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Become a B.A.K Play.Ground Member

Connect with artists, creatives, and professionals through shared work opportunities, music business education, and community dialogue.

Membership Options
Access to Industry Events
Access to Education Resources

Get the Support You Need

At B.A.K, we're invested in the heart of our music community. From the fine details of our projects to the caliber of the professionals we vet, we ensure artists receive the support they deserve.

Play.Ground Memberships

Save 25% or more when you purchase an Annual membership

or get a Quarterly membership to support your average release cycle.

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GENERAL
JOIN
For Artists
Quarterly: $35 | Annual: $100
Connect directly with a sandbox of vetted music professionals available for immediate hire, curate your artist's team, promote your music in the artist hub, and more.
PREMIUM
JOIN
For Artists
Quarterly: $60 | Annual: $200
All General membership benefits, plus: Dedicated product manager providing white-glove support and quarterly consultations.
MUSIC PROFESSIONALS
JOIN
Quarterly: $49 | Annual: $149
We believe artists should hire music professionals directly. Create a profile and showcase your services to a community of artists ready to hire!
MUSIC COMPANIES + AGENCIES
JOIN
Quarterly: $59 | Annual: $219
Work with a B.A.K project manager to help hire for your next project with white-glove account support.

Play.Ground Perks

  • Access to a curated, active, global community of music professionals, agencies, creatives, labels, and music companies
  • Direct messaging for easy member-to-member communication
  • Access to post in job boards for hiring needs
  • Access to live streams + workshops
  • Access to member perks & partner discounts
  • Live community support and feedback
  • Access to education hub + video library (coming soon)

Peak Inside the Play.Ground

Inside the Play.Ground

Learn how to navigate the different features of our platform

Find a Vetted Music Professional

Use our search filters to locate the perfect music professionals for your project

Why Hire From The Play.Ground?

Hiring in music is not easy. With B.A.K, you can find ease knowing that we've done the work for you.

We vet music professionals to ensure safe hires

A 'Vetted Music Professional' tag is granted after B.A.K confirms:

  • Proven work results that are recent and consistent with high industry standards.
  • Independent work experience with music artists and their teams.
  • Work process and familiarity with industry operational standards and procedures.
A majority of our professionals have been affected by recent music layoffs
  • They come with real experience.
  • They understand music culture.
  • They deserve to be hired.
Enjoy a dedicated account manager and white-glove hiring support
  • Your account manager will curate talent options from The Play.Ground based on your brief.
  • Whether it be a quick text or a detailed email - we understand sometimes you're in a hurry, and we're here to help!
  • Have quarterly review meetings with your account manager so we can stay ahead of your needs.

Elevating Talent.

Supporting Music Careers Through Change.

The B.A.K Sandbox is an initiative* led by Big.Ass.Kids to provide resources to music professionals who have been impacted by the recent industry layoffs, helping them re-establish their career.

With the funds raised, Big.Ass.Kids will be able to offer impacted music professionals the following resources:

  • Free memberships to The B.A.K Play.Ground

  • Direct access to music artists, agencies and companies who are looking to hire freelancers
  • Professional development resources and workshops
  • Mental health and neurodivergent support
  • Financial planning and business management tools & resources

If You've Been Impacted by the layoffs and need support

Apply for a complimentary one year membership at the BAK Play.Ground

Apply Today

* The BAK Sandbox is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN) 46-1323531.

Learn More About Our Freelancers

In Our Weekly Play.Ground Digest

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Erica "Ricki" Nelson

Artist Development & Music Marketing

Kellys

Graphic Designer

Kasey Phillips

Music Producer & Engineer

Ellen Mangan

Artist Marketing & Strategy Professional

Jess Kenney

Music Growth Strategist & Consultant

Mandy Salem-Aubry

Music Publishing Strategist & Advisor

Dan Green

Touring + Artist Management & Marketing

Bobby Dirienzo

Music Marketer

Carola Nebbia

Graphic Designer & Illustrator