Milwaukee music-lovers are invited to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Girls Rock MKE’s Ladies Rock Camp with a rooftop party and rock show on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Hailing from Milwaukee (now based in NYC), Abby Jeanne and the Shadowband will perform a celebratory set as part of a regional tour, along with a performance from Chicago supporting act The Knee-Hi’s and a reunion of beloved Milwaukee punk band Fox Face, who disbanded in 2022 and of which Hickey is the bassist. The all-ages event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Radio Milwaukee Studios’ (220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53204) unique rooftop space, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. The event is a benefit for Girls Rock MKE programs and will feature a silent auction. Supporters can RSVP on Facebook Limited tickets (120) now available for purchase at the link below.

Join us for a live radio broadcast! Tune into the Maggie Daun Radio Show on Monday, August 25th, streaming from Cactus Club.

To note, this is not an in-person event, but you can hang out with us from the comfort of your kitchen or commute on 92.7 WMDX.

Learn the ins and outs of Live Sound and Event Production with this free workshop led by industry professionals, for Milwaukee residents ages 12 to 18.

A Rebel Sound is a workshop series led by Girls Rock and The New State made to connect industry professionals with teens interested in the music industry. Snacks, materials, and transportation support provided for all workshops.

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming workshops:

Songwriting & Creative Expression - Saturday, September 27 at 12:00 p.m. Location TBA.

Studio Recording & Engineering - October TBA. Location TBA.

Come cheer on the next generation of rock stars! The Girls Rock Showcase is the big concert event where campers perform their original songs.

**DOORS at 11:30 a.m. **
**SHOW at 12:00 p.m. **

There is a sliding-scale door cover of $10-20 that goes to support Girls Rock MKE camp operations. Kids 10-years-old and under get in FREE!

Merch and refreshments will also be available.

BUY ADVANCE TICKETS

RSVP on Facebook

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All week camp attendees of all skill levels learn how to play a rock instrument, form a band, write an original song and perform that song they created on their new instrument at this magnificent showcase. Show up and support these future rockers!

This is a family-friendly event. Fans and friends of all ages are welcome to attend.

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Girls Rock MKE and The New State are proud to present “Find Your Kuumba,” a vibrant afternoon of music, art, and community at Kuumba Coffee & Juice’s (274 E Keefe Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212) outdoor space in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood.

This free, all-ages event takes place Saturday, August 2 from 12–4PM, featuring performances by local bands, a community open mic, DJs, and youth musicians from Girls Rock MKE programs. Attendees will enjoy an array of artist vendors, food and beverages from Kuumba, and interactive and educational activities, including live sound,  stage management, and DJ mentorship and a community art project.

Event Schedule:
12:00–1:30 PM – Community Open Mic led by Girls Rock MKE program alumni band Nail Polish
1:30–2:00 PM – Featured Artist Performance #1 (Ellie Jackson?)
2:15-2:45 PM – Featured Artist Performance #2
3:00–3:30 PM – Super Ego Beats
3:30–4:00 PM – Youth DJs from The New State

The event will spotlight a new youth-led partnership between Girls Rock MKE and The New State and offer a platform for youth musicians to share their voices. Performances will be emceed by a special guest from the Girls Rock alumni network, and community partners will be on site to build connections and spark ideas for future collaborations.

Get Involved

• Artist Vendors: Local artists will be tabling and selling work throughout the event.

• Sponsorships Welcome: Girls Rock MKE and The New State are seeking sponsors to help make this and future programming accessible and impactful.

• Volunteer and Support: Connect with us at the info table to learn how to support youth music education in Milwaukee.

We’re thrilled to announce Milwaukee Youth Idol — a brand new event celebrating young voices in our city! Presented by Girls Rock MKE in partnership with School of Rock Shorewood, this high-energy live competition invites youth to take the stage and sing their hearts out in front of a live audience along to a chosen music track. This inaugural event marking a collaborative partnership between School of Rock Shorewood and Girls Rock MKE aims to to promote creativity and empowerment for young musicians through new youth music events and community opportunities.

Time: 2:00-4:30 p.m. Performances, 4:30-5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Who can participate: Youth vocalists (ages 8-18)
How it works: Think American Idol, but Milwaukee style! Performers will sing 1 minute of a chosen song for our panel of judges, including Gaby from REYNA, Cris Siqueira (Co-owner of Lion's Tooth Bookstore and singer of Spidora), Joey Turbo, Ken at Dirtnap Records, and Lexi Smith (Opera singer with UWM Florentine). 
Prizes include:

• Tuition packages to School of Rock Shorewood

• Tuition to Girls Rock MKE programs

• And more exciting surprises!

Register for Milwaukee Youth Idol.

RSVP on Facebook.

Want to Have a Targeted Impact?
We are seeking Milwaukee Youth Idol Event Sponsors! Various sponsorship packages are available.

Your sponsorship will:

+ Support local youth in developing their musical and performance skills
+ Align your brand with creativity, confidence, and community-building
+ Give your business visibility in front of a diverse, engaged community

Sponsor Milwaukee Youth Idol.

Come cheer on the next generation of rock stars! The Girls Rock Showcase is the big concert event where campers perform their original songs.

**DOORS at 11:30 a.m. **
**SHOW at 12:00 p.m. **

There is a sliding-scale door cover of $10-20 that goes to support Girls Rock MKE camp operations. Kids 10-years-old and under get in FREE!

