2025 – Local Coverage
Aberdeen, WA
“World Music Day fills streets of Aberdeen with sound,” by Jerry Knaak, Aberdeen Daily World, June 24, 2025
“Wil Russoul on music, community and the festival that’s changing everything,” by Darnell Sue, Aberdeen Daily World, June 19, 2025
“Make Music Aberdeen,” Aberdeen Daily World, June 19, 2025
“How World Music Day brings Aberdeen’s heartbeat alive,” by Jesus Farias, Aberdeen Daily World, June 11, 2025
“Celebrate World Music Day at the ‘Come As You Are Music Festival’ in Aberdeen,” by Jackie Genis, Grays Harbor Talk, June 10, 2025
“World Music Day set for Saturday, June 21,” Aberdeen Daily World, May 29, 2025
Alpine, TX
“Alpine celebrates International Make Music Day on June 21,” Big Bend Sentinel, June 19, 2025
“International Make Music Day this weekend in Alpine,” Odessa American, June 17, 2025
Ammon, ID
“You’re invited to this jam session on Saturday as part of National Make Music Day,” by Andrea Olson, East Idaho News, June 20, 2025
Ann Arbor, MI
“Ann Arbor celebrates Make Music Day,” by Savannah Halpern, The Michigan Daily, June 25, 2025
“‘Make Music Day’ events add to Ann Arbor’s character and identity,” by Ana Longoria, WEMU, June 20, 2025
“Cinema Chat: The Michigan Theater celebrates Juneteenth and Make Music Day; ‘Elio’ and ’28 Years Later’ open nationwide,” by David Fair and Nick Alderink, WEMU, June 19, 2025
“Thunder over Michigan, home tours, Make Music Day and more fun things to do in Ann Arbor,” by Nicholas Alumkal, MLive, June 19, 2025
Appleton, WI
“Appleton hosts free events to celebrate Make Music Day,” Fox 11 News, June 21, 2025
Auburn, CA
“Make Music Day: Auburn joins nationwide jam session,” by Dan Araujo, Gold Country Media, June 16, 2025
Beloit, WI
“Music fills the Stateline Area on Make Music Day,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, June 22, 2025
“Bring on the music: Make Music Day is Saturday,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, June 17, 2025
“Live music and free dance lessons! Several summer events coming up in greater Beloit area,” by Katie Castellano, WMTV, June 16, 2025
“Beloit will celebrate the summer solstice with music,” by Yvonne Boose, Northern Public Radio WNIJ, May 28, 2025
“Make Music Beloit Artist Profile – Kristin Toon,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox 47, May 23, 2025
“Beloit Activities,” WIFR, May 21, 2025
“10 Unique Wisconsin Festivals Happening in June 2025,” by Kristen Rouse, Experience Wisconsin Magazine, May 19, 2025
“Experience The Joy Of Music In Beloit This June,” The Eagle 96.7, May 6, 2025
Buffalo, NY
“2025 Make Music Day!,” by Newell Nussbaumer, Buffalo Rising, June 20, 2025
“‘Make Music Day’ celebrates free live music on summer solstice,” Niagara Frontier Publications, June 20, 2025
Catskill, NY
“Catskill Summer Solstice Make Music Day,” Up and Running Morning Show, WKZE, June 20, 2025
Cedar Falls, IA
“Cedar Falls leads Iowa with first Make Music Day bash,” KWWL News 7, June 20, 2025
“Cedar Falls mayor proclaims June 21 Make Music Day, complete with a drum line,” by Holly Hudson Hill, The Courier, May 8, 2025
“Cedar Falls sings into history as first Iowa city to celebrate Make Music Day on June 21,” by Lauren Avenatti, CBS 2, April 11, 2025
Chattanooga, TN
“Chattanooga Strikes a Musical Chord,” by Robert Hanley, WDEF, June 22, 2025
“Celebrate Make Music Day Locally With Over 67 Live Performances,” by Janelle Drake, The Pulse, June 18, 2025
“Make Music Day Chattanooga Unveils Full Lineup,” Chattanoogan, June 17, 2025
“Event Spotlight,” by Katie Molck, NoogaToday, June 16, 2025
“Things to do in the Chattanooga area this week include River City Fair, Make Music Day, Big 9 Music Fest, Juneteenth events,” by Lisa Denton, Times Free Press, June 14, 2025
