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SEPTEMBER 11 -12, 2026
AMP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026
Music + Community + Resilience
September 11 & 12, 2026
Join us at The Star Theater for a two-day celebration of Portland's incredible music scene in support of youth experiencing homelessness. It's music with a mission!
Our 2026 festival is a face melter. Night one features Is This Real? with two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Matt Cameron (Soundgarden and Pearl Jam), supported by Jenny Don't and the Spurs and local legend Pete Krebs ( Hazel).
Night two is packed with local favorites Grolixes, Triple Lutz, The Mistons, Ogre (Willamette Week’s Best New Band of 2025), and Altar Girl (Willamette Week’s Best New Band of 2026).
AMP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 32-0181541
What is AMP?
The Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) is a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing homelessness through music, education, and mentorship.
For over 30 years, AMP has been a lifeline for marginalized and isolated young people, offering a safe, inclusive space where they can build confidence, foster community, and heal from trauma.
Alongside music and arts education, AMP provides essential support services, including nutritious meals, health and safety supplies, resource navigation, and workforce training, ensuring that every participant has the tools they need to move through and out of homelessness.
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