Jackson Hirsh (Rence)
GRANT WINNER • MUSIC
The Demo That Opened the Door
Music Production & Recording
When Jackson Hirsh was a college sophomore with a guitar, a voice, and a dream, a Hunter's Fund grant helped him take his first big step, recording his very own demo. That recording opened doors, turning small local shows into bigger opportunities. Before long, Jackson signed a record deal and began performing under the name Rence .
Today, Rence is an LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer with more than 38 million streams to his name. He's performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza and collaborated with artists such as Noah Cyrus , all milestones that trace back to that first demo.
In a full-circle gesture of gratitude, Jackson chose to return his grant so another young musician could begin their own journey. His gift back to Hunter's Fund now helps a new artist record their first demo and follow their dream.
That's the ripple effect your support creates, one artist inspiring the next, proving that every gift helps launch a voice, a vision, and a future.
What your support made possible:
Professional recording support for an early demo that helped Jackson take the next step in his music career.
Because of you... Jackson was able to record the demo that opened doors to a professional music career, and later pass that early opportunity forward to another young musician.