fever-pitch is an independent, unincorporated entity that is unaffiliated with any other organisation. based in hamilton, new zealand, we believe in the power of art at the community level to inspire, empathise, and entertain.

the fund operates as a non-profit, informed by the founders’ marxist and anarcho-communist beliefs. we believe that money is the tool by which the working class individuals are subjugated and prevented from achieving their full potential, including artistically. it is our hope that, through our actions, we present an ethical argument for a new economic system with the power to unbridle the people and bring about an artistic renaissance.

we operate based on the following four principles:

1. let artists art

stay out of the creative process unless asked for input.

2. be human

embrace mistakes and risks, remember that everyone else is human too.

3. empowerment, not profit

art gives meaning to the human experience. make decisions based on sustainable impact.

4. always in progress

don’t stop learning and developing. be ready to pivot.

disclosure

the decision on which projects receive funding is made by the administrator. the administrator may choose to disclose details of specific submissions to some or all of the investors, who serve as advisors in the decision making process. except where express permission has been given in the submission, none of the information you provide will be disclosed outside of the group of investors under any circumstance, and the information will never be used to leverage an investor’s interests.

conflicts of interest

fever-pitch was founded, and currently administered by, ye-gon ryoo (he/they) together with other likeminded individuals who chose not to be identified. he is currently working as, or has worked in the past as, a musician, musical director, and producer for a number of ensembles and theatre productions.

ye-gon’s full list of involvements can be found on his personal website. they currently serves as an active board member of deller productions, a company which specialises in musical theatre productions.

the fund consists of the personal assets of the founders that have been set aside for this purpose, with additional investment from undisclosed individuals.