# TEMP CHEK -> Youni Fest [2023] By [YouniDAO](https://paragraph.com/@younidao) · 2023-01-30 --- `JAN 2023` `MISSION:  Grow the brand, expand the footprint`  `OBJECTIVE 1:  Complete a connection with planned follow-up` `OBJECTIVE 2:  Continue to self-organize` Did everyone have a rough start to **2023**?  Join the club or mock from afar because that’s a common story.  Let’s reset and refocus.  The month is already nearly over. **January** saw a monumental step in the progress of the Operation.  The goal was to keep momentum from **Basel** and let that force fuel next steps, and guess what???  **IT DID**.  We’ve submitted a proposal to [**Lens.xyz**](https://www.lens.xyz/), one of the relationships we established at Basel.  The small step is major in its implications.  Generating “artifacts” produces more established documentation we can share and resources we can distribute.  Things like **proposals** are a pain to write, so it’s fantastic that we can write one, have it reviewed, and then turn around and reuse it with some minor or major revision.   We have not stopped building **new partnerships**.  In one of our recent meetings, our new relationships proved a solid support structure for staying focused.  There we all were, talking, sharing experiences.  It doesn’t happen often, probably to keep from focusing on too much struggle, but it was timely.  `Do yourself a favor and talk to your friends, family, pets, or plants.  It’s healthy.  Heck, talk to yourself!  Sometimes, it’s the only intelligent conversation you can find.`  > Artist Highlight: ZADAN @zadaneth on Twitter: > --------------------------------------------- > > A developer/singer/songwriter who has been a musician for 21 years is creating music to express his battle with PTSD and to share his trauma and experiences in a way that can be beneficial to others who listen along the way. Building a legacy and fighting to create a secure and enjoyable experience that people of all backgrounds can come together to enjoy for the pure energy that creativity is we all do our best to harness into our craft. As a founder of an ever-growing web3 development agency; ZATHENA VENTURE, LLC and their NFT project “Lions of Zathena”, there are constantly new things to keep an eye out on that are being developed such as the upcoming 3 track EP releasing next month titled “Down” with some development integration that hasn’t been seen yet in the web3 music space! \*\* \*\* ### Let’s get into the Temp Chek-list: * **First, let’s consider some Recent News** * THE LENS MEETING. * It’s time to write a proposal * Time for submission is not entirely limited, but we want to move in the spirit of progress * COMPLETE * Next Steps: * Await response from Lens * ETA for action = early February * _Are you on Telegram yet?_ * We are welcoming members who show up consistently to our weekly Google Meet -URL- and contribute in other very vital ways * _Chase & Pragmatic (@ATLNerrd) have a “Temp Chek Mini” event on February 11th_  * _We are pausing_ [_Artist Interview_](https://glass.xyz/Hp4BahCLHwQcYkgiyuAWLJbe2PtsERpihKSvGQ5wjrTd) _releases until March so that we can bring more value around the interviews we’ve already released._ * If you’re an artist on one of these interviews, we are scheduling 1on1 Twitter Spaces to do a live interview! \*\* \*\* * **Next let’s take a moment to share the Spotlight with Musician Updates** * _Here are words we want to highlight from the wise:  Listening to the Voices of Generals_ * Pragmatic (Atlanta, GA) * Continue the focus on web3 education * Create something that supports, like educational materials, as a way to get involved * Visual tools make impact * Regarding partnerships, support roles are appreciated.  Look to support the arts or their medium.  Align your mission with their mission.  Demonstrate that you understand what they want, almost as if it's the same thing you want. * _Chase (Atlanta, GA)_ * Tentative meeting was 1/13; updates to come  * Looking at finalized dates and execution * Make YouniFest relevant for the local artist in ATL; have impact for ATL. * Give a benefit to the local artist * Enhance the culture of the local community * _MR. MUZIX (Nashville, TN)_ * Remember that opportunities to support are local AND virtual * Provide opportunities to celebrate independent artistry * _Mavi (Richmond, VA)_ * Value should be symbiotic * Consider the “value exchange” (what each gets vs. what they give), keep the ask simple, but with their interest in mind * [https://tome.app/mavi-68e/fundraising-for-a-music-festival-a-journey-to-success-clcjk2wkj0q886h3an4du7f67?page=clcjk2wko0q896h3ad93eq4au](https://tome.app/mavi-68e/fundraising-for-a-music-festival-a-journey-to-success-clcjk2wkj0q886h3an4du7f67?page=clcjk2wko0q896h3ad93eq4au) * **Sponsor/Partner Updates** * We are in conversation with a couple of potential sponsorships  * **WHY THAT MATTERS:**  It’s ‘free’ money, while also validation that we are moving in the right direction.  **_It’s proof that local artists ARE underserved and overlooked_** in the entertainment megamachine and that something must be done!  And we can do that with resources from supporters.  _It becomes our obligation to make effective use of every resource and each opportunity that presents itself_.  **What opportunities are available?** * _There are two 2 types of Lens_ [_creator grants_](https://aave.notion.site/Grants-Application-eec79f59fbad4e34b51acc3c936073a2) _(Content & Event)_ * **Content grants** are for creators who have a specific content initiative they would like to release on Lens. Content is typically exclusive to Lens for a specified period. * **Event grants** are for creators who plan to host or participate in an event that will incorporate Lens and the Lens community. * _Proposals:_ **_AI Tools to help write your proposal (_**[**_QuilBot_**](https://quillbot.com/chrome-extension?utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=chrome_extension_premium&campaign_type=search)**_,_** [**_ChatGPT_**](https://openai.com/)**_)_** * We need to get into the practice (as you should too!) * Proposals are going to be our method for articulating the YouniFest vision * These write-ups, along with any questions & details sent to us via email become artifacts we can use in the future * All major proposals will be presented in the weekly Temp Chek calls * _SXSW initiation_  * We are looking at collaborations during SXSW * Nothing significant to report, but stay tuned.  