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After nearly 15 months when gigs were few and far between (and mostly playing to a camera), you can bet there will be a lot of joyful performers during Make Music Madison's many, many sets through the day at 90-plus locations. Along with plenty of shows in private yards there is music at both expected venues and favorite hangouts that don't often host shows (like the Parched Eagle Taproom, with sets including The Cutouts at 5 p.m.). There's also quite a few stages active all day, including downtown at the top of State Street, Lisa Link Peace Park, Fromagination and Best Western Premiere Park Hotel. Are some of your favorite local performers playing? Find out at makemusicmadison.org. This year also brings Make Music Day to Fitchburg and Waunakee.

press release: Make Music Madison will return for its 9th year with a wild and wonderful mix of over 300 free outdoor musical events on Monday, June 21. Make Music Madison is part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration that takes place on the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together to make music. This year, over 100 U.S. cities and the entire states of Connecticut, Hawaii, New Mexico, Vermont and Wisconsin will host thousands of Make Music performances as part of the world’s largest annual music event. Joining Madison, nearby Fitchburg and Waunakee will host Make Music celebrations for the first time. 

Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, and has spread to over 1000 cities across 120 countries. Completely different from a typical musical festival, Make Music concerts are performed by anyone who wants to take part and enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend. From classical to folk, hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock, live music of all kinds resounds on streets, sidewalks, front porches, balconies, parks, gardens, store fronts and other public spaces on the longest day of the year. 

Highlights of Make Music Madison will include: 

- State Street will be alive with music presented by the Madison's Central Business Improvement District. Stop by the Forum at the Top of State between 11 AM 

- 7:30 PM for singer-songwriters, indie-folk and celtic music; Lisa Link Peace Park between 10 AM 

- 9 PM for folk, rock, and hip-hop; and Rotary Plaza outside the Madison Children’s Museum for celtic family music at 9 AM & a harmonica lesson with DeWayne Keyes at 12:30 PM, with free harmonicas for the first 100 participants! 

- Goodman Community Center will host a variety of musicians from 11 AM to 6:15 PM at the new Founders Outdoor Classroom situated along the bike path. 

- The Northside will be anchored by family-friendly performances from 11 AM - 5 PM in front of the Lakeview Library. 

- Madison Chocolate Company along Monroe Street will have a great lineup of music from 9 AM - 5:30 PM. Stop by for tunes and stay for chocolate and coffee. 

- Vilas park will host two special performances - Flower Pot Music from 10 AM - 12 PM and the Chinese Instrument Ensemble from 4 PM - 6 PM. 

All of it is free and open to the public. 

Neighborhood Maps and Schedules: Curious who is hosting music in your neighborhood? Checkout these handy maps to plan your route! You can print out copies or just view online.

Citywide Interactive Map: Click here to search by genre, artist, or venue.  

Fans: Bring your singles for the tip buckets. Remember sunscreen & stay hydrated.

Musicians: Reach out to your venue to work out any last details. If you accept tips virtually via Venmo or PayPal, feel free to post a sign. Send out one last promo on social media. Have fun and thank you for sharing your music!

Venues: Have your banner & tip bucket ready. Check in with your musicians to see if there is anything else they need or need to know.

Make Music Madison is sponsored by the Madison Arts Commission with additional funding provided by Madison Gas & Electric, Farley’s House of Pianos, Capital Music Gear, Liz Quinn Homes, Madison Chocolate Company, Solidarity Realty, Metcalfe's Market, Heid Music & many generous individuals. Local media partners include WORT & Wisconsin Public Radio.