“Sound check: Make Music Day” by Haley Bartlett, NoogaToday, June 12, 2025
“Deadbird Studio Hosts Sneak Peek for Make Music Day Chattanooga,” The Pulse, June 5, 2025
“New Support Announced For Local Music Performers And Educators,” by Janelle Drake, The Pulse, May 22, 2025
“Chattanooga’s Make Music Day Celebration Needs Your Input And Ideas,” by Patty Leon, The Pulse, March 24, 2025
Clatsop County, OR
“Astoria to join global ‘Make Music’ celebration,” by Patrick Webb, Discover Our Coast, June 17, 2025
College Station, TX
“College Station participates in worldwide ‘Make Music Day’ with free concerts across town,” by Delaney Wolovlek, KBTX, June 20, 2025
“College Station prepares for Make Music Day,” by Kenny Graves, ABC 25, June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day comes to College Station on Saturday,” The Eagle, June 20, 2025
Connecticut
“Make Music Day to feature dozens of free concerts by local artists throughout Connecticut,” by Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, June 19, 2025
Corning, NY
“Corning to host Make Music Day celebration,” WYDC Fox News, June 19, 2025
Coventry, CT
“Make Music Day events today in Coventry,” by Maina Durafour, The Chronicle, June 21, 2025
Darke County, OH
“Making music matters,” by Marilyn Delk, Daily Advocate, June 15, 2025
Denison, TX
“Denison’s smallest parade: Global ‘Making Music Day’ celebrated in Texoma,” by Austin Hedgcoth, KXII, June 21, 2025
Escanaba, MI
“Musicians in downtown today for Make Music Escanaba,” Daily Press, June 21, 2025
“Global Make Music Day comes to Escanaba June 21,” by Lily Simmons, WZMQ, June 20, 2025
“New Escanaba music festival to celebrate the summer solstice,” by Barbara Bellinger, WLUC, June 18, 2025
“U.P. destination to join worldwide music celebration on summer solstice,” by Justin Lofton, MLive, April 17, 2025
“Escanaba to join global Make Music Day event June 21,” by Lily Simmons, WZMQ, March 31, 2025
“Downtown Escanaba To Join Worldwide ‘Make Music Day’ On June 21,” by Jack Hall, Radio Results Network, March 28, 2025
“Two new Escanaba festivals will kick off summer of music,” by Barbara Bellinger, WLUC, March 27, 2025
“Musicians needed to celebrate Summer Solstice at new Make Music Escanaba event,” Daily Press, March 24, 2025
Eugene, OR
“Eugene joins more than 1,500 other cities worldwide in celebrating Make Music Day,” by Izzy La Rue, KEZI, June 22, 2025
Falmouth, MA
“‘Make Music Day’ Will Be Held In Falmouth.,” The Enterprise, June 10, 2025
Fairfield, CT
“University’s Downtown Locations Host Lively Make Music Fairfield Performances,” by Kiersten Bjork, Fairfield University, June 27, 2025
“‘Make Music Day’ In Fairfield Set For This Weekend,” by Alfred Branch, Patch Fairfield, June 16, 2025
Fair Lawn, NJ
“Downtown Fair Lawn offers live music this summer. Why musicians, merchants are teaming up,” by Stephanie Noda, NorthJersey.com, July 9, 2025
“Making Music on Summer’s Longest Day,” A Tempo with Rachel Katz, WWFM, June 14, 2025
Florence, AL
“‘Make Music Day’: Florence to host downtown music crawl,” by Aria Pons, WAFF, June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day Florence to light up downtown with free live performances,” by Austin Pylant, Fox 54, June 19, 2025
“All Can Make Music,” The Courier Journal, June 17, 2025
Fort Worth, TX
“Fort Worth joins global Make Music Day celebration, June 21,” Forth Worth Report, June 3, 2025
Frisco, TX
“Frisco Lines Up Diverse Celebrations for Make Music Day with Over 25 Free Performances,” by Richard Dawson, Hoodline, June 18, 2025
Fullerton, CA
“Local Music Takes Over Fullerton in 10th Annual Day of Music Festival,” by Mateo Sauceda, Fullerton Observer, June 24, 2025
