MusicPortland

We’ve been a little quiet while we navigate some transitions behind the scenes. First Mondays are on summer break, be back in October! We want to know, what’s been the best show you’ve seen this summer? What are you looking forward to? Drop your recs and keep us connected.

🎉 First Monday 🗓 Monday, July 7 • 6–9 PM 📍 Wonderlove, 262 SE Main St, Portland Join us to celebrate Meara McLaughlin as she wraps nearly 7 years leading MusicPortland. Food, drinks, music people, and big love. This will be our last First Monday until fall. Don’t miss it!

If you were at First Monday two weeks ago, you may have already heard the news, but it’s official: 🎉 Membership with MusicPortland is now FREE! 🎉 Sign up and learn more at musicportland.org/join

Portland’s music economy is more than just artists—it includes venues, gear makers, and the businesses that support them. Meara sat down with Marc Young on The Evergreen podcast to talk about why protecting this full ecosystem matters. Listen here: opb.org/article/2025/0…

🎉 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Join us for First Monday: Summer Party at Kenton Club It’s bring a friend night so grab your crew and come connect with Portland’s music community! 🕕 6 to 9 PM 📍 Kenton Club | 2025 N Kilpatrick St 🎶 Free and open to all

☀️ Mark your calendars for a special Summer Party edition of First Monday on June 2 It’s bring a friend night at Kenton Club so come connect with fellow music pros who care about growing Portland’s creative community 🎶 Free and open to all 🕕 6 to 9 PM 📍 Kenton Club

🎸 Ian Pender Guitars & Pickups Luthier, pickup wizard, & head of Oregon’s only Plek-equipped repair dept at Five Star Guitars. Meet Ian at Mini Gear Fest – MusicPortland’s First Monday Meetup! 🗓️ May 5 | ⏰ 6–9 PM 📍 Five Star Guitars - 17305 NW Corridor Ct, Beaverton

🎤 Local Gear Maker Spotlight @audixmics Known for pro-quality mics that deliver clarity + precision for musicians & engineers worldwide. Meet makers like AUDIX at Mini Gear Fest at our First Monday Meetup! 🗓️ May 5 | 6–9 PM 📍 Five Star Guitars, 17305 NW Corridor Ct, Beaverton

Join us next Monday, April 7 from 6–9 PM at Turn! Turn! Turn! for an evening of connection, action, and community. We’ll dive into the issues facing our industry and share how you can help shape what comes next. Hope to see you there!

Latest episode of Stumptown Soundcheck is out! Jamie Dunphy sits down with Michael Bracy, co-founder of the Music Policy Forum, to talk music, policy, and how community-driven solutions are shaping Cascadia’s creative future. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Rise Up for Music at April's First Monday Meetup! Join us April 7, 6-9 PM at Turn! Turn! Turn! to take action for Portland’s music community. ⚡ Learn how to protect our industry ⚡ Connect with artists, venues & advocates ⚡ Be part of real change Free & open to all

Can't make the Zoom meeting? Submit your testimony by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT by email. Email: noise@portlandoregon.gov (Subject: "My Experience with the Noise Code") Make your voice heard!

📢 Portland’s Noise Code impacts live music, and we need your voice! One complaint can shut down an entire show often targeting hip hop, electronic, and bass-heavy music. Today is the last day to register to Join the Zoom meeting on 3/25 at 6 PM Link: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

🎶 MusicPortland x Portland Music Producers present: A Night of Play at Echo Echo! 🎛️ Join us for a studio tour, pass-the-aux session, and a night of music, collaboration, and good vibes at Echo Echo (formerly Type Foundry). RSVP for details Register: meetup.com/portland-music…

Can’t make it to the Music Stakeholders Meeting? You can still share your input: 📧 Email noise@portlandoregon.gov with the subject "My Experience with the Noise Code"

📢 Portland’s Noise Code impacts live music, venues, and artists. The Noise Office is reviewing it on March 25—your voice matters! Register for the Music Stakeholders Meeting by March 19: forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Take the survey: forms.office.com/pages/response…

Join us to connect, collaborate, and shape policies that help musicians thrive. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth were we can all be Independent. Together. Join today at: musicportland.org/join

Thank you to the City of Portland Office of Arts and Culture for their generous support of the Echo Fund this year. With their significant contribution, MusicOregon was able to distribute more than $85k in funding to music projects this year! Learn more: musicoregon.org/echo-fund-reci…

This year, we’ve made the tough decision to focus on setting the stage for an incredible festival launch in January 2026. 🎶 Please continue supporting. Portland’s amazing local artists and venues! Thanks for your understanding and support! Stay tuned for updates See you in '26

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