Patreon - a fantastic platform for Artists and Fans!!

By Lexi Staebler

Have you ever wondered how to build a bigger community with your fans? Well, artists (and fans!) this one platform is perfect for you! “Patreon” is a platform where artists have the opportunity to connect closer with their biggest fans and have complete creative control of their space. The platform acts as a direct line for artists to communicate with their fans in an intimate space, through options such as group chats, comments, DMs, or email to make the experience special and individual. Artist's platforms also have several membership options you can select to be a part of as a fan, spanning different monthly fees.

Each artists’ space is uniquely designed to fit them—their music, personality and passions! Things such as videos, podcasts, writing, art, music, recipes, passions, and hobbies are commonly shared on artists' patreon platforms for fans to access and enjoy. These exclusive works shared to the platform are a great way for artists to grow and turn something they enjoy, a talent, or a passion into a creative business to further connect with their fans. These communities act like a “VIP experience” for fans from their favorite artist to get a sneak peak into their artistry and/or personal life more than the average listener.

Independent Artists We Love With Awesome Patreons:

Marr Bue patreon homepage

Mary Bue

Mary loves to share her thoughts about her passion, yoga, on her Patreon. She also enjoys sharing postcards, handwritten notes and artworks with her fans. You can also download a song a week with its stories and get to hear Mary’s spiritual, emotional and mental thoughts.





Jaimee Harris

Jamiee shares a behind the scenes sneak peak with her fans, showing them what day-to-day artist life can look like. She also posts cover songs, first clips of new music, and cover art for her superfans to see before the general public. Jamiee also does Q and A’s, private live streams, polls, and shout-outs to specific fans!


Jamiee Harris patreon homepage

Ordinary Elephant patreon homepage

Ordinary Elephant


This duo utilizes their Patreon as a safe space to connect with their listeners. The duo expresses themselves as one voice made of poetry and music, and on their Patreon, you can hear lovely poetry read by Crystal in her calming and soothing voice. They also share new songs they’re working on, or their version of someone else’s song to the platform as well.


Sara Milonovich

Sara gives her Patreon fans a fiddle tune a week and loves to sprinkle in chicken puns as well! Additionally, once a month she hosts a booze-themed livestream where a featured drink is picked and she dives into the history, chemistry, and other fun facts. Sara then sings performs a song or two on the livestream highlighting the chosen drink!

Sara Milonovich patreon homepage

Olivia Management artists, Alex Blue, Derek Webb and Ruthie Collins all have Patreon platforms which you can join to become a part of their personalized community space! Be sure to check them out for an inside look and closer artist/fan relationship!

*disclaimer: we do not full-time manage any of the artists listed above.

Nashville: Community Relief Resources

by Jackie Minton

Monday, March 2nd was a typical day for middle Tennessee, but when the sun rose on Tuesday morning the destruction that happened overnight became visible. We are utterly heart broken with the victims of this incredible storm. Below we have compiled a few resources for those affected, as well as information on how to get involved with the city’s recovery efforts. The Olivia Team is proud to be apart of this community and truly believes we are #NashvilleStrong.

Image by Brett Carlsen / Getty Images / The Basement East after the storm.

Image by Brett Carlsen / Getty Images / The Basement East after the storm.

MusiCares

MusiCares is an organization within the Grammy Foundation that grants personal and financial assistance to industry professionals that suffer from critical circumstances. See their website to find the Nashville office’s contact information and to learn more about their charitable work. 

Airbnb Open Homes

Airbnb has mobilized a site to help those seeking shelter find a free place to stay, available through March, 24th. Hosts willing to open their homes to those in need, have listed their spaces for free. Learn more about their Open Homes Program here

Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition

Tennessee’s Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition offers a list of shelter and storage options by county, in a variety of languages. 

The Donelson Fellowship

A local church is accepting donations for its Disaster Relief Fund and encourages individuals personally affected by the storm to contact them. Their email is office@donelson.org

If you would like to help in Nashville’s recovery efforts, consider giving to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund or to the Salvation Army Nashville Relief Fund.

For those who live locally and would like to serve, you can volunteer with Hands On Nashville to assist in clean up and recovery efforts.