Rex Roadie Fund

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The Rex Roadie Fund was created in partnership with the Rex Foundation to help ill, disabled and economically challenged crew who are facing financial hardship*. 100% of the money donated into this fund will go toward helping roadies, tour managers, stage managers, and all production crew who work behind the scenes. Contributions to this Fund will help pay for such things as medical expenses, housing, food and vital living expense such as utilities, clothing, transportation, program services and counseling. You may not know their names, but their contributions to music are critical; your generosity towards helping them is both crucial and appreciated.

Those wishing to apply, please complete a Sweet Relief Application and submit the form below with the filled out application attached.

*During the COVID-19 crisis applicants do not need to be sick to be able eligible for assistance

"The board and staff of the Rex Foundation and Sweet Relief take the contributions of the crews who make the wondrous shows we participate in very seriously. While they may not have the same recognition as the musicians they serve, the show would not happen without them. When the Rex Foundation was established, the Board chose to name it after legendary Grateful Dead crew member Rex Jackson. Rex was always willing to lead the charge and epitomized everything a member of the Crew would be, loyal to a fault and willing to take on anything needed to make the show happen. Every crew member lives to meet that same standard. We want to recognize these crew members by returning the same loyalty back to them.

We are thrilled to partner in this effort with Sweet Relief, an organization we have supported in the past, in creating the Rex Roadie Fund. Sweet Relief has established itself as an innovator in helping musicians and tour personnel and we share a commitment to helping members of this community as they confront the issues brought about by the COVID19 outbreak.

We appreciate your support! While it may take some time, we are counting the days to when the cases roll off the truck and the lights go down and we get to commune together in the cathedral of sound of the clubs, theaters, amphitheaters and arenas we call home.”

-Cameron Sears
Executive Director, The Rex Foundation

APPLICATION:

DIGITAL APPLICATION:
Please find the digital Application for Assistance at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions or issues, please email us at info@sweetrelief.org

DOWNLOAD & SEND:
Please download and fill out THIS APPLICATION. Once completed ,you can mail, fax, or email the completed application. Someone from Sweet Relief will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Email to: info@sweetrelief.org

Mail to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
2601 E. Chapman Ave. Suite 204
Fullerton, CA, 92831

Fax to: 714-626-047

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To donate by check:

Write check to:
Rex Roadie Fund at Sweet Relief

Mail to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
2601 East Chapman Ave., Suite 204
Fullerton, CA 92831

For information about leaving a bequest, please contact info@sweetrelief.org

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. Federal ID# 95-4443269

If you wish to donate items, services or develop a fundraising event please contact us at info@sweetrelief.org or call 949-215-9620

SWEET RELIEF: APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE

Application Type

COVID19REXROADIE

Covid-19 Intro

Eligibility Requirements:

At least 3 years where more than 50% of your income came from employment in the music industry or as a musician, and currently negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Required Documentation: Please include the following items required with the completed application: (Applications will not be processed without this information)

Proof of Music Industry Employment (publications, link to ASCAP or BMI repertoire, note from employer(s))
A biography, resume, or discography
Documentation of loss of income (copy of your contract, flyers or links to event sites listing your involvement in the canceled event, letter/email from employer identifying cancellation,etc.)

Rex Roadie Intro

Eligibility Requirements:

At least 3 years where more than 50% of your income came from employment in the music industry, and are currently negatively affected by COVID-19.

Required Documentation:

Please include the following items required with the completed application: (Applications will not be processed without this information)

Proof of Music Industry Employment (note from employer(s) identifying loss of income)
A resume

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Give your first and last name as it appears on your Social Security Card.

First Name:

Last Name:

Professional Name:

If different from real name.

Mailing Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Is your home address different from your mailing address?

Home Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Work Phone:

Email:

Preferred Way to Contact (check all that apply):

PhoneEmailGround Mail

Permission to leave voicemails that include personal information:

Social Security Number

Date of Birth:

Marital Status:

Average Monthly Household Income:

Are you currently receiving unemployment?

Weekly Amount Received:

PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY

Please state how many years you have worked in the music industry:

What do you do? (e.g. bassist, artist manager, songwriter, etc.)

FOR MUSICIANS

What is your primary genre? (if applicable)

If Other, please explain

What is the URL for your website?

Where can we find your music online? (Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, etc.)

What are your social media channels?

Facebook https:www.facebook.com/

Instagram https:www.instagram.com/

Twitter https:www.twitter.com/

Briefly describe how you were affected by Covid-19:

Optional Questions

Ethnicity:

Gender:

Please specify:

I hereby certify that I have answered the foregoing questions to the best of my ability. The facts herein stated are true and I understand that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify me for any assistance from Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.

Yes

Signature of Applicant (or Guardian/Proxy):

Date:

Contact Information

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Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Mission
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.