“Enjoy a Day of Music on Saturday at Fullerton’s city-wide celebration,” by Emilie Takahashi, Orange County Register, June 19, 2025
“Meet the Day of Music Fullerton Committee Volunteers 2025,” by Todd Huffman, Fullerton Observer, June 16, 2025
“Fullerton Partners with Metrolink and Gold Coast Tours for 2025 Day of Music,” by Todd Huffman, Fullerton Observer, June 7, 2025
Galveston, TX
“Buzz of kazoos fills downtown Galveston for World Music Day,” The Daily News, June 21, 2025
“Performers wanted for Make Music Day in Galveston,” The Daily News, May 20, 2025
Gig Harbor, WA
“Harbor Happenings | Pride in the Park celebration is Saturday at Skansie,” by Charlee Glock-Jackson, Gig Harbor Now, June 17, 2025
Great Bend, KS
“City Band pays tribute to Joe Boley,” by Susan Thacker, Great Bend Tribune, June 6, 2025
Gulf Shores, AL
“Gulf Shores Hosts Free Make Music Day at Meyer Park,” OBA, June 19, 2025
“Make Music Day Celebration in Gulf Shores,” Fox 10 News, June 17, 2025
“G.S. Make Music Day concert June 21 at Meyer Park,” Mullet Wrapper, June 10, 2025
Hawaii
“Our Picks for Upcoming Events,” Honolulu Magazine, June 19, 2025
Houston, TX
“Make Music Day celebrates free, live music around Houston — and the world,” by Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media, June 20, 2025
“Houston library becomes festival grounds as music entrepreneurs seek empowerment,” by Seth Kovar, CW39, June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day (June 20, 2025),” by Michael Hagerty, Houston Matters (Houston Public Media), June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day turning up the volume with local talent at Houston Public Library,” by Idolina Peralez, CW39, June 19, 2025
“Top 19 Festivals & Events in Houston This Week: June 16 to 22, 2025,” 365 Houston, June 16, 2025
“‘Make Music Day Festival’ brings music, art and Houston libraries together,” by Sharron Melton, CW39, June 10, 2025
“Houston gears up for Make Music Day on June 21,” by Stefanie Thomas, The Leader News, June 9, 2025
Huntsville, AL
“Huntsville gears up for Make Music Day: How you can join in,” by Sarah Jones, WAAY TV, June 18, 2025
“Huntsville Hospital hosts local musicians for Make Music Day,” WAAY TV, June 18, 2025
“Huntsville set for a musical takeover with Make Music Day on June 21,” by Austin Pylant, Fox 54, June 2, 2025
“Huntsville Hospital hosting Make Music Week this month,” by Sarah Grace Kennedy, WAFF 48, June 2, 2025
“Make Music Day returning to Huntsville,” by Tony Cortes, WHNT, May 30, 2025
Indianapolis, IN
“Make Music Day brings free concerts and community spirit to Indianapolis,” by Aaliyah Prim, WISH TV, June 18, 2025
“Circle Singing with Davin Youngs – Make Music Day,” WTHR-TV, June 6, 2025
Kansas City, MO
“Dozens of metro artists to fill the air with the sounds of Kansas City,” by Sarah Motter, KCTV 5, June 16, 2025
“The best things to do in KC this month: June 2025,” by Nina Cherry, Kansas City Magazine, June 3, 2025
Knoxville, TN
“Pints, pride and punchlines! 6 fun weekend things to do in Knoxville June 21-22,” by Devarrick Turner, Knoxville News Sentinel, June 17, 2025
Laredo, TX
“‘Music is our family’: The Star Music Shop leads Laredo’s Big Drum Jam with full kits, buckets,” by Jose De La Rosa, Laredo Morning Times, June 27, 2025
“City of Laredo to celebrate Make Music Day,” by Emma Galle, KGNS News, June 20, 2025
“Star Music Shop hosting drum jam for Saturday’s Make Music Day,” by Maria Ruiz, Laredo Morning Times, June 20, 2025
“Local bands to perform for Make Music Day,” by Maria Ruiz, Laredo Morning Times, June 20, 2025
“Laredo joins Texas Make Music Day on Saturday,” by Roger Uvalle, KGNS News, June 16, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
“Celebrating Young Musicians,” CBS News 8, June 23, 2025
Liberty, MO
