Programming

Youth who are passionate about music performance and sound engineering can get a solid start through our Professional development programming. We provide workshops, on-the-job training, access to mentorship, and a pathway to paid work doing what they love. Our programs teach young people the technical skills needed in the music industry as well as softer skills like time management, interacting with adult clients, and teamwork.

FALL 2023 LiveSET APPLICATION IS OPEN!

Save the dates: Oct 28, 29 & Nov 4,5,11,12

LiveSET (Live Sound Engineering for Teens) presented by our partners Arts for Learning NW, is an exciting program for Portland-area teens aged 15-19 to get real world practical training in the art and science of live sound engineering from top professionals in the field.

APPLY HERE

Ya Heard is our monthly BIPOC-centered open mic night for youth who want to share their poems, bars, music, movement, stories, and issues that are important to them. Co-hosted by youth from our community, this event rotates through different venues in Portland as we partner with like-minded youth organizations. For beginning artists, this is a great way to gain the experience to perform at an upcoming Friends of Noise show! More info about the next Ya Heard here >>>

Rose City Rising is an intergenerational collaborative recording project that provides a platform for young people of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and their allies to use music for self expression, access to mentorship and exposure to the steps involved in recording and releasing an album of new music. We recruit local music community members as visiting workshop teachers to share their knowledge and experience with participating youth. This project empowers youth and adults alike to contribute their talents to help create a vibrant all ages ecosystem.

Our youth sound engineering program, the Sound Squad Supreme is  a jobs program that provides teens with hands-on instruction and paid work. 

Our Talent and Sound Services division is a program that connects our roster of young artists and sound engineers with paid work providing professional services for the event needs of local non-profits and companies. If you are interested in our services, submit your bid request here >>>

FoN presents on XRAY FM: Friends of Noise on XRAY.fm is a conduit for teens and young adults to share the music that they love as well as create space on the local airwaves for local bands of all ages. Airing on Mondays from 2-3pm our DJs will keep you up to date with the coolest and latest music to hit the streets. Check out our show page >>>