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Play.Ground Memberships

Save 25% or more when you purchase an Annual membership

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

ARTIST GENERAL
$100 PER YEAR
OR $35 PER QUARTER
Features:
  • Access to our global community of vetted music professionals and agencies available for hire, label reps, curators, and music companies
  • Profile in our artist hub for collaboration opportunities
  • Access to post in job boards for hiring needs
  • Exclusive education hub
  • Live streams & workshops
  • Member perks & partner discounts
  • Live community support and feedback
  • Music considered for monthly Play.Ground playlist
ARTIST PREMIUM
$200 PER YEAR
OR $60 PER QUARTER
Features:
  • All features from Artist General Membership
  • 30-minute kickoff consultation call with Big.Ass.Kids
  • Dedicated product manager for white-glove support
  • Quarterly calls with your dedicated B.A.K product manager
MUSIC PROFESSIONALS
$149 PER YEAR
OR $49 PER QUARTER
Features:
  • Access to our global community of vetted music professionals, artists, labels, and companies all looking to connect and share resources
  • 30-minute kickoff consultation to walkthrough platform and discuss best practices
  • Detailed member profile including work highlights, portfolio link, provided services, and more, easily accessible via hiring teams and artists
  • Direct hiring opportunities and curated job board
  • Monthly group career workshops
MUSIC COMPANIES
$219 PER YEAR
OR $59 PER QUARTER
Features:
  • Access to our global community of vetted music professionals, artists, labels, and companies
  • Dedicated account manager for hiring support
  • Kickoff consultation to walkthrough platform
  • Access to direct hiring and posting in job boards
  • Access to artist hub for talent discovery
  • Opportunity to host live streams & workshops on platform with support
  • Exclusive education hub
  • Live streams & workshops
  • Member perks & partner discounts

Become a Vetted Music Professional

B.A.K vets music professionals to distinguish you as a safe and trusted source for hire. With a "Vetted Professional" tag, you'll benefit from these perks:
  • Appear in searches when someone is looking to hire
  • Be the first to be considered for work with B.A.K projects and partner opportunities
  • Access to create a professional ad in the Service Hub, to display your services, visuals, and case studies
  • Previous clients can leave positive reviews under your Service Hub ad
  • Author a course that B.A.K will sell on your behalf in the Education Hub
  • Host a webinar, livestream chat, or workshop

To Get Vetted

  • Once you become a member of The Play.Ground, you'll receive an optional application to submit for vetted status
  • You'll be required to submit two (2) names of current Play.Ground vetted professionals as a reference
  • We take into consideration your work history, portfolio, professional network, and your references
  • If needed, we will conduct a phone interview to verify your level of experience
  • If you are approved, you will receive the tag immediately and be added to our internal database of preferred vendors. You will also receive an email with instructions on how to activate your additional benefits.

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)

Which Plan is Best For You?

Artist General

  • Community Access
  • Job Boards
  • Live Discussions
  • Community Feedback
  • Direct Hiring
  • Member Perks & Discounts
  • Education Hub & Workshops
  • Featured in Artist Hub
  • Featured in Monthly P.G Playlist
  • Featured in Resource Hub
  • Intro Call with B.A.K
  • Dedicated Product Manager
  • Quarterly Calls
  • Personalized P.G Asset
  • Sell Your Own Course
  • Host Your Own Livestream

Artist Premium

  • Community Access
  • Job Boards
  • Live Discussions
  • Community Feedback
  • Direct Hiring
  • Member Perks & Discounts
  • Education Hub & Workshops
  • Featured in Artist Hub
  • Featured in Monthly P.G Playlist
  • Featured in Resource Hub
  • Intro Call with B.A.K
  • Dedicated Product Manager
  • Quarterly Calls
  • Personalized P.G Asset
  • Sell Your Own Course
  • Host Your Own Livestream

Music Professional

  • Community Access
  • Job Boards
  • Live Discussions
  • Community Feedback
  • Direct Hiring
  • Member Perks & Discounts
  • Education Hub & Workshops
  • Featured in Artist Hub
  • Featured in Monthly P.G Playlist
  • Featured in Resource Hub
  • Intro Call with B.A.K
  • Dedicated Product Manager
  • Quarterly Calls
  • Personalized P.G Asset
  • Sell Your Own Course
  • Host Your Own Livestream

Music Organization

  • Community Access
  • Job Boards
  • Live Discussions
  • Community Feedback
  • Direct Hiring
  • Member Perks & Discounts
  • Education Hub & Workshops
  • Featured in Artist Hub
  • Featured in Monthly P.G Playlist
  • Featured in Resource Hub
  • Intro Call with B.A.K
  • Dedicated Product Manager
  • Quarterly Calls
  • Personalized P.G Asset
  • Sell Your Own Course
  • Host Your Own Livestream

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

COMING SOON!

Donate to the B.A.K Sandbox

Helping our music industry colleagues who have been impacted by the industry layoffs transition to entrepreneurship

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The B.A.K Sandbox is a fundraiser* organization set up by Big.Ass.Kids Co-Founders le'Roy Benros and Carolyn Ortiz.

*501c3 status pending

DONATION LINK COMING SOON
The Sandbox is raising funds to support the music community so we can offer:
  • Free memberships to The B.A.K Play.Ground
  • Professional development resources and workshops
  • Mental health and neurodivergent support
  • Financial planning and business management tools and resources
  • Health insurance, 401k, and other life benefits
If you've been affected by the recent layoffs and industry changes, please fill out this form to see if you qualify for a free annual membership.

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