“Saturday events include Make Music Liberty, HDLI block party,” Courier Tribune, June 17, 2025
“Artists, venue hosts can register for Make Music Liberty,” Courier Tribune, March 12, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
“Musicians will play for free around town, and the world, on ‘Make Music Day’,” by Alysia Gray Painter, NBC 4, June 20, 2025
“THIS WEEKEND: Five Outdoor Concerts for Make Music Day Comes to Santa Monica,” Yo Venice, June 20, 2025
“Five Free Outdoor Concerts In Santa Monica June 21,” by Danny Jones, Canyon News, June 19, 2025
Lubbock, TX
“Celebrate Make Music Day at the South Plains Mall,” by Amy Anderson, Everything Lubbock, June 19, 2025
Macon, GA
“Saturday News at 11,” WMAZ 13, June 21, 2025 (at 09:00)
Madison, WI
“Make Music Madison makes sure your day is filled with tunes,” by Kelly Lecker, Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2025
“Photos: Make Music Madison,” by John Hart, Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2025
“Madison celebrates worldwide Make Music Day,” by Mackenzie Davis and Sam Swartz, WMTV, June 21, 2025
“Make Music Madison enriches culture of music,” WKOW, June 21, 2025
“Make Music Madison adds Global Choir Project for 12th-annual celebration,” by Anna Hansen, Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 2025
“What to do in Madison this weekend: Make Music Madison, ‘Sconnie Street’ and more Isthmus Picks,” The Isthmus, June 19, 2025
“5 fun events happening in Madison this week, June 19-25,” The Cap Times, June 18, 2025
“Make Music Madison 2025: Coffee shops, community centers, schools, front porches, and more will host live music June 21,” by David Dahmer, Madison 365, June 16, 2025
“Hilldale announces 19 performers for Make Music,” by Kyle Jones, Channel 3000, June 5, 2025
“Welcome to Madison’s 2025 festival season,” by Jonas Tijerino, The Cap Times, June 4, 2025
“Make Music Madison Music Festival 2025,” by Ian McKay, Fox 47, June 2, 2025
“Make Music Madison Artist Profile – Beni Daiko,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox 47, May 23, 2025
“Make Music Madison – Warner Park Entertainment,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox 47, May 23, 2025
Marion, IL
“Mayor proclaims June 21 as “Make Music Day” in Marion: Marion to join thousands of cities in global celebration of music and community,” The Southern Illinoisan, June 9, 2025
McKinney, TX
“McKinney rocks Make Music Day with community concerts,” by Sophia Quintero, McKinney Courier-Gazette, June 25, 2025
“Musicians gather in McKinney for Make Music Day June 21,” by Sophia Quintero, McKinney Courier-Gazette, June 20, 2025
McMinnville, OR
“Make Music marks start of summer,” Yamhill County’s News-Register, June 20, 2025
Mexia, TX
“Mexia Hosts First International Make Music Day,” The Mexia News, July 2, 2025
Milwaukee, WI
“Saturday is Make Music Day in Milwaukee,” by Jamie Lee Rake, Shepherd Express, June 19, 2025
“This Week in MKE Music: June 19-25, 2025,” by Blaine Schultz, Shepherd Express, June 19, 2025
“Outdoor music, arts and more things to do in the Milwaukee area in summer 2025,” by Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 17, 2025
“Toys and games to celebrate World Music Day,” Fox 6 News, June 17, 2025
“West Allis Arts Collective Launches with Inaugural Event – Make Music Day,” Urban Milwaukee, June 16, 2024
Mobile, AL
“Make Music Day Mobile,” Fox 10 News, June 12, 2025
“Make Music Day Mobile,” Fox 10 News, May 7, 2025
Montclair, NJ
“105 Events in the Montclair + Northern NJ Area This Weekend,” The Montclair Girl, June 20, 2025
“Montclair to Celebrate 12th Make Music Day on June 21,” by Georgette Gilmore, Montclair Local, June 14, 2025
Muskogee, OK
“Make Music Muskogee spreads music across town“, by Cathy Spaulding, Muskogee Phoenix, June 16, 2025
