The Future Fire Project is an initiative by South African rock band, Future Radio, aimed at rewarding excellence in the arts. Through this project, they want to empower deserving artists by equipping them with the necessary tools to follow their passion and fulfil their purpose.
Johnny Future from Future Radio explains the Future Fire Project
“Future Radio, is all about the passionate pursuit of purpose. Through this initiative, we want to identify worthy artists and equip them with the necessary tools to reach their full potential. As artist ourselves, we understand the struggle and frustration of not being able to take the next big step, not because of a lack of vision, hard work or talent but because of the lack of resources.”
Drikus Roets, visual designer and Future Radio co-founder describes the ideal Future Fire candidate as “somebody who displays passion, dedication and determination in any form of the arts. If the potential candidates meet the predetermined criteria we, along with our community and partners, will try our best to assist in providing them with the necessary equipment to take the next step on their journey.”
Future Radio promises to keep the process as transparent as possible by documenting each story. Even though they recognise the need for upliftment, they emphasise the fact that this is not a charity project, but a project which is geared towards recognising artistic prowess and empowering deserving individuals.
Watch the first episode of the Future Fire Project below:
For more information about Future Fire, email futurefireproject@gmail.com.
More info about Future Radio
Future Radio is a South African rock band consisting of Johnny Future (frontman & songwriter) and Drikus Roets (visual designer). Future Radio released their debut album, Freedom, on Friday, 13 November. Prior to the album release, their first single, “Fire with Fire”, was playlisted on Apple Music’s, “New in Rock”, playlist and their second single, “Run Baby, Run” was playlisted on Apple Music’s, “The New Rock”, playlist.
Their songs have been playlisted on various international stations and have received rave reviews from music writers across the world. Neil Mach, from RAW RAMP described the album as “a brisk and invigorating piece of re-vitalizing rock”. Robin Mumford, of The Indie Plug at OUR SOUND, labelled the album “fresh” and “unique” and encouraged listeners to listen to the album “from start to finish to understand the brilliance in storytelling that Future Radio supply”. Lucy Bower, from GOD BLESS THE BANDS, felt that the album has “something for every rock music lover…with innovative riffs, revolutionary lyrics and bold vocals”.
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