Music on the North Coast: A Community Conversation

MusicOregon is conducting a statewide listening tour across seven Oregon communities from May 16 through May 23, 2026. Each stop is a free, two-hour public gathering open to musicians, venue operators, music educators, producers, managers, and anyone who works in or alongside the local music scene. The gatherings are conversation-first: no formal presentations, no agenda beyond listening. Participants will help define MusicOregon's statewide programming, partnerships, and advocacy priorities for the next two years. The tour is funded in part by the Oregon Community Foundation through its Arts Rebuilding Grant program, and reflects MusicOregon's expansion beyond its Portland origins into all of Oregon's major music regions: the North Coast, the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, and Northeastern Oregon. A statewide needs assessment survey is also open now at musicoregon.org/survey. Responses are anonymous. MusicOregon will share the results with the music community and the public. WHO SHOULD ATTEND • Independent musicians and performers • Venue operators, bookers, and promoters • Music producers, engineers, and studio owners • Managers, agents, and music entrepreneurs • Music educators and teaching artists • Community organizers working at the intersection of arts and culture