Nassau County, FL
“Event features Amelia Island’s music diversity,” by Ashley Chandler, News Leader, June 25, 2025 (pdf)
“Perfect harmony: Arts group brings worldwide day of music to locals,” by Ashley Chandler, News Leader, June 10, 2025
“Make Music Day to debut on June 21,” Fernandina Observer, May 23, 2025
Neosho, MO
“International Make Music Day draws 1,400 in Neosho,” by Steve Smith, KZRG, June 28, 2025
“Neosho Arts Council to take part in Make Music Day,” by Steve Smith, KZRG, June 6, 2025
New Braunfels, TX
“New Braunfels celebrating Live Music Day with free live performances Saturday,” New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, June 20, 2025
“Check out 8 events happening this summer in New Braunfels,” by Maddy Morales, Community Impact, June 4, 2025
New Haven, CT
“Make Music Day Returns To West Haven,” by Vincent Salzo, Patch West Haven, June 18, 2025
New London, CT
“Saturday is Make Music Day,” by Rick Koster, The Day, June 18, 2025
New York, NY
“Musicians jam on land and sea,” by Doug Doyle, WBGO, June 30, 2025
“‘Make Music New York’ celebrates the summer solstice,” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 20, 2025
“Mermaid Parade, Make Music NY, and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids,” by Drew Kristofik, Mommy Poppins, June 20, 2025
“Make Music New York Gamelan Fest,” doNYC, June 20, 2025
“The City Scoop,” The City, June 19, 2025
“Strum, stomp, sing: Porch Stomp Folk Music Fest hits Governors Island this Saturday,” by Claude Solnik, amNewYork, June 18, 2025
“Punk Island free musical festival to return to Randalls Island this summer,” by Emily Davenport, amNewYork, April 15, 2025
“Fun in the sun: See the exciting event lineup at Hudson River Park for spring and summer 2025,” by Barbara Russo-Lennon, amNewYork, April 15, 2025
“Outdoor festivals and street fairs in Brooklyn in 2025,” Brooklyn Bridge Parents, April 7, 2025
New York State
“Make Music Day 2025 Celebrates Free Music Across New York,” by Jenna Sents, NYS Music, June 18, 2025
Old Lyme, CT
“TOP STORY: On ‘Make Music Day,’ Artists Converge in Old Lyme’s Continuing Ode to Free Music for All,” LymeLine.com, June 23, 2025
“Old Lyme Celebrates the Summer Solstice with 7th Annual ‘Make Music’ Day, Saturday,” LymeLine.com, June 18, 2025
Orange County, FL
“Local mom hits the stage for Orange County’s ‘Make Music Day’,” by Bryanna Howard, Spectrum News, June 21, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
“Stephanie Seymour & Naila Mattison,” Mid-Day Show with Tiffany Bacon, WURD, June 20, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
“Free musical performances for Make Music Day,” Arizona Daily Mix, CW 7, June 19, 2025
“‘Find joy’ at this massive free music event taking over Phoenix for 1 day only,” by Ed Masley, Arizona Republic, June 11, 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
“10+ things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from Juneteenth to Pogopalooza,” by Jennifer Baron, Next Pittsburgh, June 18, 2025
Ridgefield, CT
“Ridgefield To Host Annual Make Music Day Celebration,” by Rich Kirby, Patch CT, May 16, 2025
Rocky Hill, CT
“Town To Host “Make Music Day” With Sites All Around Community,” by Margaret Radman, The Rare Reminder, June 19, 2025 (pdf)
Salem, OR
“Make Music Salem: Let the good vibes (and the rain) pour on the longest day of the year,” by Dee Moore, Oregon ArtsWatch, June 25, 2025
“PHOTOS: Make Music Day 2025,” by Laura Tesler, Salem Reporter, June 23, 2025
“Meet Our Mid-Valley: Salem couple brings joy to community through music,” by Isabel Funk, Salem Statesman Journal, June 22, 2025
“Your guide to Salem’s 10th Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21,” by Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter, June 19, 2025
