By hosting a Raise the MIC event, you are aligning yourself with our mission to strengthen, empower, and connect communities through the universal language of music.  Raise the MIC events are a meaningful way to take action to empower diverse cultures and faiths to discover common ground through Music in Common programs. .  Whether you are an individual, an organization,business, or venue, your efforts enable Music in Common to continue offering programs that #EmpowerYouthAgainstHate.

We will be with you along the way to assist and guide you in the planning, production, and follow-up for your event. Whenever possible a Music in Common representative will attend the event to assist as needed and lead a talk back.  We will provide you with the tools and resources needed for a fun and successful Raise the MIC event.

We look forward to hearing your ideas which can be submitted via the button below.

​Ways hosts can raise money:

Raise the MIC Host Recognition:
  • Sell tickets
  • Collect donations
  • Solicit sponsorships
  • Create a match challenge
  • Sell MIC merchandise

Ways hosts can raise awareness:

  • Show "From Madness to Music" and “Amplified” short films
  • Pass out MIC brochures
  • Encourage people to sign up for MIC mailing list
  • Whenever possible a MIC representative will be available to speak briefly about MIC’s work and to answer questions.
  • If a MIC representative is not able to attend, we will provide you with a “cheat sheet” that will enable to you speak about MIC’s work and to answer basic questions.  ​
RTM SUPPORTING Host: Up to $499 raised
  • MIC promotes event on social media and website calendar
  • Listed as RTM Supporting Host on MIC websit
RTM FEATURED Host: $500 - $2499 raised
  • MIC promotes event on social media, website calendar and when appropriate, online calendars.
  • Listed as RTM Featured Host on MIC website
  • Link to business included, if desired
RTM SPOTLIGHT Host: $2500 or more raised
  • MIC promotes event on social media and website calendar and for public events, online calendars.
  • Featured on the Raise the MIC Spotlight Host on MIC website to include:
    • Photo or business logo
    • Hyperlink to your website if desired
    • Short Bio
  • Featured as Spotlight Host in MIC newsletter
  • Social media post/tags as a Raise the MIC Spotlight Host on social media