Make Music NWCT is presented by the NWCT Arts Council. It is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across our 25-town region. Participate

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About Make Music Day is an international event where musicians of all types, skill sets, and ages to come together with venues for FREE and open-air celebrations of music. This day is less about good or bad and more about community experience. Make Music NWCT is proudly presented by the NWCT Arts Council.

Check out a trailer for Make Music NWCT! Make Music Day happens on the summer solstice every year, June 21st. This year, the event falls on a Sunday. We can’t wait to see what creative ways musicians and venues execute performances this year! 2020 is the third year that Northwest CT is participating. As situations develop with COVID-19, venues and musicians should use their discretion when signing up to participate, and get creative to host safe and socially distant performances. Venues are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible, and start promoting their participation in this event. Who can participate in Make Music Day? Anyone is welcome to participate! Whether you are a seasoned professional or you’ve never performed in public before, this day is for you. Spread the word! The more people who participate the more magical the day will be! What does Make Music Day really look like? For a glimpse of past performances and some inspiration, go to the Make Music Day youtube page to see videos of Make Music Day from all over the world.

Participate REGISTER HERE How it works: Both Musicians/Singers and Venues/Locations register and connect with each other via our matchmaking site. Once registered, performers can request particular time slots at different venues, and venues can request performers as well. You can all communicate with one another via the matchmaking site. It’s very user friendly, and there are plenty of ways to define what your needs are! IMPORTANT NOTE: Log in regularly to keep up-to-date with new invitations and new performer profiles. In the beginning there won’t be so many, but more participants (music makers and music venues/hosts) will come in daily. Musicians/Singers: Anyone from beginners to seasoned professionals are invited to participate in Make Music Day. If you are interested in participating you just register on our Matchmaking Portal, which allows you to request certain time slots at different venues. Venues can be any place from parking lots to traditional music halls. You can include all your needs for your particular performances in your profile when you register (i.e. electricity, pianos, or general quietness). Venues: Almost anywhere can be a venue! You are able to set your own boundaries when you register as a venue, and we encourage people to think outside of the box as to what a venue can be. This year, there is an option to host online/virtual music performances, too. We do encourage venues to be outside mainly (with a ‘rain location’ in case of weather issues) in keeping with the traditional feeling of inclusiveness and discovery that Make Music Day is about. In the past there have been many performances in parking lots, porches, parks, rooftops, etc. As a venue you are also able to review performance requests and approve only the ones that make sense for your venue logistically. Find performances now on the Matchmaking Portal. Virtual Collaborations: Virtual Community Drumming Activity Pick up a free pair of drumsticks from our office, and make a video from home! Virtually gather your friends to jam over a funk rhythm, then send in your individual videos to maddie@artsnwct.org by June 18. We will create a compilation of your drumming videos to share on social media on Make Music Day, June 21st! Drumsticks are limited – first come, first served. Email maddie@artsnwct.org to reserve a pair and participate in this online community event. Click here for the backing track! Virtual Harmonica Learning – Mary Had A Little Lamb Pick up a free harmonica from our office, and learn Mary Had A Little Lamb! Take a video of yourself playing the song, and send it in to maddie@artsnwct.org by June 18. We will create a compilation of your videos to share on social media on Make Music Day, June 21st Harmonicas are limited – first come, first served. Email maddie@artsnwct.org to reserve a harmonica and participate in this online community event. Click here for a tutorial! Create your own Make Music Day poster! Image dimensions are optimized for Facebook (940×788), Instagram (800×800), and Twitter (1024×512). Image (JPG, PNG) Click to upload ↥ or drag and drop a file here Text Line 1 Text Line 2 Social media handle Generate for:

Support We are seeking sponsorship for Make Music NWCT 2020 at various levels: Click HERE to donate. Platinum Sponsors – $1,000 (Limit 2) Sponsorship and naming rights to one of the group Mass Appeal Events: Window Serenades for Seniors Bash the Trash (all ages)

Logo prominence on all email communications and website.

Logo prominence on promotional posters and event schedule templates.

Listing on dedicated Facebook event page and press releases. Gold Sponsors – $500 Logo prominence on website.

Logo on promotional posters and event schedule templates.

Listing on dedicated Facebook event page and press releases. Silver Sponsor – $250 Name listed on website.

Name listed on promotional posters and event schedule templates.

Listing on dedicated Facebook event page and press releases. Supporters – $100 and/or In-kind Donations & Community Partnerships Name listed on website & Facebook event page.

Contact Get in touch with us at info@artsnwct.org