The Orchard Launches The Inaugural ELEVATE Program
Last month, The Orchard officially kicked off the ELEVATE program. CEPA (Council for Equity & Progressive Action), in collaboration with Creative Outreach, designed ELEVATE to increase employee retention and elevation of diverse, high performers. ...
Creating A Safe & Authentic Community For Your Fans
Now more than ever it’s important to use your platform to amplify voices and causes that are important to you and the community. Fans now want to support artists whose beliefs align with their own. It’s important to use music and the platform it provides t...
UK Black History Month is ‘Proud To Be’
Black History Month has been recognized in the UK every October, since 1987. The theme of this year’s events centers on pride with the title “Proud to Be.” In a time that has been far from easy for the Black community, the focus is shifted towards joy and ...
Diabetes Awareness Month: Creating A Community (Op-ed)
“Corinne has type 1 diabetes” I texted my wife, Laura. I knew I was committing the ultimate digital cardinal sin delivering such terrible news, but I needed Laura to hear this before she saw Corinne, our then three year old daughter. She was just diagnosed...
6 Vinyl That Do So Much More Than Spin
We all know music is powerful. Using that power for good -- that’s what it’s all about. The Orchard’s vinyl-lovers have a thing for physical but also for giving back. Check out some of our recent initiatives in both green and pink and help support...
Prioritizing Mental Health For BIPOC Communities
Since 2008, July has been recognized as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Awareness Month. Established by author, educator, and mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month was created to highli...