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
23
Charitable Coffee Shops
The Movement Cafe is an Artsy Space That Hosts Local Performers
22
Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
21
Music-Sharing Charities
OrigAudio Lets Everyone Enjoy Essential Tunes Sustainably
20
Paint Maestro Videos
The Moral Fibers Artist Profile on Gurrier Puchon Creates Connections
19
Fair Trade Record Labels
Kanaga System Krush Promotes Traditional West African Music
18
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
16
City Summer Art Escapes
Children’s Peace Theatre Brings Art to the City in an Inventive Way
15
Global Community Clothing Brands
Alternative Apparel Straddles the Line Between Corporate & Social
14
Renewable Reggae Audio Accessories
The House of Marley Attempts to Channel a Music Legend
13
Indonesian Sourcing Trips
The Ethnotek 'Batik Hunting' Video Showcases the Brand's Ethos
12
Fearless Social Innovation Festivals
A Good Week Celebrates Bettering the World
11
Enterprising Confidence Workshops
UK-Based Street Style Surgery Runs Creative Programs for Youth
10
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
8
Portuguese Social Portals
Brazil Station Provides Language Services and Education
7
Social Change Investments
The Ethical Property Company Provides Affordable Offices
6
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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Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Music AI-Generated Visual Art
Modem Joins Teenage Engineering and Bureau Cool on an Art Project
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
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
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Similar Song-Finding Apps
Similar Songs Finder Helps Music Lovers Discover New Tunes
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Musically Compatible Fitness Apps
Strava Joins Forces with Spotify for Musical Control
Text Prompt AI-Generated Playlists
Spotify is Working on New Generated Personalized Soundtracks
Adoptable Playlists Pet Ads
PEDIGREE and Spotify Help Dogs Find Forever Homes
Singer-Curated Moodboards
Etsy and Kacey Musgraves are Collaborating on a Shoppable Moodboard
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Visualized Social Streaming Features
Spotify and Snapchat are Launching the Share Track Lens
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Album-Inspired Collaborative Football Kits
FC Barcelona and Spotify Join Forces on a New Kit
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Seamless AI Song-Making
Starmony Let's Anyone Make Music in Minutes
Talent-Focused Creative Capsules
Swarovski Debuts a Collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris
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-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Music-Based Therapy Apps
Spiritune Combines Music Therapy with Neuroscience
Corn-Based Music Albums
Roots Remastered is a First-of-Its-Kind Country Album Made from Corn
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Textile Recycling Solutions
SuperCircle Secures $7M to Enhance Textile Recycling Infrastructure
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Question-Prompting Music Features
The Spotify Song Psychic Feature Works like a Magic-8 Ball
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Coconut Wood-Sourced Music Schools
Colectivo C733 Designs the Casa de Música in Mexico
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Open-Source AI Music Generators
Meta Launches an AI-Powered Music Generator Tool
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
CHD-Awareness Music Turntables
Teenage Engineering and Love Hultén Unveil the New CHD-4 Turntable
Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers
Zhujun Pang Designs the SoundMotion Speaker Connecting Peers
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
Artistic Musician-Backed Merch
Pharrell's JOOPITER Label Launches the 'Just Phriends' Merchandise
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Blockchain Copyright Platforms
Kazakh Company Launches a Blockchain Copyright Protection Platform
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Music-Based AI Frameworks
YouTube and Universal Music Group Collaborate on New AI Music Guidelines
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Collaborative Cyclist-Themed Footwear
END. and adidas Join Forces on the Social Cycling Series
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Music-Focused Dating Apps
Dating App 'Vinylly' Matches Users Through Their Music Compatibility
Mindful Soundscape Albums
6LACK's New Partnership with Endel Promotes Mental Health Through AI
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
AI-Generated Wellness Soundscapes
UMG Joins Endel to Create Personal Algorithmic Soundscapes
Music Journey-Exploring Fall Fashion
LABRUM Presents From Greener Pastures for the FW23 Season
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
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Text AI-Generated Music
MusicLM Can Create Music of Any Genre with a Text Description
Business-Friendly NFT Tools
Salesforce Introduces NFT Tools to Help Businesses Embrace Web3
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Chessboard-Themed Apparel Collections
UNDERCOVER's Collection is Inspired by Music Album Covers
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Independent Artist Discovery Tools
Formaviva is a Community for Music Lovers to Find Artists
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Punk-Inspired Parisian Factories
Studio ECOA Re-Designs the GSL Gallery Space with New Themes
B2B Music Streaming Services
Tuned Global and Sona Launch a New Music Streaming Platform
Copyright-Free Streamer Music
Talon Esports Will Create a New Music Album with United Esports
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Immersive Meditative Spaces
Sage + Sound Offers a Diverse Range of Experiences and Classes
Earthy Community Arts Center
New Makers Bureau and Localworks Design the 32° East Arts Centre
Pet Brand Playlists
Nineteen85 Produced Fancy Feast's Savoury Cravings™ Power of the Purr Playlist
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Label-Backed Musical Merch
Warner Music Partners with DRESSX for Digital Merchandise Collections
Audio Testimonials Solutions
Feedspace Revolutionizes Customer Feedback with Audio Testimonials
Equity-Focused Cannabis Companies
Vic Mensa Launches a New Cannabis Brand Called 93 Boyz
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Influencer Marketing Agencies
NYMA Embraces Influencer Marketing as a Part of its Core Offerings
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Health-Focused Staff Programs
SOCIETY Debuts the 'SOCIETY Residents' Employee Welfare Initiative
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones
House of Marley Unveils a New Audio Collection with Two Devices
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
AI-Powered Music Platforms
Incantio is a Music-First Platorm, Aiming to Streamline Music Licensing
Collaborative Music Streaming Features
Spotify Jam Enables a Personalized Listening Experience
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Collaborative Limited-Edition Ukuleles
Life is Good and Martin & Co. Unveil Exclusive Ukuleles
Nautical-Themed Streetwear Campaigns
KENZO Presents its New SS23 Collection in a Bright Campaign
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Woman-Run Music Labels
Warner Music México Debuts Gorgona, a Woman-Led Music Label
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Branded Global Music Programs
Sprite Limelight Season Two Spotlights the Untold Stories of Artists
Music-Based Award Partnerships
Amazon Music Becomes the Newest Sponsor of the Esports Awards
Charitable Branded Bands
Gibson Has Introduced the Gibson Band, Featuring Rotating Artists
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Children-Supporting Trust Initiatives
The Children who Trust Again Campaign Supports Abuse Victims
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Creative Gaming Studios
Tundra Esports’ Danny Lopez Launches a New Studio for Gaming Creators
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Secure Music Sharing
Songbox Offers Music Sharing with Security
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Social Platform Song Detection
Shazam is Broadening its Services to Identify Songs on Other Apps
Multifaceted CSR Funds
Merlin Venues is Supporting Children, Families, Aquatic Life, and More
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
Poster-Inspired Music Playlists
LineupSupply Creates Instafest-Inspired Posters Using Your Spotify
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps
Music-Forward Wine Partnerships
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Expands Its Network