Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward is CDR’s first-ever public fundraising campaign, and an invitation to invest in what comes next. Public funding has helped us build stability and plan with greater confidence, and we’re deeply grateful for that support. But stability alone doesn’t allow our community to fully grow, adapt, or respond to the changing needs of the artists it aims to serve.

Pay It Forward is about stewardship. It’s about remaining independent and values-led as we expand our reach. It’s about ensuring the next generation of music-makers has access to the same sense of possibility that has defined CDR from the beginning. The funds raised through this campaign will help us scale our youth programme Music Producer Club nationally, support the build of a new community studio, and secure our future in these challenging times. 

You can support Pay It Forward with a one-time donation, or by committing to a monthly gift that helps sustain this work over time. Both make a meaningful difference.

If CDR has ever meant something to you, I hope you'll consider supporting us. Whether you've learned here, shared here, or found community here, this is a chance to pay that forward for someone else.

Tony Nwachukwu
Founder & CEO

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Testimonials

Here's what our community members say about us:

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CDR helped me bridge the gap between ideas and execution. It made high-quality resources and conversations accessible. It opened doors to community, who understood the journey, gave me room to try things and learn.
Stella Z
Producer, Pathways Artist
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It takes a lot to keep organisations like CDR going and it's super important. I'd also like to say a big thank you to CDR for being so welcoming and supportive.
Lu.Re
Producer
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Sometimes artists dream of making a certain sound but don't yet know how to create it. CDR gave me the ability to work that out in a way that was public, but didn't feel like I had to showcase it in a way where I was being judged.
SBTRKT
Producer
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CDR has continued to assist my development and to be totally honest, my achievements in music to date would not exist without it.
James Rudie
Producer
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Before CDR, I would feel embarrassed to share my music with strangers. Being in a non-judgmental environment of like-minded, supportive people really helped with my self-esteem.
Hector Plimmer
Producer
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CDR cultivates a community which is made up of different backgrounds, ages, race & gender under one roof. Everyone is so eager to learn from each other & the same goes for the artists interacting with the crowd.
Dyllan Zain
CDR Sessions Venue Partner

Our Impact

Creative development doesn’t happen in a straight line.
Artists move through different phases, and CDR meets them where they are.

Over 20,000 Reached

We've reached over 20,000 people through our programmes.

620 Sessions in 8 Cities

We've hosted over 600 Sessions in 8 cities around the world.

Over 400 Music Producer Club Workshops

We've hosted workshops in over 16 schools and youth centres.

What Your Donation Supports

Your support helps CDR remain independent, accessible, and future-focused.

Every contribution, one-time or monthly, helps secure the future of this work.

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Every £100 Raised

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Funds one hour of Music Producer Club, our programme that teaches youth aged 12-18 music production

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Every £500 Raised

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Staffs one CDR Session, our night for aspiring producers to test their work-in-progress tracks, and hear about creative process from some of today's leading electronic artists

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Every £1000 Raised

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Funds one round of Music Producer Club Online, our 10-week online music production course for young people aged 12-18

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Be part of the next chapter

For over two decades CDR has provided a space for music producers and artists to share ideas, develop their craft and build lasting creative connections. Many of the artists shaping electronic and underground music today first came through the CDR community.

If you believe in independent music, community-led spaces, and supporting music in the making, we invite you to Pay It Forward.

Make a one-time donation, or commit to a monthly gift. You can be part of the campaign in other ways too: Share it with your friends. Share your story of what CDR has meant to you.

Let’s carry this work forward, together.

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