Photo: Jason Quigley / Natalie Waitt-Gibson / Sam Gehrke
As a grassroots, nonprofit advocacy group of music professionals, we believe powerful change
can only be created when a diverse coalition of people exercises their collective influence.
Our mission is to make Portland a better place to be a music professional. We do this by uniting, defending, and amplifying
the voices of the people who make up Portland’s independent music industry. Our membership draws from all corners of
Portland music—from musicians and labels to producers and venues—in an effort to create economic opportunity for all.
Join Us!
Are you in any way involved in the Portland music ecology? From performing artists and venues to photographers and equipment sellers, we advocate for anyone who contributes to Portland's vibrant music scene on a professional level. But we cannot do it alone. We need everyone in the Portland music industry to stand up. By becoming a member today, you help us prove how vital music is to Portland’s economy and civic spirit.
photo by Ignacio Quintana
Calling all studio production wizards! Join us at the Monthly Studio Production Meetup. Share your wins and woes with fellow studio producers, engineers, mixers and mastering maestros right here in Portland.
MusicPortland has partnered with Rational Unicorn Legal Services (RULS) to offer you our newest membership benefit: Legal Office Hours - A monthly forum for your music industry legal questions.
APRIL 22 TOPIC: Types of Music Industry Contracts
If you have any questions regarding music contracts, RULS is here to help!
"Ever complain about how futile it seems to be a small music business in Portland? MusicPortland has taken the lead to provide an organization and forum where we can present a united voice. We represent a huge part of the economy and unique spirit of this city—let’s make it work for us."
—Chris Benson, Benson Amps
photo: Fretboard Journal
We bring together all parts of the local music industry including artists, performers, music professionals and venues to make one whole ecosystem that thrives on boundless collaboration.
We identify and oppose threats to any part of the music ecosystem while advocating for investment and accommodation.
We’re building an international brand that tells the world we are a powerful system of creative professionals, committed to the business of innovation and authenticity.
In response to COVID-19, we successfully lobbied for the largest City and State relief allocations to save music venues in the United States. We have provided nearly 50 resource updates, funding opportunity notices, and music-specific instructions to help folks navigate government relief programs. We secured $500K+ in denied OED PUA claims for music professionals through 1:1 case management. We established a partner 501c3 organization called MusicOregon to focus on social justice and creative empowerment in our music industry.
Since our launch in 2019, we have helped enact Musician Loading Zones at 16 local venues. We host Monthly Meet-ups of more than a hundred local music professionals. We are organizing the first annual Portland Gear Fest, an expo of dozens of Portland's boutique music manufacturers. With strong allies within City Hall and other agencies, MusicPortland has elected the City’s first-ever Music Policy Council, giving the music community a voice in city policy, practices, and regulations to make Rose City more music supportive. We are building Portland’s first-ever Music Industry Directory. Read more about our initiatives here.
Our work is made possible by the generous support of our members. Please consider joining us as a member for as low as $25/year. MusicPortland dues are a fully tax deductible business expense. Our initiatives are influenced by our members. You tell us, we listen.
“[The Portland] metro area’s population may rank only 25th in the U.S., but it claims at least 1,100 music businesses, around 2,000 performing acts, nearly 300 live venues and 200-plus promoted concerts a week — putting it near the top of any of these categories on a per-capita basis.”
Music has been a driving force in Portland's growth for decades. From the hundreds of bands who call PDX home, to storied venues and recording studios, to world-class equipment builders and music businesses, we know music is what really makes Portland move. We believe Portland’s music community deserves a fair share of the economic growth we’ve played such an important role in driving. We represent all participants in Portland’s vibrant independent music ecosystem.
The independent artist is at the core of our local music culture. MusicPortland is committed to improving opportunities, equity and revenue for musicians. By joining MusicPortland, musicians, artists, and performers can support our mission to unite the music community of Portland. [Read More]
Music businesses need support and solidarity to be successful. MusicPortland is committed to expanding economic opportunities and collective power for the entire ecosystem. By reporting on the expansive music industry that already exists here, we can push to get the same advantages as other recognized industries like cannabis and bikes. [Read More]
Live music is all about human interaction, connecting musicians, music businesses, and the public. A healthy music ecosystem depends on thriving, independent venues and festivals where this magic can happen. MusicPortland is working to protect venues and expand opportunities and audiences. [Read More]
MusicPortland will first focus on working with musicians and music industry professionals, but we will soon launch our MusicPortland Fan programs that will provide exciting benefits and access to music for those who actively participate in the local scene. Please donate or volunteer if you want to support our mission!
MusicPortland is a member-based 501(c)6 trade association and advocacy group. Our leadership board and advisory circle unites music leaders from all corners of the industry. [Read More]
Photo by Ignacio Quintana
Your support matters. MusicPortland is a grassroots trade organization and non-profit advocacy group whose mission is to unite, defend, and amplify the greater Portland independent music scene. By taking 5 minutes to register with MusicPortland, joining us as a member for as little as $25/year, volunteering with us, or attending one of our events, you can make the Portland music scene stronger and empower our advocacy for you.
