Our Mission
Veterans of the Arts
We're a non-profit committed to honoring the contributions of artists as creators and the dream of making music a living wage
Our Programs
100 Miles of Music
Canadian Music Nights #1
100 Miles of Music is built to fill the increasing gap between the death of print media and the needs of emerging artists to engage with authentic music journalism. We build content with creators who deserve both attention and development.
Canadian Music Nights #1
Canadian Music Nights #1
100 Miles of Music presents Canadian Music Nights #1 ,the 1st in a series of concerts where American artists will be celebrating their love of Canadian music and the culture that created it. Starring: James Young & Friends feat. Erin McNamee, Jonny Evergreen, Ian Jones, and more!
The Singing Tour Guide
Join Seattle’s most acclaimed singing historian and frontman for The Staxx Brothers on a one-of-a-kind tour of Pike Place Market.
This is the only historic tour that culminates with an unplugged concert at the very same iconic busking locations where Pike Place greats like Brandi Carlile and Artis Spoonman made music history in the pa
Join Seattle’s most acclaimed singing historian and frontman for The Staxx Brothers on a one-of-a-kind tour of Pike Place Market.
This is the only historic tour that culminates with an unplugged concert at the very same iconic busking locations where Pike Place greats like Brandi Carlile and Artis Spoonman made music history in the pages of Rolling Stone.
There is no way to truly separate Seattle and its history from its music. This is your chance to experience both and maybe just maybe, make a little history yourself.
Up West Fest
Dub Mountain Sound System
Up West Fest is a mid-winter festival with a very special purpose. Our vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and friends join forces with the small festivals we love to help launch their line ups and early bird tickets with zero risk, turn a profit, and reach their full potential.
BUSKARAMA
Dub Mountain Sound System
Dub Mountain Sound System
BUSKARAMA is a brand-new busker festival presented by Veterans of the Arts that honors performing artists of the past, present, and future. We held our inaugural event at Pike Place Market in mid-June and will host the first BUSKARAMA in Pateros, WA in September.
Dub Mountain Sound System
Dub Mountain Sound System
Dub Mountain Sound System
Dub Mountain Sound System is a Seattle-based quarterly event that promotes local reggae artists, contemporary Jamaican acts, and the true originators of this Caribbean art form that has changed the shape of World music and global rhythm.
Local Music Week
Operation Music Town
Operation Music Town
Join us in showing love for your favorite local bands in person and on socials by wearing and sharing local band tees, playlists, and events, connecting with the local music community, and learning about amazing up and coming bands in our hometown.
Operation Music Town
Operation Music Town
Operation Music Town
Operation Music Town is a Veterans of the Arts program that works from a simple principle. If we can produce shows that sell out every participating venue, whether in one side of a city, or an entire small town, together we can SAVE THE MUSIC.
Help keep local music alive
Be part of shaping music history! Your generous donations help develop programs that infuse the local music community with practical support and realistic goals. It's hope we can all believe in.
