Subscribe and Become A Member!
New Feeling is structured as a multi-stakeholder cooperative. When you subscribe, you also become a member and co-owner – helping to equitably pay contributors (a growing list of talented music writers across the country!) through dues and shape the organization’s direction through your voting power. One member, one share, one vote.
We know that everyone may have a different reason for joining New Feeling. That’s why we’ve created several membership types, each tailored to particular benefits and roles. We encourage you to choose the membership structure that best suits your capacity and intentions.
For now, we have three member classes available, with the intention to introduce a ‘Writer Member’ classification as we grow. (Don’t worry – you’ll be able to switch membership classifications when that happens, if you’d like!)
New Feeling’s membership seeks to build up a community of like-minded individuals passionate about supporting new models of artistic production and appreciation. We thank you for your interest and willingness to take this exciting step with us.
| COMMUNITY MEMBER/OWNER |
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You believe in New Feeling’s goals, want to support the cooperative monetarily as a subscriber and involved community member. You’re looking to add your voice to decisions affecting the cooperative’s future through co-ownership, or are simply excited to back New Feeling as a patron. Importantly, your monthly subscription/member dues contributes to a remuneration structure that fairly compensates Canadian music writers and helps push the co-op toward sustainability. As co-owners of New Feeling, Community Members receive voting rights at Member Meetings, including New Feeling’s AGM, to vote on matters that affect the co-op as a whole and their membership group; they also are eligible for a seat on New Feeling’s Board as an elected representative of the Community Membership Group. Membership is $6 monthly or one payment of $70 for the year. Become a Community Member of New Feeling! |
| Advisory Member/Owner |
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You’re a seasoned vet of the media or music industry and/or someone with the resources to support up-and-coming writers in the country’s music media landscape. You’re tired of seeing freelancers underpaid and want to be a part of a change in the industry. You’ve been looking for a way to support Canadian alternative media and are inspired by the opportunity to strengthen our co-op’s course towards financial sustainability and success. You may also be interested in providing advice, knowledge, and networking opportunities to New Feeling’s members. As co-owners of New Feeling, Advisory Members receive voting rights at Member Meetings, including New Feeling’s AGM to vote on matters that affect the co-op as a whole and their membership group; they also are eligible for a seat on New Feeling’s Board as an elected representative of the Advisory Membership Group. |
Organizing Member OWner |
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New Feeling’s operational and editorial direction is run by its organizing members. The cooperative is made up of several working groups with memberships and leadership that rotate out on a bi-annual basis. As co-owners of New Feeling, Organizing members also receive voting rights at Member Meetings, including New Feeling’s AGM to vote on matters that affect the co-op as a whole and their membership group; they also receive eligibility for a seat on New Feeling’s Board as an elected representative of the Organizing Membership Group. Does this sound like you? Membership is $6 monthly or one payment of $70 for the year. |
Donation |
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Don’t want to join the co-op but still want to support our work? New Feeling also accepts donations. Please note: we are not a registered charity and therefore we cannot issue tax receipts for donations. |
Our form is secure, and you can change or cancel your support at any time.
FAQ
I’m unable to continue supporting New Feeling at this time. Can I cancel my membership?
You can cancel your membership to the co-op at any time. Upon cancelling your subscription you surrender your ownership share in the co-op immediately, as well as any titles or responsibilities performed with the co-op (i.e. a seat on the board).
I can no longer afford to support New Feeling financially. Can I still be involved with the co-op?
Yes. The terms of membership to the cooperative include a ‘hardship exemption’ for those who are financially unable to continue their patronage. Organizing members and eventually, Writer members, can claim hardship at any point in time. Community and Advisory members can claim hardship after a period of three months. If this applies to you, please contact newfeelingcoop@gmail.com before cancelling your membership on our website.
I’d like to support New Feeling but do not see the amount I’m willing to donate represented on this page, or don’t feel comfortable donating through PayPal.
Thank you! Let’s talk. Please feel free to send an email to email us at newfeelingcoop@gmail.com.