“What to do in Salem from June 19-25: Make Music Day, Infinity Room’s finale,” by Rachel Alexander, Salem Reporter, June 18, 2025
“A guide to Salem’s 2025 summer events,” by Alan Cohen, Salem Reporter, May 9, 2025
San Antonio, TX
“Things to do: Kick off summer with music, mindfulness and community fun this weekend in San Antonio,” by Alyssa Muñoz, KENS 5, June 19, 2025
“10 upcoming events to attend in the San Antonio metro, June 19-26,” by Andrew Creelman, Community Impact, June 18, 2025
“16 things to do in San Antonio this weekend,” by Jim Keist and Deboarah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, June 16, 2025
“San Antonio’s Summer Soundtrack,” by Becca Hensley, San Antonio Magazine, May/June 2025
“Make Music Day,” Texas Public Radio, May 28, 2025
“San Antonio Botanical Garden to host free, all-day music festival in June,” by Avery Meurer, KSAT, May 26, 2025
“Free Make Music Day celebration blooms at San Antonio Botanical Garden,” by Brandon Watson, Culturemap San Antonio, May 22, 2025
San Diego, CA
“San Diego weekend arts events: ‘Constellations,’ Juneteenth DJ set and Mozart,” by Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS, June 18, 2025
“The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: June 20-22,” San Diego Union Tribune, June 18, 2025
“14 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 17–22,” by Ryan Hardison, San Diego Magazine, June 17, 2025
San Jose, CA
“Bay Area arts: 9 great shows and concerts to catch this week,” by Randy Mcmullen, Bay Area News Group, June 19, 2025
“Watch 70-plus concerts for free during San Jose’s Make Music Day,” by John Metcalfe, Bay Area News Group, June 18, 2025
“San Jose’s Symphony of Sounds: Make Music Day 2025,” The San Jose Blog, June 16, 2025
“San Jose Strikes a Global Chord on Make Music Day,” News Up Now, June 12, 2025
San Marcos, TX
“City celebrates second Make Music Day,” by Rebekah Porter, San Marcos Daily Record, July 4, 2025
Seattle, WA
“World Music Day: Voices in Harmony,” by Vrindha Ashoksarma, Seattle Collegian, June 12, 2025
Spooner / Shell Lake, WI
“Making music on the longest day of the year,” Spooner Advocate, June 26, 2025
“Reader Opinion: Kudos for Make Music Day,” Spooner Advocate, June 25, 2025
“City Council proclaims Make Music Day, hears from North Memorial,” by Regan Kohler, Spooner Advocate, June 19, 2025
“Make Music Day events set for Saturday,” Spooner Advocate, June 19, 2025
“Make Music Day Returns To Spooner & Shell Lake,” Dryden Wire, June 13, 2025
“Mayor proclaims June 21 Make Music Day,” by Regan Kohler, Spooner Advocate, June 12, 2025
Stanly County, NC
“County’s second-annual Make Music Day approaches,” by Jesse Deal, The Stanly News & Press, May 28, 2025
Statesville, NC
“Make Music Day coming to Downtown Statesville on Saturday,” Iredell Free News, June 20, 2025
Superior, WI
“Coffee Conversation: Make Music Day Returns to Superior with New Energy,” by Maria Vollom, Fox 21, June 17, 2025
Tallahassee, FL
“Worldwide Make Music Day coming June 21. Here are the Florida events,” by C.A. Bridges, Tallahassee Democrat, June 19, 2025
“Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee,” by Martha Gruender, Tallahassee Democrat, June 19, 2025
Texas
“How a French holiday turned into a global music day, and which Texas cities are participating,” KTSM, June 20, 2025
Tulsa, OK
“A roundup of Oklahoma outdoor concerts, music festivals coming up before the end of June,” by Matthew Viriyapah, KOSU, June 20, 2025
“Tulsa Celebrates Make Music Day with Free Performances and Permit Waivers for Buskers on June 21,” by Lucas Warren, Hoodline, June 19, 2025
“Tulsa 10: June 17-23,” by Madison Walters, Tulsa People, June 16, 2025
