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Beats with Purpose

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*This GoFundMe campaign is made available to support Sam Chimes and his musical journey.

"When you're on purpose, MAGIC HAPPENS!"
- Sam Chimes

Hi guys,

I am grateful to have been able to make it into Australia. You have been helpful in helping me get here. As many of you have heard, Australia is on fire. Now, I invite you to help save Australia and the families affected by the fire. I will be going on a music tour through Australia in February. I'll be street performing and also doing some indoor shows. I will be donating 30% of everything that I make on the road while street performing, and 100% of your donations here (minus GoFundMe's service fees) to the salvation army, the Red Cross, and the Australian Food bank (evenly split, 33% to each from this gofundme, and 10% to each from my street performances).

Best wishes everyone, and stay safe out there!


-------PREVIOUS UPDATE below-------
Hi! I am Sam Chimes, a street performer, producer, and DJ. I have visited over seven countries in the last two years interviewing artists and engaging with audiences, encouraging people through the music I share in my street performances. I have now done over 700 performances, and an average of 2, 200 hours of performance time within those two years.

Before i share more about me and my journey, I would like to give a BIG "THANK YOU" to all those who contributed to the beginnings of this campaign, and supported in various ways that allowed me the grand opportunity to make it into Australia to continue my adventure. Without you, this whole phase of life would not be possible! This is just the beginning but I promise you that over the next 1-5 years, you'll see what this phase of my life is. Order your popcorn and get your 3D glasses fast because life is a stage and you are about to see some of the most spectacular of acts!

PREAMBLE:

In 2018, what I thought was impossible was made possible through music. I was given wings, and I flew around the world, interviewing artists and playing at four different countries. I did 584 performances, for an average total of 1,168 hours. These hours invested into street performing have giving me an exclusive insight into the world of human beings. I bring these insights into the music I create.
Music has seen me through a lot of hardships in my life. While growing up, I moved to Canada from Nigeria at the age of twelve. I remember having a hard time integrating into the western society as a youth, and listening to the tune of a song at the right moment that changed my emotional state, and I heard lyrics that changed my thought process and decisions. These were times that I knew would affected the rest of my life. Knowing that music has this power, I want to take my place today in influencing someone with my curated ability to create music, just as I was influenced years ago. Being able to do this is dear to me. This is the reason I want to go to Australia. I want to continue affecting those I come in contact with through the emotions and thoughts my musical creations produce. I also want to bridge and connect my current network of friends and fans with those I will meet on my journey by interviewing artists under my Artists Killing A Living Interview series and sharing their stories. 

WHY YOU?
Musicians: I have spent a year and a half dedicating every one of those days to making beats in a street performance style, studying and observing what moves people. Your contribution empowers me to produce emotionally charged instrumentals with all the backing of those experiences and observations, to help effectively relay your message to your listeners. Speak to me about getting a Beat by Chimes. 
General public: I am continuing my Artists Killing A Living Interview Sessionz as I travel. You will gain from the knowledge of those I interview in Australia and beyond! You will hear different topics and the strategies employed by each interviewed artist. Season 1 is now accomplished and can be found here . At this time, I am interviewing artists for season 2 during this trip.


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