equity is worth it though. “I wanted to restructure my life around something that made me feel good when I woke up in the morning.” This enabled programs like Hearing Loss Advocacy, where live events help fund and promote programs that help reduce the risk of hearing loss. This program also involves education and implementing practices that can be incorporated at other venues. In addition, 5 Points Music has provided nearly $40,000 worth of free music therapy sessions, partnering with Anderson Music Therapy to serve multiple age groups with various special needs, ranging from 3-year-olds with Down Syndrome to Veterans with PTSD.
Making good use of time In the beginning of the pandemic like at many other venues, The 5 Points Music
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Sanctuary continued to do shows that were more scaled down in compliance with new restrictions. Godsey also looked at what other venues did as a “work-around” including the drive-in show model. This helped to inspire him to get creative as he searched for new revenue streams, eventually leading to outdoor shows in Roanoke’s Wasena Park. Some small private events also continued, like weddings. Godsey looked at this time last year as an opportunity to catch up on some more back end infrastructure work, tapping into the various skill sets of his employees and volunteers. They continued to build on and reimagine the 5 Points brand, including work on their web presence, helping to strengthen the fundraising and donation capabilities already in place. They also launched a line of merchandise that included clothing
