2012 was the year crowdfunding made its mark in Australia. 2013 is the year it is set to become part of the mainstream.
As most artists are now well aware, crowdfunding is a way of generating financial support for inspired projects by raising finance from community networks. Ideas are presented to a worldwide audience on an online platform and, if people like the idea, they can support by pledging money. In return for that support, project creators offer different rewards depending on the amount promised.