A collective fundraiser for nonprofits empowering young people through music

Four incredible nonprofits are banding together to host the ultimate youth open mic night with special guest performer YAWA Amenta!

Join us as we raise awareness and support for Youth Music Project, Friends of Noise, My Voice Music, and X.RAY FM through Willamette Week's Give!Guide campaign!

Sign-up at the doors at 6:00 p.m—spaces are limited due to the nature of this special event! Performances begin 6:30 p.m.

All audiences welcome | Free!

This collaborative event is an extension of both Youth Music Project's First Friday Open Mic series and Friends of Noise Open Mic series. Each month FoN travels to a new location in the Portland Metro area and sets the stage for some incredible all ages artist to experiment, explore and wow the crowd with their creativity and vulnerability. Ya Heard Open Mic centers the voices of BIPOC and LGTBQ+ teens and their allies. MVM is incredibly grateful to be

Note: This event may be live broadcast and/or recorded. Parent/guardian permission will be required for performers under the age of 18