LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER
deadmau5
PROVIDES INTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE AT FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
BENEFITING URBAN FITNESS 911 AT-RISK YOUTH COMPTON STUDENTS
PROVIDES INTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE AT FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL
BENEFITING URBAN FITNESS 911 AT-RISK YOUTH COMPTON STUDENTS
IN COLLABORATION WITH CROWDRISE
GRAND PRIZE INCLUDES: TWO VIP FESTIVAL PASSES AND A CAMPING PASS
TO FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JUNE 16-19, 2016 IN DOVER, DE,
A BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET WITH DEADMAU5,
TO FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JUNE 16-19, 2016 IN DOVER, DE,
A BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET WITH DEADMAU5,
AND ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE TO AND FROM THE FESTIVAL
In January 2016, deadmau5 (AKA Joel Zimmerman) spoke with the King Drew Magnet Golden Eagle School in Compton to Urban Fitness 911, a Los Angeles non-profit organization that was created to address the disparity of academic skills, health and fitness among teenagers and young adults in low income communities.
Now, deadmau5 has launched a fundraising initiative in support of Urban Fitness 911 in partnership with CrowdRise, the largest crowd funding platform for good. Fans who donate or fundraise at crowdrise.com/deadmau5 will be entered to win a VIP trip to Firefly Music Festival to watch deadmau5 perform from side stage.
deadmau5 and his team have generously created momentum forUrban Fitness 911students, “I wanted to do something that would bring awareness to these kids and the struggles that they go through on a daily basis,” says deadmau5.
Veronica Everett-Boyce founded Urban Fitness 911 three years ago because she believes that no one’s situation is alike, and every person deserves a chance to be successful. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with deadmau5 on this campaign,” says Veronica Everett-Boyce, founder of Urban Fitness 911. “He shined a lot of light on the Urban Fitness 911 students during their meet & greet. The students were very touched, inspired and will never forget the experience.”
ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open only to individual legal residents who are physically located in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, at least age eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater, at the time of entry that agree to these Official Rules. Employees of Sponsor, Prize Provider (as defined in Section 13 below), talent and their respective parents, affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, judges, advertising and promotion agencies and anyone involved in the development or execution of the Contest, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) and household members of each such employee, whether or not related, are not eligible. All federal, state, municipal and local rules and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law. The CrowdRise Terms and Conditions (https://www.crowdrise.com/about/terms) apply. In the event of a conflict between these Official Rules and the CrowdRise Terms and Conditions, these Official Rules govern and control only to the extent of such conflict.
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About deadmau5
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’), is one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released five critically acclaimed albums: > album title goes here < (which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart, #2 on the Billboard Independent Album Chart and #5 on the Billboard Digital Album Chart), 4×4=12 (recently recognized for having sold over 500,000 copies in the United States), For Lack Of A Better Name, Random Album Title and while(1<2). The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. He appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts over nine million on his Facebook page. Look for more exciting things to come from deadmau5 in 2016.
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced ‘dead mouse’), is one of the world’s most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his singles “Professional Griefers,” “Sofi Needs A Ladder,” “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” and “I Remember,” he has also released five critically acclaimed albums: > album title goes here < (which reached #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart, #2 on the Billboard Independent Album Chart and #5 on the Billboard Digital Album Chart), 4×4=12 (recently recognized for having sold over 500,000 copies in the United States), For Lack Of A Better Name, Random Album Title and while(1<2). The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist performed at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of its first ever telecast performance highlighting electronic music. He appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone (summer double issue, 2012), marking him as the first electronic artist to do so. His ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts over nine million on his Facebook page. Look for more exciting things to come from deadmau5 in 2016.
About Urban Fitness 911
Urban Fitness 911 was established in 2013 as a complete wellness program that offers fitness, nutrition, life coaching, tutoring and exposure to adolescents and young adults. Urban Fitness 911 addresses the disparity of health and fitness in low income communities by assisting participants strengthen their mind, body and soul. Ultimately, Urban Fitness 911 is aimed at improving the academic readiness and performance of all participants so that they can advance their educations and truly impact the world for the better. Urban Fitness 911 is a project of The Giving Back Fund, Inc. (Federal Tax ID 04-3367888), a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3). For more information, please visitwww.urbanfitness911.com
Urban Fitness 911 was established in 2013 as a complete wellness program that offers fitness, nutrition, life coaching, tutoring and exposure to adolescents and young adults. Urban Fitness 911 addresses the disparity of health and fitness in low income communities by assisting participants strengthen their mind, body and soul. Ultimately, Urban Fitness 911 is aimed at improving the academic readiness and performance of all participants so that they can advance their educations and truly impact the world for the better. Urban Fitness 911 is a project of The Giving Back Fund, Inc. (Federal Tax ID 04-3367888), a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3). For more information, please visitwww.urbanfitness911.com
About CrowdRise
CrowdRise is the world’s largest and fastest growing online platform dedicated exclusively to charitable fundraising. CrowdRise is used by millions of individuals, tens of thousands of charities, hundreds of companies and many of the most famous artists and athletes in the world to creatively leverage their resources and networks to unlock the power of the crowd and raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support positive social missions.
CrowdRise is the world’s largest and fastest growing online platform dedicated exclusively to charitable fundraising. CrowdRise is used by millions of individuals, tens of thousands of charities, hundreds of companies and many of the most famous artists and athletes in the world to creatively leverage their resources and networks to unlock the power of the crowd and raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support positive social missions.
Founded by actor Edward Norton, film producer Shauna Robertson and Robert and Jeffrey Wolfe, CrowdRise has conceived, implemented and powered campaigns that have raised over $300 million to date. For more information visit www.CrowdRise.com.
