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Let's
Talk.

Whether you're an investor interested in the seed round, a brand exploring sponsorship, an artist ready to apply, a venue in New Orleans, or a journalist covering the story — we want to hear from you.

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Brandon Beard — Founder & CEO brandon@musichabitat.com
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Direct Line (337) 322-0007
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Kim Russell — New Orleans VP kim@musichabitat.com · (504) 810-5529
Who Are You?

Find Your
Path In.

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Investors

Interested in the $250K seed round. Request the investor deck, financial model, or a call with Brandon.

Request Investor Materials →
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Artists

Apply for early access, express interest in the launch, or ask about artist development opportunities.

Apply as an Artist →
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Venues

Register your New Orleans venue for the launch, ask about the Patron Suite, or connect with Kim Russell directly.

Become a Charter Venue →
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Sponsors & Brands

Align your brand with the future of live music. Launch event sponsorships and platform partnership packages available.

Explore Sponsorship →
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We Read
Everything.

Music Habitat is a small team building something important. Every message to Brandon goes directly to Brandon. Every venue inquiry to Kim goes directly to Kim. We respond to every serious inquiry within 48 hours.

Founder & CEO · All Inquiries
Brandon Beard
(337) 322-0007
New Orleans · Venues · Field
Kim Russell
(504) 810-5529
Response Time Serious inquiries: within 48 hours
Investor requests: within 24 hours
Venue inquiries: Kim will call you

Your information is private and will never be shared or sold.

For Investors

The Seed
Round Is
Open.

Music Habitat is raising $250,000 to fund the New Orleans platform launch, The Awakening event, and the first four months of city expansion. This is a pre-revenue raise against a fully built team, a running go-to-market engine, and a September 2026 launch date.

"We are not raising to build an idea. We are raising to prove a system that is already in motion."

Request Investor Materials Meet the Team
Round Type Seed
Target Raise $250,000
Launch Market New Orleans
Launch Date September 2026
Year 1 Revenue Target $745K
Platform Take Rate 10%
Venue Subscription Partner model
Contact brandon@musichabitat.com
Common Questions

Before You
Reach Out.

The most common questions, answered. If yours isn't here — send us a message.

When does Music Habitat launch?

Music Habitat launches in New Orleans in September 2026. The Habitat Inaugural: The Awakening is on September 25, 2026. Platform goes live that night.

How do I apply as an artist?

Visit the Artists page and submit your early access application. It's free to join — always. We'll be in touch before September.

I own a venue in New Orleans. What do I do?

Contact Kim Russell directly — kim@musichabitat.com or (504) 810-5529. She is on the ground in New Orleans and will personally onboard every launch venue.

How do I see the investor deck?

Fill out the contact form above, select "Investor" as your role, and request the deck. Brandon will send it directly within 24 hours.

What is the take rate?

10% on all transactions. Artists keep 90% of every dollar from bookings, tickets, tips, merch, and streaming.

How much does it cost for venues?

Music Habitat operates on a venue partnership model. Full platform access — StageBid™ booking, Patron Communication Suite, ticketing, analytics, and live streaming — is available to founding venue partners. Reach out to learn about early partner access.

How do I sponsor The Awakening?

Fill out the contact form above selecting "Sponsor / Brand," or visit the The Awakening page for sponsorship tier details. Contact Brandon directly for custom packages.

Are you expanding beyond New Orleans?

Yes. Nashville, Austin, Atlanta, and Memphis are the next markets after New Orleans. National expansion is targeted for 2027–2028. The platform pre-populates 50,000+ venues nationally from day one.

We're Building This

Ready to
Be Part of It?

Artists. Venues. Investors. Sponsors. Everyone has a place here.

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