This could quickly change. * **Collaborator/Partner (Bridging brands & communities)** * `General Partnerships - Who You With?` * New partners with potential identified  * _UVR_ * Saiko as frequent contributor/speaker in the space * Cross-collaborative marketing and promotion * Connections with other space hosts (Hurricane, Xand) * _Hifi Labs/EQ_ * collaboration on the way to help with education & onboarding  * Working on an onboarding pamphlet parallel with the next EQ issue * _Lens_ * The proposal has been submitted * Await a response * Next steps:  1. Continue to organize the operation 2. Identify * _NeonOx_ * We are looking at a partnership with this NFT ticketing platform for Youni Fest * **Names to know:**  DYOR - We actively explore partnerships.  If you see something major happening with any name listed below, please share.  We encourage collaboration and exploration.  Just like collaborations, you may find some tools are good for you and not for others (and vise versa).  Don’t take our word for it; see for yourself. * HiFi Labs (meeting on a weekly basis) * @hifilabs  is a creative incubator and artist mentorship collective building an artist-owned, community-powered future for musicians. * We’ve finalized the first draft of our onboarding pamphlet! * [ZORA](https://zora.co/) * ZORA is a music NFT marketplace * Lens [https://docs.lens.xyz/docs](https://docs.lens.xyz/docs)  * The Lens Protocol is a Web3 social graph on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake blockchain. It is designed to empower creators to own the links between themselves and their community, forming a fully composable, user-owned social graph. * Tell.ie * Content hosting [https://tell.ie/u/youniDAO](https://tell.ie/u/youniDAO) * [Formless](https://formless.xyz/) * A web3 music platform * Glass.xyz * Glass is a blockchain video marketplace where you can buy video collectable  * New drops!! - [https://glass.xyz/Hp4BahCLHwQcYkgiyuAWLJbe2PtsERpihKSvGQ5wjrTd](https://glass.xyz/Hp4BahCLHwQcYkgiyuAWLJbe2PtsERpihKSvGQ5wjrTd) * **City Representative Updates - Keeping up with the Operation** * `DEFINITIONS:` * _Brand Ambassador_ * A point of contact for Temp Check  * Promotes the idea that the local artist is the foundation of music entertainment * Holds that the local community wants to support local talent * Embraces web3 as a means to enhance collaboration, not replace it * Participates in Temp Chek as an affiliate connected with the local artist community. * _City Rep_ * A point of contact for a given city * You can be the only or one of many * You don’t just represent a city or locale, but you represent the _artists_ in that locale * **Temp Chek IRL is starting back up again. Next cities we visit will be: (in no order)**  * Chicago * @iGoByLC * Richmond * @mavitayl0r * @p3t3rango * @jordanstweetts * Nashville * @tarotsings * MR. MUZIX * @SammyArriaga * @ZironiVioletta * **Miami connections** * WavWRLD * Contributors: Michael, Mary, Leo, Karma, Violetta * **Atlanta Point of Contacts (PCs)** * City Rep: Pragmatic * City Rep: Chase Ink * Venue: 7 Stages * Artist Connector: Zach M., Yotecanfly * **DC (PCs)** * Connector & Venue: Duck * Podcaster & Connector: Jake A.  * Promotional Assistance & Venue: Anthony C. * **Charlotte (PCs)** * Connector & Contributor: Pragmatic * Connector: Sarah F. * And more… ### CLOSING REMINDERS * `Review action items` * If you want to support YouniDAO financially, we have a crowdfund campaign with JuiceBox, these funds will go towards paying musicians who perform at YouniFest Summer 2023 * Come to our weekly calls on Thursday’s @ 7pm EST to explore different ways to contribute * Artist Interview drops are on pause until March 2023 * We are accepting Musician Submissions for YouniFest! [https://tell.ie/youniDAO/VK7qOfCQecBy](https://tell.ie/youniDAO/VK7qOfCQecBy) * `Upcoming reminders` * Temp Chek January 2023: Nashville, TN * Temp Chek (Nov 2022 - Feb 2023) is the crowdfunded onboarding campaign.   * YouniFest (June - August 2023) * Pragmatic (who ‘throws down’) may be the officiator of the first unofficial YouniFest Cook-off (tbd); no plans yet * Temp Chek builds momentum for YouniFest.  Sponsorship speculatively finalized mid-March. * `Next meetings` * Weekly Temp Chek calls every Thursday @7pm est - DM @brenna\_inc or @saikochildxyz for the link! * Early February will see a meeting with Richmond PCs! ![Campfire House](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cc22bd2dc87ca0f0ea2410cfaa626701a459d47337807be6f220da1c773cabc8.jpg) Campfire House ![@pastelETH ft. on "Yell & Scream"](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b7ae311de8d6d1a734ec5aa4aef010defbc55e8124efa7f46391eea1df5f697e.jpg) @pastelETH ft. on "Yell & Scream" ![Campfire Studios at Art Basel](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7dc34343ed06e0482e12c91f813ea2889de8ce0a559535a334605f11dcc53ffa.jpg) Campfire Studios at Art Basel ![Pragmatic (@atlnerrd) in the studio ](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3b4f6825cbb4d0d11194d790a2d1cbf5fe359180ac3e1898641142e25db24b88.png) Pragmatic (@atlnerrd) in the studio ![Pragmatic Collaborating!](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bbf6fe0222125d1595bc0eb27a6c40be1d4051cca406234749c4d0f7bfc2088a.png) Pragmatic Collaborating! --- *Originally published on [YouniDAO](https://paragraph.com/@younidao/temp-chek-youni-fest-2023)*