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The Axel Foundation’s mission is to use our marketing and business expertise to give back to our community.

We believe making a lasting impact starts with giving people joy and hope to carry with them: one event, interaction, and donation at a time.

05/17/2024

WE HAVE OUR WINNER!

Thank you to the over 4,000 people who voted!

Also, remember all finalists get a FREE 2 year distribution deal from IndieMusic!

Our Winner Is: Kiara Smith Band! Congratulations!

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group, FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors YouGrow Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties InEarz Siler Wealth Management Ty Fy Studios, Inc Kona Cam Nate Morton, All Music Magazine, Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

05/15/2024

Voting ends at midnight tonight!!!! It's still anyone's game, so help your favorite performer!!!! Remember, you get one free vote per day, but you can buy additional votes for $1 each. This is your last chance to help your favorite performer and also help raise money for music programs in our schools. To vote, go to https://theaxelfoundation.com/vote/

Thank you to our partners, Consulting Group, FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc, YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark PropertiesSiler Wealth Management, InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton, All Music Magazine, Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

05/13/2024

Voting ends at midnight EST on May 15! We are just two days away! A few things to note:

1 - Vote at www.theaxelfoundation.com/vote

2 - You can vote for FREE once per day!

3 - You can buy votes for $1.00 each (all proceeds go to public school music programs!). A few good donations can change everything!

Here are the current standings:

#1 is Kiara Smith Band with 1600 votes
#2 is Zion Cruz Music with 615 votes
#3 is Jamaal K. Solomon with 504 votes
#4 is Lizzie Salica with 312 votes
#5 is Julie Juengst with 89 votes

I had a few people ask to be reminded about what the prize includes:

- A recording session at Studios
- A music video from KonaCam
- A marketing package You Grow on multiple platforms
- A custom set of in-ear monitors from InEarz

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

05/08/2024

We are halfway through the voting and the competition is heating up!!! The contestants still need your votes! Remember, you can vote once a day for free, or you can buy additional votes for $1.00! All the money from the voting goes directly to Seminole and Orange County for music in school programs. So, what are you waiting for? Go to https://theaxelfoundation.com/vote/ and cast your vote for your favorite performer!!!

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

05/04/2024

How do you choose which amazing singer to vote for? They are all awesome! To get to know each one a bit better, check out their interviews at https://theaxelfoundation.com/interviews/. Then vote for your favorite! You get one free vote per day. You can buy more votes for $1 each, and all the money raised goes to music in our schools.

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Groupp and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

05/03/2024

We have received over 1,000 votes in the first 48 hours of voting! There is still lots of time (voting ends 5/15 at midnight EST) but here is where things stand:

Zion Cruz Music and Kiara Smith Band are in a super close race for first place.

Lizzie Salica and Jamaal K. Solomon and virtually tied for second.

Julie Juengst is closing in...

Please vote at www.theaxelfoundation.com/vote

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology.

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc, YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

05/01/2024

The finalists are in!!! Each of the 5 judges selected 1 person to move into the finals! These amazing performers are: Zion Cruz Music, Julie Juengst, Lizzie Salica, Kiara Smith Band, and Jamaal K. Solomon! Go watch their epic performances and vote at https://theaxelfoundation.com/vote/

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology.

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc, YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

04/29/2024

We had a great event at FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology! We now down to our 5 finalist and YOU get to vote on the winner! They are:

Kiara Smith Band
Lizzie Salica
Julie Juengst
Jamaal K. Solomon
Zion Cruz Music

Voting begins May 1 and ends May 15 at Midnight EST. Here is sneak preview of the amazing talent you get to choose from!

We are still short of our goal, but not by much! Please donate at www.theaxelfoundation.com/Make-A-Donation

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology.

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc, YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

04/19/2024

Would you like to attend the For The Love Of Music After Party on Sunday 4/21 from 3-5:30 at Fredster's?

If you are not a contestant, judge, or staff from the event you will be required to make a donation in any amount to the charity. You can make your donation at the door or online at www.theaxelfoundation.com/make-a-donation

You never know who you will run into!

