FAQ

Completely different from a typical music event, Make Music Laredo is open to anyone who wants to take part. Each year on June 21, every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical genre —  shares their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. Thousands of amateur musicians take the opportunity to play in public spaces. Professional musicians perform for new audiences, who come out from under their headphones to hear unfamiliar groups.

NO AUDITIONS REQUIRED! And everyone is invited to sing along and enjoy the on June 21, the first day of summer and longest day of the year!

Where did the idea come from?
Make Music Laredo is based on France’s “Fête de la Musique,” a national musical holiday inaugurated in 1982. Ever since, the event has become an international phenomenon, celebrated on the same day in more than 750 cities in 120 countries, including Germany, Italy, Greece, Russia, Lebanon, Ivory Coast, Australia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Nigeria, Canada, and Japan. 

Why is the City of Laredo celebrating Make Music Day?
Since 2021 the Mayor’s Office of the City of Laredo has proclaimed June 21 as Make Music Day – Laredo. We have joined cities around the world celebrating summer via the universal language of music. We are city filled with musical talent eager to celebrate our community with the joy of music!

Laredo Cultural District

Who can participate?
Anyone and everyone, no need to audition! Amateurs, part-time professionals, and established artists are all welcome. 

Is this an annual event?
Yes, Make Music Laredo will take place every Summer Solstice, June 21st. 

Who puts this all together?
The City of Laredo, the Laredo Cultural District and a growing number of contributors coordinate our Make Music Laredo celebration.  We invite you to help recruit musicians and venues! 

How can I get involved?
Everyone is welcome to promote the day and all the events from now to June 21.  On Make Music Day, we invite you to join an event, host an event and definitely post pictures and videos from events.  Don’t forget to tag @makemusiclaredo

Students from Morales Fine & Performing Arts Academy www.MoralesFPA.com

***When you are making plans, remember that Make Music Laredo is not a typical event, and most locations are not traditional music venues. Not every location will be able to provide power, and in most situations you — the artist — will be responsible for bringing your own equipment (such as amps, mics, and whatever else you need in addition to your instrument). 

We also encourage artists to create their own performance locations — see below! 

Can I register multiple locations or artists to participate in Make Music Laredo?
Absolutely! You are welcome to create multiple venue profiles on laredo@makemusicday.org if you would like to host concerts in more than one location. And, if you play in more than one ensemble, or are curating a show with multiple bands, you can create profiles for each one. Just be sure to create a separate profile for each location and each artist, so that each one can be officially matched in the system and included in our promotions!

What happens if I want to play at a location that is not listed?
That’s great! We encourage musicians to create their own performance locations, especially when they have an existing relationship with the space. Perhaps you’d like to perform on your stoop, in front of your office building, or outside the bar where you have a regular gig. In any case, make sure it’s OK with the location first, then log in, and list your event!

Laredo Center for the Arts

Casa Ortiz and Gallery 201

Kamila Y Bella Divas, recorded live at the Border Heritage Museum

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