“Tulsa, Muskogee to host global ‘Make Music Day’ celebration,” by Hannah Sedgwick, News 9, June 11, 2025
Tyler, TX
“Tyler comes alive with sound during Make Music Day,” by Jennifer Scott, Killeen Daily Herald, June 22, 2025
“Local musicians take part in Make Music Day 2025,” by Will Riddell, CBS 19, June 22, 2025
“Musicians perform all over Tyler for Make Music Day,” by Alex Weister, KLTV, June 21, 2025
“Tunes to take over Tyler for Make Music Day celebration,” by Jesus Martinez, CBS 19, June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day is happening this weekend,” by David Gibson, KETK, June 18, 2025
“Make Music Day is June 21 in Tyler,” by David Gibson, KETK, June 17, 2025
“It’s a Global Celebration, ‘Make Music Day’ Comes to Tyler For The First Time,” by Buddy Logan, KNUE, June 14, 2025
Vance County, NC
“Makin’ music,” by Tyler Davis, The Daily Dispatch, June 24, 2025
Vermont
“Randolph Makes Music: Perfect Day Helps To Showcase 20+ Musical Acts,” by Izzy Senior, The Herald, June 26, 2025
“Global Make Music Day To Be Celebrated Locally,” Caledonian Record, June 18, 2025
“Make Music Day Invites All to Join on June 21,” by Phayvanh Luekhamhan, The Bridge, June 13, 2025
“Make Music Day Celebrates Live Music In Randolph,” The Herald, June 12, 2025
“Vermont musicians tune up for international Make Music Day,” by Brian Wallstin, ABC 22, June 4, 2025
“All-day Make Music Day Celebration Planned for June 21 in Randolph,” The Herald, May 22, 2025
Verona, WI
“Verona celebrates Make Music Day,” Verona Press, June 30, 2025
“Verona’s first annual Make Music Day is June 21,” Verona Press, June 19, 2025
Waco, TX
“Downtown Waco venues sing, thump for Make Music Day,” by Carl Hoover, Waco Tribune, June 19, 2025
“Waco looking for musicians, venues, more for first-ever ‘Make Music Day’ event,” by Jacob Wallin, KCEN, May 20, 2025
Waterbury, CT
“Make Music Day will jam Saturday in Waterbury and country legend Randy Travis is coming to Torrington,” by Kellie Lambert, CT Insider, June 18, 2025
Wheaton, IL
“A ‘peace language’: Festival within Make Music Wheaton to celebrate Middle Eastern culture,” by Katlyn Smith, Daily Herald, June 19, 2025
“70 musicians and music groups to perform this weekend during ‘Make Music Wheaton’,” Shaw Local News Network, June 18, 2025
“‘Big Aspirations’: 70 Artists To Perform In 1 Day During Make Music Wheaton Festival,” by Lisa Marie Farver, Patch, June 13, 2025
Wilmington, NC
“Make Music Day brings performances to Downtown Wilmington,” by Ava Dorn, WWAY, June 22, 2025
“INTERVIEW: Make Music Day celebrations to return to Wilmington next week,” WECT, June 10, 2025
Wimberley, TX
“Music for the Solstice,” by Teresa Kendrick, The Wimberley View, June 25, 2025
“Make Music Day returns to Wimberley for free, family-friendly performances,” by Julianna Russ, KXAN, June 20, 2025
“Wimberley Musicians Tune Up for Make Music Day 2025,” The Wimberley View, June 18, 2025
Wisconsin
“International Make Music Day!“, Civic Media, June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day Brings Communities Together Across the State,” by Teri Barr, Civic Media, June 19, 2025
“Celebrate Make Music Day at an event near you this June 21,” Wisconsin Public Radio, June 6, 2025
Woodstock, NY
“Make Music Woodstock,” Up and Running Morning Show, WKZE, June 19, 2025
York County, PA
“Annual Make Music Day to bring melodic sounds to York County,” by Anthony Maenza, York Dispatch, June 12, 2025
“Summer of 2025: Carnivals, festivals and other events to go to in York County, Pa.,” by Teresa Boeckel, York Daily Record, June 5, 2025
2025 – Other Coverage
“Fete de la musique: a French celebration of music that has gone international,” FRANCE 24 English, June 21, 2025
“Celebrate World Music Day: It’s Good for Your Brain!,” AARP, June 18, 2025