Ten quick things you can do in five minutes

We've had an exciting few months here at Fair Trade Music.

We're working hard to spread the word about our cause.

Here ten quick things you can do in five minutes or less to help us out:

1. Use the "Tell A Friend" tool on our our website at http://www.fairtrademusicpdx.org/ to send information to five friends.

2. Do you believe a venue may be a good fit for our program? We are
now in the early stages of discussions with music venues. Suggest a
venue for participation at

http://www.fairtrademusicpdx.org/?q=contact/

3. We've had some notable press recently. Read a recent article or listen to a radio interview about Fair Trade Music at

http://fairtrademusicpdx.org/?q=press/

If you see something you like, share it via the convenient "Share/Save" button or leave a comment.

4. Sign up as a volunteer at Volunteer@fairtrademusicpdx.org. We have some events coming up and will be reaching out more to our endorsers and list members in the months to come.

5. Send us testimonials. Do you have a gig horror or success story? Send them along to http://www.fairtrademusicpdx.org/?q=contact/.

6. Post a link to http://www.fairtrademusicpdx.org/
on you or your band's webpage. If you send out periodic email
newsletters, don't forget to let your fans know about Fair Trade Music
as a way to support Portland's live music.

7. Friend us on Facebook or Myspace:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6239013585

http://www.myspace.com/fairtrademusicpdx

8. Join our new Meetup group

http://www.meetup.com/Fair-Trade-Music-Campaign-Portland/

9. Visit http://www.afm99.org/ and consider membership in the Union. Your support is critical to keep this campaign moving forward!


10. Mark any of our events on your calendar or include them in your
band's schedule.

We are now enjoying weekly happy hour events at The Standard (14 NE 22nd Ave) every Tuesday, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., so bring your friends, enjoy discounted drinks, and come find out more about the campaign.

Stay tuned for future volunteer opportunities!

Willamette Week Editorial

There's an editorial in the Willamette Week entitled, "Musicians are Not Teamsters."

Check it out and post a comment!

Crappy Indie Music Blog

And another write-up on Crappy Indie Music - the Blog.

Thanks, Allison!

Billboard Article on FTM

Check out the article about the campaign on Billboard.biz:

Analysis: Weighing Fair Trade As It Hits Portland Music Scene

Happy Hour!

Join us for happy hour at The Standard in NE Portland from 4-6pm on Tuesday, October 13th. FTM Steering Committee members will be on hand to answer questions and to get the ball rolling. Meet other musicians and learn more about the campaign!

The Standard

14 NE 22nd Ave

Portland, OR 97232

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4-6pm

Look for the FTM banner or the group wearing FTM buttons. Hope to see you there!

Willamette Week Article!

By Amanda Ingram

"The health of Portland’s thriving music scene is evident when you’re waiting in line Saturday night to see your favorite band, clutching a sweaty $5 bill to hand to the doorman.

But not enough of that cover charge goes to the acts, says a group of 200-plus musicians who have organized as the Fair Trade Music movement."

To see the full article, please click HERE.