The Chainsmokers, a Grammy-winning music duo composed of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, are proud to announce the launch of their exclusive “Artist in Residence” program, with applications officially open on August 8th. This extraordinary initiative aims to support and empower emerging musical talent by providing them with a life-changing opportunity to win a free apartment and fully equipped music studio for an entire year at The Smile, an innovative residential property in Manhattan designed by renowned architect Bjarke Ingels. In collaboration with The Blumenfeld Group [BDG], JAJA Tequila, and powered by creative agency NOISE, this initiative represents a milestone in fostering creativity and advancing the careers of aspiring artists.
Although The Chainsmokers are currently known for their chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, they also started from humble beginnings, couch surfing their way to the top, barely making ends meet in the process–so it only makes sense that they’re committed to helping others succeed in return. This program is an extension of their passion for nurturing young talent and creating an environment where creativity can flourish, in a city full of starving artists,
“Music has always been a driving force in our lives, however from experience, becoming an artist and breaking into the industry is extremely difficult, especially living in New York City. Most of us don’t start with much so any support is always huge,” says Drew. “In our career we’ve had many people help us and without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, including David [Principal of BDG]”, he adds. “David helped us book our first ever gig so doing this together in partnership with our tequila company JAJA hits home–we’re stoked to be a part of this and we can’t wait to witness the incredible talent that will benefit from this program,” says Alex.
The Smile, a luxury residential property developed by The Blumenfeld Development Group, provides an ideal space for artists to live, create, and connect with like-minded individuals. The fully furnished apartment designed by The Chainsmokers themselves, will offer the winner a comfortable and inspiring living environment, while the music studio is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support the production of music at its finest,
“Something we pride ourselves in at BDG is to never cut corners — The Smile is a great representation of that”, says David Blumenfeld, Principal of The Blumenfeld Development Group. “Most developers aren’t willing to go this far for a rental property — like hiring one of the best architects in the world [Bjarke Ingels], offering a state-of-the-art amenity package, and creating a space that truly feels like a community. We also wanted to pick an agency [NOISE] that was non-traditional and just gets it, which has proven to be successful. Lastly, I’m really excited to partner with my friends Drew and Alex to change someone’s life,” David adds.
This collaboration between The Chainsmokers, The Blumenfeld Development Group, JAJA Tequila, and NOISE aims to set a new benchmark for philanthropy and creative marketing in real estate, all while transforming the life of one lucky artis. This one-of-a-kind opportunity will undoubtedly propel their career to new heights and the impact of this initiative will be felt for years to come,
“At NOISE we love working with clients who are willing to think outside the box. Especially those who are not only willing to push boundaries in their respective industries but also are excited to create culture-forward and impactful campaigns––David and the entire team at BDG are one of those clients”, says Joe Laresca, Founder & CEO of NOISE. “This is definitely out of the norm for a real estate company, and of course, partnering with The Chainsmokers is iconic, but being able to change an artist’s life and career trajectory is something we’re really proud of,” says Joe.
Applications for the “Artist in Residence” contest will open on August 8th and all contestants can submit their entries through the official website, www.TheChainsmokersGiveaway.com. For more information on the program, please email [email protected]. For media inquiries related to The Chainsmokers, please email [email protected] and [email protected]
