#FunnyMoneyRock / #FunnyMoneyLive x Icon City: Elevating Queer Culture Through Entertainment Media

A Case Study in Branded Storytelling, Live Performance, and Digital Community Building (2019-2021*) 🧠 The Project Launched pre-pandemic, #FunnyMoneyRock and its live counterpart #FunnyMoneyLive were bold, branded content series developed and fully funded by Icon City Entertainment to spotlight the intersection of queer culture, music, comedy, and economic empowerment . Created as a dual-format project — a live podcast series and a live music showcase — the initiative provided a platform for emerging LGBTQ+ artists , while fostering conversations about identity, creativity, and self-sufficiency within marginalized communities. 🎯 Objectives Provide visibility and performance space for Black and Brown queer artists Position Icon City as a cultural tastemaker and content innovator Create media content that both entertains and informs on issues like creative economics, digital monetization, and wellness in entertainment 🛠 Key Deliverables 🎙️ #FunnyMoneyRock (Podcast Series) Hosted and produced numerous podcast episodes featuring LGBTQ+ creators, comedians, and change-makers Covered topics ranging from gig economy survival to artistry in the age of social media Built community through humor, honesty, and visibility 🎶 #FunnyMoneyLive (Live Showcase) Produced one high-energy showcase event featuring emerging queer musicians and performers Offered stage time, digital marketing, and A/V support to talent that is often underrepresented in mainstream lineups Served as a prototype for intersectional, community-first nightlife production 📊 Results Delivered original LGBTQ+ cultural content at a time when queer visibility in media was still underfunded Fostered audience engagement across Icon City’s digital and live platforms Laid the creative and strategic foundation for what is now IconCityNews.com , the media publishing arm of Icon City 💡 Why It Matters “We didn’t wait for platforms to include us — we built our own.” #FunnyMoneyRock represents Icon City’s commitment to not just talking about representation , but producing it — through live content, artist empowerment, and Black queer media ownership. 🧭 What’s Next The project was placed on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since been folded into the broader editorial and cultural mission of IconCityNews.com , where new formats of community-centered storytelling are now thriving. 🔗 Book Icon City for Cultural Strategy or Event Production 📩 Exploring Synergy with Icon City 🌈 Explore more content at IconCityNews.com 🎤 Support queer artists and media via Icons Rising