Launch Party Recap
Dream Factory FundRAGER
The official launch party of Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary · February 7, 2026
On February 7th, 2026, we officially launched Dream Factory Sound Sanctuary with our first public fundraiser — and what unfolded was beyond anything we imagined. For 14 straight hours, artists, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate the beginning of a nonprofit built for musicians. More than 24 artists took the stage across live band sets, live electronic modular performances, DJ sets, and vinyl DJ selections — creating a continuous wave of sound, movement, and connection from afternoon into late night.
What we celebrated
- ◆ The successful completion of our first artist residency
- ◆ 10 songs recorded with our first official resident, Mystic Rhythms (Misty Tomasino)
- ◆ The launch of DFSS as a functioning 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- ◆ The expansion of our studio and annex creative spaces
And most importantly — the power of community.
Raffle highlights
- ◆ A beautiful handpan (congratulations to Jameson Munster)
- ◆ Multiple days of professional studio time
- ◆ Private music lessons
Proceeds from the event go directly toward funding our next resident artist.
Why this event matters
- ◆ Free and low-cost artist residencies
- ◆ Professional recording resources
- ◆ Creative sanctuary space
- ◆ A community-centered platform for emerging musicians
The FundRAGER marked the moment our vision stepped fully into the world.
The lineup
More than 24 artists across live bands, modular sets, and DJs.
AhZiRa
Electronic / Vocal
Ali Gria
Melodic House
AvidX
Live Pop
Dustin Valentine
Multi-Instrumentalist
FAWLEY
Ambient Folk Duo
Fredrik Farnstrom
Modular Psytrance
Gizmo
Downtempo
GOODGIRLDJ
Multigenre Bass
Jackie Dragon
Deep House
James Lauer
Chicago / Acid House
Just George
Multigenre Bass
Leah Ryan
Original Songwriter
Leif Time
Downtempo
LETONY
House DJ
Markalan
House DJ
Megalina
Minimal Deep House
Miles Maeda
House DJ
Mystic Rhythms
Medicine Music
Paradigm
Multigenre EDM
Pencil Pushr
House DJ
Phunkify
Liquid DnB
The Tone Lab
Experimental Buchla
Tim Seeley
Vinyl / Tech House
T0RCH
Groovy Bass
Special thanks to our sponsors
Thank you
To every performer. To everyone who bought a ticket. To those who donated raffle prizes. To the volunteers who helped set up, operate, and clean up. To the donors who have supported this project from the beginning.
What's next
We're currently reviewing applicants for our next residency, and we'll be launching another fundraising campaign soon to support the selected artist. This is only the beginning.