To learn more about the charity event, visit www.theaxelfoundation.com

04/16/2024

TWO QUICK THINGS:

1 - We are just 4 DAYS away from the charity competition and thanks to everyone's generosity we are just $5,000 from meeting our goal! PLEASE donate f you can at www.theaxelfoundation.com/make-a-donation

2 - We are going to hold a meet and greet after party at Fredster's: Presenting Live music and featuring Adrian’s Bar & Grill after the finals on Sunday at 3pm. If you are interested in going, please let me know ASAP so we can plan for food, etc. You can meet our amazing judges and more. The event party will be free with a donation of any amount at the door.

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology,

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Europe Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4 Warensford Well Drilling and Galati Excavation

04/12/2024

We are under TWO WEEKS AWAY! We still have slots left to perform and not only help school music programs, but also have a shot at an awesome prize package!

You will be performing for some incredible judges, including local music legend Drennan! Paul is a prolific and accomplished bass and guitar player who has performed with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Currently, Paul is the bass player for Music Mob, Blandini and the guitar player for Three Forks Road. Paul also recently completed a tour with .38 Special, and that is just the beginning of his amazing pedigree, which includes performances with:

Billy Gibbons – ZZ Top
Dee Snyder – Twisted Sister
Vince Neil – Vince Neil Band
George Lynch – Dokken, Lynch Mob
Sebastian Bach – Skid Row
Jesse James Dupree – Jackyl
Terry Ilous – XYZ, Great White

Paul is also a former Polygram Records Recording Artist.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Sign up NOW at www.TheAxelFoundation.com

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4

04/10/2024

Meet our next Judge, David "D1" Grant Jr.!

David “D1” Grant Jr. is a songwriter, keyboardist, and producer based Central Florida and Austin Tx. Born and raised in Deland, FL, Grant’s passion for music developed while playing the keyboard at his local church. His passion was fostered by his father, Bishop D.L. Grant, who taught him, “Music is in you.” Grant went on to study Recording Arts at Full Sail University in Orlando, FL.

After graduating in 2003, he began working professionally as a keyboardist, producer, and sound engineer, making and creating music across the United States. Grant has worked with top artists across their respective genres and has a score of production, mix engineer, and songwriting credits. His recent work includes production for three-time GRAMMY® nominated R&B artist, Angie Stone, and songwriting, production, and mix engineer for three-time GRAMMY® nominated Gospel artist, Mali Music. Grant produced nine of the 14 songs featured on Mali Music’s recent album, “The Book of Mali,” which debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums, and earned 2 Top 10 Singles.

In 2021 , he produced an “Amazon Original” cover of TLC’s “Waterfalls” performed by Mali Music, as well as a performance of Mali Music to be featured on the Recording Academy’s “Positive Vibes Only” virtual series. Later that year, the opportunity to work aside one of music’s most promising stars arrived and D1 began tour with the now 11-time Grammy Nominated and 5-time winner, including Album of The Year, Jon Batiste. Headlining sell out performances and TV appearances, including The Today Show, PBS Austin City Limits, NBC Global Citizen’s, Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and the unbelievable performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Along Side Jon Batiste, D1 is featured on the Organ Solo from Legendary Hall Of Fame Songwriter Diane Warren’s Hit single featuring Jon Batiste and 3-time Grammy Award Winners Pentatonix, on her hit song “Sweet” which debuted at #18 on Billboard’s AC Radio Charts.

We are honored to have David "D1" Grant Jr. on our judging panel!

Visit TheAxelFoundation.com/meet-the-judges to learn more!

Thank you to our partners, Smith Consulting Group and FL Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology

Thank you to our sponsors Ty Fy Studios, Inc, YouGrow Kona Cam Crystal L. Kinsey Realtor at Weichert, Realtors Hallmark Properties Siler Wealth Management InEarz Pearl Drums Nate Morton All Music Magazine Body Armor 4x4 Tuff Stuff Overland & 4x4 Warensford Well Drilling and Galati Excavation LLC

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2106 Judith Place
Longwood, FL
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http://TheAxelFoundation.com/

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