Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Names Aric Steinberg Executive Director

Nonprofit charity Sweet Relief Musicians Fund announced Sept. 26 that Aric Steinberg has officially been promoted to executive director, effective immediately. He previously served as executive vice president of development and artist relations.

The 501-C3 organization, which was founded by singer-songwriter Victoria Williams in 1994, provides financial assistance to career musicians and music industry workers in need who are facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.

“I have been honored to work with Aric for nearly 15 years now and it has been a joy to watch him grow into the leader and business partner he is today,” Bill Bennett, president of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, said in a statement. “When our previous executive director, Rob Max, passed away in 2017, Aric fluidly began to fill the role without even being asked. It is long overdue that in 2024 we are officially giving Aric the title of executive director at Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, as he has been embodying that position for many years now. I look forward to an extraordinary future with Aric where Sweet Relief will continue to help more & more musicians and music industry workers in need.”

Steinberg added, “I’m heading into year 15 with Sweet Relief and I can’t imagine doing anything else. It’s a privilege to serve the music community, and to continue on as Executive Director is truly an honor. I’m grateful to all the staff at Sweet Relief, the board, and especially our president, Bill Bennet, for his guidance, mentorship and friendship. I see a bright future for Sweet Relief as we continue to grow and help more musicians and music industry professionals every year. This 30th anniversary year has been our best ever, and I look forward to serving the community in the years to come.”

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund grant recipients include recording artists, club and session musicians, composers and songwriters from across the U.S., as well as road crew, agents, managers and many others. Grants can be used for medical and vital living expenses, including insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical treatment and operative procedures, housing costs, food costs, utilities, and other basic necessities.

Visit www.sweetrelief.org for more information, to get help or to donate.