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.
FON Bulletin Board
We are thrilled to participate in the 2022 Willamette Week Give Guide Campaign!
To reach our goal of $50,000 we’ll need the help of all of our friends and allies.
Please visit our profile page today to see all the incentives and prizes that you’ll be eligible to win when you donate to us or over 200 regional nonprofits!
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.
What we’ve been up to!
Friends of Noise has teamed up with Youth Power PDX to produce the Ya Heard Open Mic series.
Each month we travel to a new location in the Portland Metro area and set the stage for some incredible all ages artist to experiment, explore and wow the crowd with their creativity and vulnerability. Our Open Mic centers the voices of BIPOC and LGTBQ+ teens and their allies.
Each Open Mic has a featured artist that not only shares their work as well but also helps to set the tone and bar for all the artist to rise to. It’s truly a magical night where almost anything can happen and it often does!
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