Countdown to Make Music Day

Make Music Madison will return Wednesday, June 21st, 2023!
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About Make Music Madison

*Angela Puerta and Carlos Ramos at Lakeview Library Photo – by Ben Zastrow of Laura Zastrow Photography*

Make Music Madison is a free, citywide day of music held annually on June 21st, the longest day of the year. Initiated in Madison in 2013, our festival is part of the larger Make Music Day, an international summer solstice music celebration occurring in 1,000+ cities across the globe. Each year, coffee shops, restaurants, retail shops, centers of worship, front porches, parks, and other locations across Madison fill with music for everyone to enjoy!

What?

Music “Performed by Anyone, Enjoyed by Everyone.”
A celebration of the summer solstice and the longest day of the year.
A buffet of musical merriment.
A DIY city-wide fest where anyway to make music can and will happen.
Open to music makers of all ages, skill levels, and musical persuasions.

When?
Annually on June 21st

Where?
Over 100 locations throughout the City of Madison!

Who?
Meri Rose Ekberg, Managing Director
Jamie Kember, Board President
Ashley Massart, Board Treasurer
Kristian Petrov Iliev, Board Secretary
Alex Squitieri, Board Member
Charlie Koczela, Board Member
Emily Goretski, Board Member
Randy Riemer, Board Member
Taeli Shea Turner Reistad, Board Member

+ Volunteers in outreach, matchmaking, publicity, and fundraising. Learn how to join our merry crew!

A map of the City of Madison showing the water in blue, the parkland in green, and the urban areas in light grey. Over 180 red dots represent venues spread throughout the city. — 2022 Make Music Madison Venue Map

Participate

Log-in or Create an Account

Important Dates:

Venue Registration Opens: March 25th at 8 AM
Musician Registration Opens & Matchmaking Begins: April 1st at 8 AM
Registration Closes: May 25th at 11:59 PM
Matchmaking Ends: June 1st at 11:59 PM
Venue Material Pick Up: June 10th 11 AM – 2 PM

Musicians: All styles, ages, and experience levels are invited to register to perform and participate on Make Music Day! You can play one set or schedule as many as you like.

Venues: Whether you have a garden, pontoon boat, sidewalk, café, or other space in mind, it’s easy and there’s no cost to participate. Venues must be:

In the City of Madison
Free and accessible to the public
Maintain a clearance on the sidewalk for pedestrian passage

Parks: Want to claim a city park for your stage? Use Find-a-Park to explore Madison Parks alphabetically or with the neat interactive map. Once you identify a park that meets your needs, email match@makemusicmadison.org and we’ll reserve it for you if it is still available, and we will pay for and process the required permit.

Step-By-Step Registration Videos

How to Register as a Venue

How to Register as a Musician

How to List a Pre-Existing Event

What is Matchmaking?

Matchmaking is our system of connecting musicians with venues. After creating an account, venues can browse musician profiles and vice versa and request a booking. A few tips:

Fill out your profile as much as possible.
Don’t be shy! Feel free to send requests. It helps to put yourself out there and you can book as many shows as you want.
Respond to requests in a timely manner. No one likes to wait to hear back. If it’s not a good fit, let the other party know so they can move on.
Follow up! You can send direct messages through the system or reach out via phone or email.
In the end, just about everyone who wants to participate will match up. If you need assistance, send a message to match@makemusicmadison.org.

Check out our Participant Resources list for more handy tools.

Questions?

See our FAQ which covers many questions about matchmaking, registration, marketing, and more! Or email match@makemusicmadison.org.

2023 Listings: Wednesday, June 21st

Support

*Willie Wright at Blaze the Stage Hip Hop Experience at Warner Park. Photo by Ben Zastrow of Laura Zastrow Photography*

Make Music Madison thrives on community support

Donate via PayPal Giving Fund

Or send a check to:
Make Music Madison
PO Box 5186
Madison, WI 53705

Make Music Madison is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; all contributions are 100% tax-deductible.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our partners benefit from extensive exposure through print, radio and digital advertising. When the Solstice rolls around, we are everywhere. To learn more about sponsoring this event, please view current sponsorship opportunities or contact us at info@makemusicmadison.org.

2023 Stadium Level Sponsors

2023 Theater Level Sponsors

2023 Club Level Sponsors

2023 Café Level Sponsors

Make Music Madison is supported in part by grants from the Madison Arts Commission & Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

2023 Media Partners

Contact

Get in touch with us

Email: info@makemusicmadison.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemusicmadison/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/makemusicmadison

Mail: PO Box 5186, Madison, WI 53705

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