FAQ: Private Virtual Session with Music Legend Clive Davis

What is this opportunity about?

This is a 30-minute private virtual meeting with legendary music executive Clive Davis where he will listen to up to three of your music demos and provide personalized career-shaping advice and feedback.

How can I participate in this opportunity?

You can participate by bidding in the online auction, which opens on October 7 and closes on October 21, through the provided auction link.

What is the starting bid amount?

The starting bid for this opportunity is $16,000.

When does the bidding take place?

Bidding opens on October 7 and closes on October 21, 2025.

How will the virtual session be conducted?

The session will be a private 30-minute meeting conducted via Zoom, scheduled at a mutually agreeable date and time based on Mr. Davis’ availability.

What are the rules regarding the session?

Sharing login information is strictly forbidden and will result in cancellation, and recording, screen captures, or distribution of the session are not permitted unless expressly approved by the donor.

When does this experience expire?

The experience expires on June 30, 2026, and must be scheduled before that date.

Who benefits from this auction?

The auction benefits the Avon Theatre Film Center in Stamford, CT, a nonprofit independent cinema that enriches the community through film programming and educational initiatives.

What is Clive Davis’s background in the music industry?

Clive Davis is currently Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment and has discovered and shaped the careers of legendary artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Santana, Alicia Keys, and many others throughout his decades-long career.

Is this opportunity transferable to someone else?

No, the experience is non-transferable and cannot be resold or re-auctioned, and is valid for only one person.