May Updates from SMASH

May is the beginning of Seattle's amazing weather, and we've got many opportunities for you to enjoy it this month! We've partnered with On The Block Second Saturdays for another summer of fantastic outdoor fairs featuring live music, local vendors, and community. Join us for the first installment on May 13th from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm on 11th Ave between E. Pike & E. Pine on Capitol Hill. May 26 - 29, catch us at the 52nd Annual Northwest Folklife Festival returning to Seattle Center.

With your support, SMASH raised $8,882 during GiveBIG for our Musicians' Mental Health Fund. If you didn't get a chance to donate, it's not too late! Make your tax-deductible donation today.

SMASH is excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Ciera Carpenter-Boyle. In her role at SMASH, she provides high-level administrative support to our Executive Director, Denise Burnside, and the SMASH team with the day-to-day business of providing healthcare to musicians.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

“Put Your Records On” is our Mental Health Awareness Month campaign about the healing power of music. Musicians take care of us, so let's take care of musicians.

All month long, we are sharing community features on musicians and music lovers about their go-to tracks for their mental health and more. Check out the campaign and learn how you can help!

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ON THE BLOCK | MAY 13 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We've partnered with On The Block Second Saturdays for another summer of fantastic outdoor fairs featuring live music, local vendors, and community. Join us for the first installment on May 13th from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm on 11th Ave between E. Pike & E. Pine on Capitol Hill. ➤ LEARN MORE

ARTIST FEATURE: CHRIS KING & THE GUTTERBALLS

Chris King & The Gutterballs Release 90s Nostolgia-filled Music Video for New Single, "City Love." Check out the video and the full feature on the SMASH Blog. ➤ LEARN MORE

MEET OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER

SMASH is excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Ciera Carpenter-Boyle. In her role at SMASH, she provides high-level administrative support to the SMASH team with the day-to-day business of providing healthcare to musicians. ➤ LEARN MORE

FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL | MAY 26 - 29, 2023

The 52nd Annual Northwest Folklife Festival returns to Seattle Center online and in person on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - May 29, 2023. ➤ LEARN MORE

ARTIST FEATURE: THE SMOKEY BRIGHTS

Smokey Brights released an apocalyptic music video for their new single, "No Getting Out." Check out the video and the full feature on the SMASH Blog. ➤ LEARN MORE

TIMBER FESTIVAL | JULY 27 - 29, 2023

Timber! Outdoor Music Festival returns to Carnation, WA, July 27-29, 2023. This Northwest music festival is a weekend of fun, music, nature, and community. ➤ LEARN MORE

SUBMIT FOR A SMASH BLOG FEATURE

Are you releasing new music or have a music industry business or nonprofit? Consider submitting for a feature on the SMASH blog! Visit our blog and scroll down to submit!

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