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Get the book!

kevin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:47:58 -0400

In Every Town: An All-Ages Music Manualfesto is a comprehensive resource for all-ages music organizers.

"This down-to-earth narrative is packed with candid, valuable advice." --Library Journal

About the book | What's inside | Contributors | Order now!

Say Hello to Color Cube

Stephen — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:52:08 -0400

Color Cube is making news in Boise, ID as it prepares to open its doors to all-ages music fans.

Check out this awesome article from Boise Weekly to learn more about how Boise is beefing up its all-ages scene, or pay a visit to the Color Cube Facebook page.

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day on his favorite all-ages venue

Stephen — Sat, 29 May 2010 14:08:10 -0400

Last Thursday on NPR's Fresh Air Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day spent some time remembering his teenage experience at the legendary 924 Gilman, located in downtown Berkeley, California.

"I was getting an education that I wasn't really getting at home, or from the schools I had to go to," he says. "It was this feeling, like, I'm out of prison."

AMP in Bellingham, WA this weekend

Stephen — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:18:07 -0400

Western Washington University will host a very exciting Pop Music Industry Conference this weekend in Bellingham, Washington. Music industry experts and professionals will be speaking at the event, including AMP's own Kevin Erickson! Kevin will speak on a panel about the struggles and joys of all-ages venues.

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, May 22nd and 23rd, 10am - 10pm each day (dropping in for only part of the conference is perfectly OK)

WHERE: Viking Union and Old Main Theater at Western Washington University (yea, Bellingham!)

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YEAH!

Stephen — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:57:31 -0400

Open mic, homework help, Junkyard Symphony, all-ages shows, classes on costume design, audio production, film, painting, and song-singing - these are the opportunities provided to the youth of Murfreesboro, Tennessee through YEAH, or Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities.

Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH) seeks to build a Creative Connected Community by providing a safe and supportive environment in which young people can express their creativity and grow as individuals through community involvement.

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Flywheel Arts Grand Reopening in Their New Space!

Stephen — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:49:01 -0400

The Flywheel Arts Collective, after being forced to close the doors to its original space three years ago, has reopened at 43 Main Street in downtown Easthampton, Massachusetts. The grassroots community arts center and music venue has taken residence in Easthampton's historic Old Town Hall and former police station.

More ways to help

kevin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:01:13 -0500

Here are a bunch of strategies to help get more people on board. Some take 15 seconds, others are more involved, but every bit helps.

Police halt Virginia zombie dance party, then apologize

kevin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:21:56 -0500

Young people in Staunton Virginia have been fighting for a place for live music and self-expression since the beloved Kronos Gallery was shut down by city officials in 2009.

Heather Kays of the News Leader reports:

After months of fighting to keep Kronos Art Gallery open and then months of trying to find a new venue to have music and other arts-related events, a determined group of teenagers were again told they had to go home.

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We did it!

kevin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:10:13 -0500

Thanks to your support, AMP has won a $50,000 prize in the Refresh Everything campaign!

Against the odds we proved that a people-powered campaign of hip-hop activists, DIY punks, youth organizers, underground musicians and fans, and their friends and families can unite to wrestle some cash away from the fizzy-sugar-water industry!*

vote

kevin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:06:23 -0500

WE WON!

Thanks everyone! More to come. For now, visit our home page and make sure you're signed up on the email list.