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FoN Talent & Sound Services
Hire us for your next event. With emerging teen sound engineers and performers, as well as sound equipment including a stage, we’ve got you covered!
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Inclusive All Ages Shows
An integral core foundation to Friends of Noise is the
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.
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 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
Live SET Application is a go!
Friends of Noise has teamed up with Young Audiences of OR & SW WA to bring regional teens Live SET, a comprehensive intro workshop on live sound engineering. This 3 weekend course will prepare teens to join the Friends of Noise Sound Squad Supreme where they can earn $$$ running sound at our concerts and fee for service gigs! Space is limited so hit the application link to apply today!
FON Bulletin Board
We’ve got an incredible hip hop show on Sept 16 at the Electric Blocks! Come on through!!
LiveSET , a free sound engineering workshop for teens is now open for applications. You must apply by Oct 16.
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 & Inclusivity
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.
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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!
15,000 young people served
Performers + Safer Spaces + Audience = Community
#allagesalways = #allagesallstages
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