How It Works
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About
Make Music Chattanooga exists to support and uplift the city’s vibrant music community. We focus on creating opportunities for connection among local artists, organizations, and music supporters—helping to strengthen relationships, highlight ongoing efforts, and celebrate the role of music in Chattanooga’s cultural life. Our signature events, Make Music Day Chattanooga and Make Music Winter, are part of a global initiative held each year on June 21 and December 21.
Connecting Local Music Partners & Supporters
We create opportunities for conversation, collaboration, and shared celebration—supporting bridges across Chattanooga’s music scene through informal gatherings, working groups, and joint efforts.
Fostering Strategic Partnerships
We help connect the dots between music-makers and community partners to support projects that increase access, visibility, and creative impact for local talent.
Celebrating World Music Day in Chattanooga
With support from the Lyndhurst Foundation, we coordinate Make Music Day and Make Music Winter in partnership with the Make Music Alliance, the NAMM Foundation, and a growing network of local collaborators—bringing free, citywide music experiences to life each June and December.
Make Music Chattanooga Fund
Local performers and music educators are invited to apply for stipends to host or participate in a free, public music performance or participatory activity as part of this global celebration of World Music Day.
🧡 A Special thanks to the Lyndhurst Foundation for their generous support.
Other Funding Opportunities:
In addition to local support, eligible participants may also qualify for funding through the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), coordinated nationally by the Make Music Alliance and locally in collaboration with Make Music Chattanooga and the Tri-State Musicians’ Union, Local 80.
All requests should be submitted by Friday June 6, 2026.
View eligibility requirements and apply at the links below.
Support & Promote
Spread the word about Make Music Day Chattanooga! Share this event with your friends, family, and community networks on social media. Use the hashtag #MakeMusicCHA to join the conversation.
Become a Music Ambassador! Make Music Day Chattanooga is built by the community—for the community. As a Music Ambassador, you’ll help bring the celebration to life both before and during the event. In the weeks leading up to June 21st, you’ll support community outreach, share posts to help spread the word, and invite others to get involved. On event day, you’ll assist with setup, artist support, social media content, and welcoming attendees at performance locations across the city.
CHA Music Passport
The CHA Music Passport is your guide to exploring and celebrating Chattanooga’s vibrant music scene. This initiative connects community members with live music events, highlighting local talent and unique venues across the city. While it plays a key role during Make Music Day and Make Music Winter, the CHA Music Passport goes beyond these celebrations, creating year-round opportunities to experience and support the rich musical diversity that makes Chattanooga special.
Posts
- Make Music Chattanooga Celebrates 10 Years with Citywide Music Event on June 21
- MAKE MUSIC DAY CHATTANOOGA UNVEILS FULL 2025 LINEUP
- Make Music Day Chattanooga Sneak Peek Event @ Deadbird Studios
- 2025 Make Music Chattanooga Fund Announced
- Make Music Day Chattanooga April Community Meeting Recap + Music and Event Promotion Session w/ Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Contact
Interested in partnering or becoming a sponsor? Get in touch with us at chattanooga@makemusicday.org
