people participate in a drum circle at make music portland
people learning harmonica at make music portland
performers on the street corner at make music portland
a child learns guitar at make music portland
Max Garcia Conover plays in Post Office Park
bucket drumming circle at make music portland
bath tub singing at make music portland
kids during a music instruction lesson at make music portland

Support MMP

MMP is built on giving. Artists give their time and talent. Volunteers give their energy. Community members give their love to support local music.

Our annual, free concert series relies on contributions from local people and organizations.
There are many ways that you can support this communal effort.

make a donation

Make a secure donation. All money raised is used exclusively for organizing our annual, free summer concert and education series. Questions? Email us!

become a superfan

Sign up for a recurring, monthly donation and boost your impact in filling Portland’s streets with music each year.

media partnership

If you represent or work with a Maine media organization, we’d love to talk! We’re always interested in media partnerships. Click below to get in touch about opportunities.

become a sponsor

a harmonica lesson at Monument Sq. at Make Music Portland
a performer plays to the crowd at make music portland
the band plays at thegazebo at fort allen part of make music portland
folks listen to a band playing at make music portland

Get your brand in front of thousands of Portland visitors each summer.

As a sponsor of our annual festival, your organization will be front-and-center, seen by thousands of festival attendees, participants, and our large online community. Plus, enjoy benefits designed for each sponsorship level. 

More than than, you’ll be an invaluable part of Maine’s music making community, helping us to spotlight local performers, offer free summer concerts, and pass music education onto the next generation.

sponsorship levels

harmonica level

$500

Harmonica sponsors facilitate outreach to our artists and venue hosts. Thank you!
 

benefits

  • your logo on the MMP website

  • access to the Make Music Maine portal

bongo level

$1,000

Bongo level sponsors pay for signage and needed equipment for our solstice events. Thank you!
 

benefits

  • your logo on the MMP website

  • access to the Make Music Maine portal
  • your logo displayed in Lincoln Park during the June 21 event
  • logo printed on the 2026 event shirts

acoustic guitar level

$2,000

Guitar level sponsors provide learning material, free instruments and music books for our summer learning program.
 

benefits

  • your logo on the MMP website

  • access to the Make Music Maine portal
  • logo displayed in Lincoln Park during the event
  • logo printed on event shirts
  • logo displayed on the stage banners at Post Office Park
  • receive a special thank you on social media and in the newsletter

grand piano level

$3,000

Piano sponsors support continued music education program and nonprofit partnerships year-round. Thank you!
 

benefits

  • your logo on the MMP site
  • access to the Make Music Maine portal
  • your logo displayed in Lincoln Park + on the stage banners at Post Office Park during the event
  • your logo on the event shirts
  • receive a special thank you on social media and in the newsletter
  • receive tabling space in Lincoln Park during the June 21 event

pipe organ level

$5,000

Pipe organ level sponsors are integral to setting up our Lincoln Park main stage area. Thank you!
 

benefits

  • your logo on the MMP site
  • access to the Make Music Maine portal
  • your logo displayed in Lincoln Park + on the stage banners at Post Office Park during the event 
  • your logo on the event shirts
  • receive a special thank you on social media and in the newsletter
  • receive tabling space with extended room and visibility in Lincoln Park during the June 21 event
  • special recognition in media and press material
  • solstice event emcee will also say a special thanks

other ways to give

There are plenty of ways to take part and help us bring music to the streets of Portland each summer solstice. Want to get started? Email us! Or…

summer solstice schedule at Post Office Park
kids play the xylophone at the park at make music portland
free performance in the sunshine at make music portland
families playing marimbas at a make music portland education session
dapper gents perform at Fort Allen Park at make music portland
playing at Andy's Old Port Pub at Make Music Portland
people play free harmonicas during a lesson at make music portland
a free, parkside performance on June 21 at make music portland
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