Bassnectar: $/Basshead Competition

by Meredith Community, Mental Health

If you like music with massive amounts of bass, crazy sound effects and hyper-adrenalized lyrics--you may already know about Bassnectar, an electronic music producer/DJ who performs sold out shows all over the country (we got to see Lorin from Bassnectar at Bonnaroo!). If you dig ReachOut, you should definately get to know him! Get over to Bassnectar's site to vote for ReachOut.com to win up to $25,000 dollars from ticket proceeds in his $/BH (Dollar per Basshead) competition. To vote, click on the right arrows on the home page until you get to the voting page (page 4). This is a HUGE opportunity for ReachOut.com so, if you've ever thought about doing something to help---VOTE NOW!

What is $/BH?

"For every person who attends a Bassnectar event or show, we donate $1 to nonprofit organizations in an effort to encourage giving, and to promote a strong, informed, empowered community. This concept is meaningful to us because it gives us an opportunity to come together and truly make a positive difference in the world. Here is how it works:

1. We collect and donate one dollar for every ticket sold, and send it to Air Traffic Control, a non profit organization that helps artists optimize their opportunities for social contribution.

2. Every time the Bass Bank reaches a minimum of $50,000 we will present 3 different organizations that are doing amazing things to empower education, health, or community. You can learn about the organizations, what they do and how, and see how you can get involved if you are interested. This is not only a great way to give back, but it is also an awesome way to meet new friends, and to explore life OUTSIDE of the party.

3. We hold a vote at bassnectar.net to place the organizations in order of preference.

4. The organization with the most votes will receive $25,000, the runner up will receive $15,000 and the third finalist will receive $10,000." via bassnectar.net

Justin Bieber has a charity too. Why should I care about $/BH?

Firstly, $ per Basshead is driven by fans. The initiative isn't a charity per say: it's a way to get a community of like-minded people to support worthwhile work -- as it seems important to them. It also lets bassnectar choose new organizations that are making impact in new ways, every year.

Lorin from Bassnectar got in contact with ReachOut.com and consulted with staff several times before accepting ReachOut.com as a worthy organization for his cause. The Bassnectar team have also agreed to distribute ReachOut swag to some 60,000 anticipated concert goers. If you're going to Bass Center 3 look for anybody wearing a ReachOut Tee or if you are going to any of the other stops on his tour, look for goodies from RO! Basically, Lorin (aka Mr. Bassnectar) is an individual who is committed to using his music to help others and making an lasting impact in the world.

Photos by Dave Vann

Are you a bass head? Is making a lasting positive impact in the world important to you?