space and support band: €1950
PR for the release: €1,000
Merch, photos and postage and packaging for rewards: €1100
Fund it &Processing Fee 8%: €484

“But Clara I don’t see your fee anywhere in there?” I know, I’m saintly…but seriously moving forward, I'll be collecting on vinyl and CD sales and though I'm keeping ticket prices low on for the release gig, that'll be more revenue.

The venue has been booked for July 8th, top class musicians are on board, all that's left is your support which would mean the world for me and my music. If I reach my target and get the album out there, it will bookend this incredible experience, but it will by no means be the end, but only the start of this journey. Thank you so much for reading :)

finished!

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Fund €10+

You'll get an mp3/wav download of the next single along with lyrics before it's released. You'll have the chance to know "I'm Sorry" inside out before it's cool ;)

Fund €20+

You'll get an mp3/wav download of the whole album before it's released along with the beautiful art work to go with it.

Fund €50+

Want a hardcopy? You'll get a signed CD of the album along with the lyric book and some cute stickers

Fund €100+

A tasty beautiful vinyl of the album, signed of course. what more could you want? Oh ok, lyric book, cute stickers and my eternal gratitude will be thrown in for good measure

Fund €200+

Which ever kidney you prefer... jk but you will get;
Free in to the release gig on July 8th! Signed Vinyl and CD, Lyrics book, stickers and a cover of your choice to be sent to you and you only <3

Fund €400+

A song written just for you, a ticket to the release gig on July 8th, signed vinyl and CD, lyric book, stickers and my eternal gratitude <3

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Campaign Rewards

Update posted on Wednesday 4th May '22 @ 03:05:19

Things are ticking along nicely and the next stage of the release is well under way!

An email has been sent out with information on your reward. If you did not recieve an email, you either opted out of a reward or there is a big chance your donation didn't go through. This happened for quite a few people, if you want to get in touch we can try sort it out and get you the reward you want.

Thank you all again for the support, you are a great bunch of lovely people <3 x

OH MY GOD, WE DID IT!!!

Update posted on Saturday 9th April '22 @ 02:04:45

The goal has been reached! I CANNOT believe it! All of your help, support and encouragement has gotten it here. I am overwhelmed to say the least. With still the guts of a week to go, it's still climbing up.

Everything made after this point will be put towards extras like posters and a videographer for the release gig.

I didn't know we'd get here. I certainly didn't know how full of love and support I'd feel. It's been one of the most fulfilling experiences. Thank you, thank you, thank you xxx

One Week Left!

Update posted on Thursday 7th April '22 @ 12:04:59

With only one week left and over 20% to go, check out this little treat to sweeten the pot! A ukulele worth €80 donated by the lovely people at Everest Music Bray, along with accessories worth €50 donated by the lovely people at MusicMaker. If that wasn't enough, the lovely Katie Byrne is willing to give some lessons to get you started!

Everyone who donates will be put into the draw to win this amazing prize! xxx