All Ages. Always.
Portland, OR
Supporting creative youth in Portland through
What We Do
Professional Developement
Friends of Noise provides programs, workshops, and other professional development opportunities for teens and young adults to gain experience with sound equipment, and performing so they are more prepared to navigate the music industry.
Inclusive All Ages Shows
An integral core foundation to Friends of Noise is the
Fon Talent & Sound Services
Need sound equipment and a sound expert for your next event? We have you and your needs covered. From garden parties to outdoor festivals we have the gear and expertise to make sure that your event sounds great!
Friends of Noise presents on XRAY.fm
Through an exciting partnership with XRAY.fm we have trained and offered radio DJ slots to youth members of our community. Check them out on 2-3pm Mondays on 91.1 fm or on demand at XRAY.fm.org
Amplify youth Voices
Friends of Noise provides resources, support and mentorship to youth that have something to say. The youth of our community have agency and the self determination to have a positive impact on our community now, not some for off future. So we aim to make sure that they are heard loud and clear.
What We Value
Safer Spaces
We believe that no matter how youth identify, music and self expression should be accessible. At Friends Of Noise, our goal is that no matter who you are, you always feel welcome at our shows and are able to freely enjoy and participate in our region’s music ecosystem.
all ages always
#allagesalways Here at Friends of Noise, we believe art is a medium for social change; therefore, our mission includes empowering youth through music, poetry and prodution skills to give them the tools to enhance their communities with their creativity.
diversity & Inclusivitity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are principal values that have driven our growth and relevance to the youth that we serve. This is why most of our shows are multi genres so that young audiences from different backgrounds can enjoy music together.
Upcoming Events
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FoN Talent & Sound Services
If you and or your organization needs entertainment, FoN Sound Services can help. The teen musical artists are not only extremely talented, they are crowd pleasers as well. By bookingthem for our own all ages shows first we get to vet them and see their creative and professional growth. Need sound equipment and a sound expert for your next event? We have you and your needs covered. From garden parties to outdoor festivals we have the gear and expertise to make sure that your event sounds great! From staging to lights, from microphones to speakers and from tents to generators we have what you need or we’ll get it. Use the button below to request talent and sound services from us!
Featured Media Gallery
Check out our photo gallery and videos, updated often.
![Repost for @otfpdx Introducing our new and improved: Peer Mentor Creative Support Program! Sign up by this Friday, January 22, to join our first cohort for a 6-month low-stakes, high-awesomeness 1-on-1 creative support mentoring relationship, led by our rockstar Peer Mentors, Narci and River! Swipe through for details, and click the linktree in our bio to fill out the short and sweet sign up form. [Image description 1: An image of two young people, Narci and Joey, former OTF Peer Mentor, both looking intently at a laptop. Narci on the left has bleached hair beneath a backwards pokeball snapback, and Joey has long dark hair, a grungy punk hat, glasses, and sweet finger tattoos. On top of the photo, white all-caps text in the upper left reads "Sign up by Jan 22 to join our first cohort", with the OTF logo in yellow below that, and larger red glowing text reading "Peer Mentor Creative Support Program" with a lighting bolt emoji. In the lower right, a smaller blue text box with white text, reading "Questions? Send us a DM or contact Anna at anna(@otfpdx.org or 360-970-6579."]](https://scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/139767351_776619633235439_2622956565597636473_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=8Qo1XScveBMAX9Fe4NW&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&oh=eb131d7daa01e039eccfaf3be35bb882&oe=603E1872)
Rose City Rising Candlelight Vigils
Join these region-wide vigils to mourn and remember the lives we’ve lost, no matter the cause.
- May 30th Pioneer Courthouse Square
- All Vigils start at 7 pm
Join Us by Watching/Listening:
- Available on Friends of Noise Youtube, Open Signal Ch 29 & XRAY.fm
Attend in Person:
- May 21 – Columbia Park
- May 22 – Wellington Park
- May 23 – Wilshire Park
- May 24 – King School Park
- May 26 – Laurelhurst Park
- May 27 – Lents Park
- May 28 – Hamilton Park
- May 29 – Champman Park
- May 30 – Pioneer Courthouse Square
12,000 of young people served
Performers + Safer Spaces + Audience = Community
#allagesalways = #allagesallstages
Check Out Youth Power PDX
They have not only provided the venues and shows but have given kids the opportunity to learn the business aspect of getting gigs, networking