I want to create an entertainment program aimed at people with more advanced ages, who are alone and their home, in homes, day centers, etc ... A way to nurture this part of the population through popular Portuguese songs.
I am a 54-year-old entrepreneur who walks towards the so-called "in pain" age ... Until now I was doing shows of popular music, which stopped happening with the rules imposed by the pandemic. I am concerned about the aging of the population, and I would be very happy if I could help the elderly to endure the hardships of this society so forgotten by the elderly. Due to the difficulty that the pandemic has come to impose in terms of bringing the most vulnerable people closer together, I fear that the animation, aimed at this growing share of our population, will be scarce. At other times, I and other elements of the team (musicians and socio-cultural animators) that I intend to stimulate, we experienced live animation in homes, in animations directed to this specific population, "grandparent parties" with great joy. We feel the comfort and encouragement that traditional and popular music gives them. Aware that we are all aware of the tightness that this part of the population has suffered from the pandemic, we must act and not expect the state to take this care properly and consistently. What really hasn't happened.
I would like to gather support to put this "Animation Program" into action, which will be made publicly available for "consumption" by everyone who wants to enjoy it. Based on traditional songs, traditions, which help the elderly to relive other times and which by their joy give courage, helping to live with greater emotional comfort. The Program will be broadcast on a weekly basis, being available on the video channel and on social channels in order to reach the majority of the population in the “golden age”. There will also be a recording of an Audio CD with the title "Tradição de Coração" which will be available to be sent to anyone who requests it.
About the author
Fernando Graça - Musician / Singer at heart.
I started early to develop my skills as a communicator and animator.
As a teenager and young man, I was a scout and developed activities related to theater and music, having been the vocalist of a dance ensemble, however, from the age of 18 I worked in a local Radio (FM) in Pombal where I remained employed for 20 years exercising the activity broadcaster / announcer and commercial manager.
In the commercial area I also visited local and regional newspapers. From the age of 35 I started taking courses in computer science, web design, Photoshop and other tools, and web marketing that helped me to continue to be strong for work when the internet started to assert itself as the means of communication of the future.
At 45 I started again in music creating happy songs so necessary for the good mood of the population. I created the character "Xico à Portuguesa" that went through Got Talent, Praça da Alegria and many parties in this country and by Portuguese communities in Europe singing originals and popular and traditional songs ... There was also another aspect of Xico (Xico At the end of 2019, everything was on track to launch my album of originals and continue this career ... but the pandemic came to change our lives ...
Now it is clear that I intend to continue to boost the activity of this character, but the taste that gives me comfort who needs comfort and cheer up who needs courage ... I created this dream that I would like to realize ... the problem is that I have no means enough ... but I will not lack ... This is not to be a financially profitable project, but its continuity has to be sustainable ...
Budget and due dates
The value of the fundraising will be to partially cover the initial investment to create a video / audio recording and editing studio.
Semi-professional video material for filming and software for video editing.
Estimated material to purchase:
2 digital camcorders € 1700,
Video / audio mixing desk € 1400,
Cables and Accessories 250 €,
2 studio microphones € 300,
Video Editing Software 200 €
I already have some audio material and in the first phase we will use what I have ...
If it can muster enough support, the first recording will be produced to be released between September and December 2021.
There will be a recording of an audio CD "Tradição de Coração" that can be sent to the institutions that shelter and care for the elderly, as well as to their home, if they are at home.
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