Live music, back on your block.
We put professional musicians, paid a fair union-scale wage, into the places Seattle already gathers. The result is a stronger, more connected neighborhood.
Seattle musician? Join the roster →Backed by the Musicians' Association of Seattle, Local 76-493
The mission
Live music should be a regular occurrence in every neighborhood, and a driving force for keeping neighbors connected.
We are not here to put on a show and leave. We are here to help you build a stronger, more connected neighborhood through the power of live music.
Rather than run a fixed concert hall, we bring performances to where the community already gathers, and partner directly with residents and local groups.
Our musicians are professional and adaptable, able to set a calm ambiance or fill a block party with energy. And they are paid what the craft is worth.
Sustainable Music Northwest is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every event is all-ages and built to be accessible to the whole neighborhood.
From the neighborhood
“One of the things that really stood out to me was the strong sense of community and connection it created. People were genuinely just happy to be there, and the music elevated the experience, as well as being professionally handled in all regards.”
Louis Messmer, attended a co-hosted event
The neighbors
Music is people.
What we bring to the block
Everything a neighborhood needs to make a night happen.
Professional musicians
Vetted, adaptable performers matched to your space and the mood you want, from a quiet garden set to a full block party.
Union-scale wages
We pay every artist a fair, union-scale wage. A viable music profession is the whole point, not an afterthought.
On-the-ground support
Setup help and event coordination so hosts can focus on their neighbors instead of the load-in.
Marketing & promotion
Branded materials and promotion across our channels so the right people know your event is happening.
Three ways in
Pick the door that fits you.
Host an event
Ready to bring music to life in your neighborhood? We supply the right performers and the on-the-ground support. You bring the block.
How it worksSuggest a space
Know a spot that would be perfect for a community set, a brewpub, a garden, a courtyard? Point us to it.
Get in touchDonate
Your gift pays musicians fairly and puts live music on more blocks. Tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
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Get on the roster.
We are always expanding our network of professional musicians and bands. Add your name and you could be booked for a future neighborhood event, at a fair, union-scale wage.
Solo · Duo · Full band
Every genre · All neighborhoods
Paid work, not exposure