From fair trade record labels to creative confidence workshops for young people, these music-related social enterprises know the power of a good song. Some of the examples featured here are more overtly sound-affiliated, for instance, Kanaga System Krush and the Global Block Foundation even. However, some, like Community Film Unit, are more interested in the medium of film but obviously music plays a role in the creation of that, especially where visuals are concerned as connected to the mission.
Take a look at these music-related social enterprises featured on SocialBusiness.org, which include a wide range of industries, and see what kind of music many of these organization are either creating or invested in as part of their narrative, that is, a way to tell their own story.
25 Music-Related Social Enterprises
From Fair Trade Record Labels to Creative Confidence Workshops:
Tiana Reid — Jun 28, 2013 — Social Good
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Global Street Art Sneakers
BucketFeet Shoes Support Artists and Empower Children
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Fair Trade Peruvian Handcrafts
Sanyork Promotes Artisans in a Poor Community of Lima
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Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
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Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
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Music-Sharing Charities
OrigAudio Lets Everyone Enjoy Essential Tunes Sustainably
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Paint Maestro Videos
The Moral Fibers Artist Profile on Gurrier Puchon Creates Connections
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Fair Trade Record Labels
Kanaga System Krush Promotes Traditional West African Music
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Jobs to End Homelessness
'Mission Possible' Helps Create Opportunities for Vancouver's Eastside
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Culturally Creative Denim Ads
The Diesel + Edun Campaign Celebrates African Performance Art
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City Summer Art Escapes
Children’s Peace Theatre Brings Art to the City in an Inventive Way
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Global Community Clothing Brands
Alternative Apparel Straddles the Line Between Corporate & Social
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Renewable Reggae Audio Accessories
The House of Marley Attempts to Channel a Music Legend
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Indonesian Sourcing Trips
The Ethnotek 'Batik Hunting' Video Showcases the Brand's Ethos
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Fearless Social Innovation Festivals
A Good Week Celebrates Bettering the World
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Enterprising Confidence Workshops
UK-Based Street Style Surgery Runs Creative Programs for Youth
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Social Good Photo Apps
FoodShareFilter is an Instagram Supported Filter That Profits an NGO
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Local Multimedia Messages
The Community Film Unit is a Youth-Focused Social Enterprise
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Portuguese Social Portals
Brazil Station Provides Language Services and Education
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Social Change Investments
The Ethical Property Company Provides Affordable Offices
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Electrifying Donation Bracelets
Electric Family Creates Friendship Bracelets for World Vision
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Social Entrepreneur Songs
'Be Unreasonable With Me' is the Institute's Unofficial Tune
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Crowdsourced Peace-Promoting Anthems
Peace Mix UK is Creating a Unique Musical Opportunity
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Fair Trade Bulk Apparel
Epona Clothing Supplies Ethical Tees for Charities, Schools & Businesses
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Pediatrics-Funding Sounds
'Music is Medicine' Supports Creative Therapies for Children
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Dramatic Social Enterprises
13th Theatre Company Uses the Performing Arts to Build Confidence
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Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Music-Inspired Tequila Partnerships
EMPIRE is Partnering with León Y Sol Tequila
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
Spotify x BAPE Redefine Hip Hop with New Playlist Covers
Inclusive Social Support Programmes
MCR Social is Supporting Underrepresented Neurodiverse Youth
Eco-Conscious Puzzle Games
Joe Jonas, Kwalee and PlanetPlay Promote Text Express: Word Adventure
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Text Prompt AI-Generated Playlists
Spotify is Working on New Generated Personalized Soundtracks
Singer-Curated Moodboards
Etsy and Kacey Musgraves are Collaborating on a Shoppable Moodboard
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Personalized Music Tracking Tools
Chart Your Music Lets Users Curate and Track Custom Music Charts
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Entertainment-Driven Beauty Marketing
Skincalories Creates a Unique and Musical Brand Experience
