Music is more than sound - it’s a force that moves us, connects us, and drives change. It pulses through culture, activism, and nature, shaping the way we see and feel the world.
At Music Matters, we bridge artists, Indigenous communities, and the music industry to spark action, preserve traditions and amplify voices that need to be heard.
WE BELIEVE IN
MUSIC AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE
Using the power of music to inspire hope, ignite action, and drive cultural and environmental transformation.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION & INDIGENOUS WISDOM
Supporting Indigenous communities in safeguarding their traditions while amplifying their voices in global conversations on climate and justice.
COMMUNITY & COLLECTIVE ACTION
Building spaces for connection, collaboration, and shared purpose to foster resilience and meaningful change.
EDUCATION & AWARENESS THROUGH THE ARTS
Leveraging music and creativity to educate, inform, and engage people in environmental and social issues.
HEALING & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
Recognizing music’s role in mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, providing solace and strength in challenging times.
ABOUT THE
founders
Mickey and Jo Curbishley are the founders of Music Matters, an organization born from their deep passion for music and the environment. They recognize the power of music to drive social evolution, inspiring collective action and cultural change.
With lifelong careers in the music industry, both have played their roles in shaping its landscape. Mickey began his journey at just 16, touring with AC/DC, and went on to provide production support for legendary artists such as U2, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Prince, and Lady Gaga. Today, he continues to lead a successful global production company based in Hollywood. Jo, an event producer, was instrumental in the rise of the UK’s electronic music movement and played a key role in producing Live Earth, the groundbreaking global climate concert spearheaded by Al Gore.
Founded in 2019, Music Matters was catalyzed by a landback project in the Amazon. When visiting the land they helped secure, they brought guitars to the local community—an act that sparked deeper collaboration. This led them to work with multiple Indigenous communities, providing instruments, sound, and lighting equipment while supporting land and food sovereignty initiatives to strengthen frontline communities. Music Matters supports Indigenous cultural schools, ensuring the continued transfer of ancestral knowledge, traditions, and wisdom to future generations.
In LA
Music Matters raises the voices of Indigenous leaders by organizing events at their studio space, The Nest in Hollywood, that bring together Native and Western artists, amplifying their messages through music.
They also educate and support musicians and the broader industry, fostering a deeper connection between music and the environmental movement.