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Album-Inspired Collaborative Football Kits
FC Barcelona and Spotify Join Forces on a New Kit
AI Music Producers
AI Song Creates Unique Tunes Tailored to User Preferences
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Music Industry Creative Offices
22RE Transforms a Vaulted Factory into a Modern Workspace
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Corn-Based Music Albums
Roots Remastered is a First-of-Its-Kind Country Album Made from Corn
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
Question-Prompting Music Features
The Spotify Song Psychic Feature Works like a Magic-8 Ball
Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools
Jamselect Redefines Music Sharing for the Digital Era
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Interactive Music Photo Frames
The WICKED x Samsung Music Frame Features Three Photographs
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Expanded Music Course Libraries
Duolingo and Sony Music Add New Songs to its Music Course
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Creative Music Community Initiatives
Awake NY and Marshall Join on the Live from Awake NY Project
Seamless AI Song-Making
Starmony Let's Anyone Make Music in Minutes
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Blockchain Copyright Platforms
Kazakh Company Launches a Blockchain Copyright Protection Platform
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Gamer Music Libraries
The Nintendo Music App Shares Fan-Favorite Nintendo Soundtracks
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Contemporary Music Office Redesigns
M Moser Associates Revamps the Sony Music Office in Mumbai
Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
The SoundCloud Store Lets Artists Create Their Own Merch
Localized Enterprise Programs
Unilever Introduced a Suppliers’ Recruitment Drive in Thailand
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Musical Social Media Channels
Snipy is a Social Network for Musicians to Connect with One Another
Spirits Producer-Friendly Business Features
Ekos Offers Features for Craft Spirits Producers
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Educational Agriculture Platforms
The Accountability Framework Initiative Emphasizes Ethics
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Youth Education Partnerships
FP Markets and Cricket Brasil Debuted a Youth Development Initiative
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Comprehensive Mood Tracking Apps
Moodset Integrates Music to Help Users With Introspection
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Social Music Experiences
Dila Connects Users by Creating Friendships Through Playlists
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Musical Integration Platforms
PulseShare Empowers Website Owners to Integrate Spotify Content
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Immersive Meditative Spaces
Sage + Sound Offers a Diverse Range of Experiences and Classes
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Gym-Specific Music Licensing Services
FITRADIO Has Launched a New Music Licensing Service
Audio Testimonials Solutions
Feedspace Revolutionizes Customer Feedback with Audio Testimonials
Sustainable Pop Album Packaging
Billie Eilish is Releasing an Eco-Friendly Album Design
Collaborative Music Platforms
Tidal Now Supports Artist Collaboration Through 'Tidal Collabs'
Artist-Supported Cannabis Series
Green Thumb Industries Introduces the RYTHM Artist Series
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Social Good Chocolate Products
A'cappella Chocolates Kabalagala Clusters Were Made with Nonprofits
Sustainable Indie Album Releases
Coldplay Commits to a Sustainable Album Release for 'Moon Music'
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Independent Artist Discovery Tools
Formaviva is a Community for Music Lovers to Find Artists
Artful Audio Box Sets
Enhance Celebrates its Anniversary with Two Run Box Sets
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
AI-Powered Influencer Tools
SMINCO Connects Businesses with Influencers for Marketing Campaigns
Charitable Branded Bands
Gibson Has Introduced the Gibson Band, Featuring Rotating Artists
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Band Name Generators
This Tool Uses Keywords to Help Musicians Craft Their Band Name
Shared Kitchen Initatives
Metro & Food Banks of Quebec Address Food Insecurity
Secure Music Sharing
Songbox Offers Music Sharing with Security
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Royalty-Generating Nature Sounds
Sounds Right Generates Royalties from Nature's Music
Game-Specific Adaptive Music
PlusMusic Enhances Gaming Immersion with Personalized Music
Musician Discovery Platforms
MyMuute Offers Comprehensive Profiles for Musicians for Hire
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Local Economic Growth Initiatives
Hershey's is Supporting Village Savings and Loan Associations
Sound-Celebrating Listening Rooms
OJAS Listening Room Opens at USM Modular Furniture
Revenue-Boosting Music Tools
CD Baby Showcases the CDB Boost Feature to Help Songwriters Get Paid
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Connective Fan-Driven Music Platforms
Sesh is a Space for Artists and Fans to Meet
Music-Forward Wine Partnerships
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Expands Its Network