Merch and refreshments will also be available.

BUY ADVANCE TICKETS

RSVP on Facebook

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All week camp attendees of all skill levels learn how to play a rock instrument, form a band, write an original song and perform that song they created on their new instrument at this magnificent showcase. Show up and support these future rockers!

This is a family-friendly event. Fans and friends of all ages are welcome to attend.

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We're coming to @summerfest!

Girls Rock MKE has been invited to play the @amfam stage on June 26th at 12pm! We can't wait to celebrate Milwaukee, eat some delicious food, and rock out at our hometown festival!

Ladies Rock Camp alumni The Furies and mother-daughter duo Nail Polish will grace the stage.

Save the date and come enjoy summertime in Milwaukee with us 🎶

Doors 6:30 p.m. | Show 7:00 p.m.
All Ages!
Tickets: $10-20 sliding scale; Kids under 10 free!

Get ready to rock with this year's graduating class of Ladies Rock Camp Session 2! Come support 5 new bands of rockers as they perform a song they wrote with a band they formed playing an instrument they learned - all in one weekend!

Buy Your Showcase Tickets.

RSVP on Facebook.

Girls Rock MKE will be hosting Jam House at Arts @ Large in February, March, and April! The Arts @ Large Jam House community program removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured performer while creating songs on stage that are then recorded and given to them the week after the show.

Led by new and familiar faces of Girls Rock MKE staff and volunteers, come create and collaborate with some of our amazing program mentors and create music on the spot. Throughout the night, Michaela will be offering live sound audio mentoring for those interested in honing their skills.

Jam House is more than an open mic with a live backing band; it is a vibrant community space where musicians and artists of all skill levels collaborate to create original music together. All jams are recorded at Arts @ Large and given to everyone that plays! Thank you to Joy Engine for making this program possible.

Grace Weber’s Music Lab is a FREE monthly music and arts education program for greater Milwaukee area middle and high school students, presented by HYFIN, a Radio Milwaukee station. At The Music Lab, students have the opportunity to learn about the music and entertainment industries through featured guests. They are also given the opportunity to collaborate, perform, and build relationships with their peers.

On Friday, March 28th, during International Women’s Month, Girls Rock Milwaukee will be Grace Weber’s Music Lab featured guest.

Attendees are invited to sign up for limited spots in the Teen Open Mic. Students ages 13-18 can sign up to take the Radio Milwaukee stage (singers, rappers, musicians, poets, & more - this means YOU!). Young artists will be invited to share their musical gifts, gain performance experience, & receive support & feedback from our featured guest of the month, along with our Lab Director & student audience members.

*NOTE: Teen Open Mic slots are limited & filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students must RSVP & register beforehand to participate & open mic list will close once slots are filled or by noon the day before Lab at the latest.

GIVEAWAYS & MORE

Attendees will also enjoy:

● Free food and beverages
● Live DJ & teen social hour at 4pm
● Teen Prize Raffle (GWML gear)
● Connecting & creating with other young creatives
● Learning about the diverse fields & occupations in the music industry

Join us on Friday, March 28th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. CST, in-person at Radio Milwaukee. Can't join us physically? You can still tune in for our virtual stream; open to all ages through the GWML Facebook page. RSVP to attend or sign up for the teen open mic today at gwmusiclab.com.

~ All Lab attendees, including students, parents, family & teachers, must RSVP online for entry ~

Join us for the finale performance to the 2025 Session 1 Ladies Rock Camp! Each band will perform one *original song* they wrote over the weekend's 3-day camp.

Doors at 6:30 p.m.
Show at 7:00 p.m.

Cover: $10 suggested donation
All Ages Show! All fans are welcome.

ABOUT LADIES ROCK

Ladies Rock camp, a Girls Rock MKE program for adults, is an intensive Friday-Sunday music camp in Milwaukee, WI, for women and gender-expansive people who are 18 years or older. Campers of all skill levels learn an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals), form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-camp showcase for friends, family and fans!

Campers do not need musical experience to participate. Ladies Rock camp is a fun, welcoming, accessible program that encourages folks to try something new and build confidence in themselves.

ORDER ADVANCE TICKETS HERE

Learn More about Ladies Rock camp at www.ladiesrockmke.org.

Donate to our non-profit organization, its programs, or contribute to camper tuition financial aid at www.girlsrockmke.org/donate. Girls Rock MKE is a non-profit 501(c)3 and contributions are tax-deductible.

Girls Rock MKE will be hosting Jam House at Arts @ Large in February, March, and April! The Arts @ Large Jam House community program removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured performer while creating songs on stage that are then recorded and given to them the week after the show.

Led by new and familiar faces of Girls Rock MKE staff and volunteers, come create and collaborate with some of our amazing program mentors and create music on the spot. Throughout the night, Michaela will be offering live sound audio mentoring for those interested in honing their skills.

Jam House is more than an open mic with a live backing band; it is a vibrant community space where musicians and artists of all skill levels collaborate to create original music together. All jams are recorded at Arts @ Large and given to everyone that plays! Thank you to Joy Engine for making this program possible.

LADIES ROCK SESSION 2: JUNE 19-22, 2025
UW-Milwaukee Helene Zelazo Center (Fri & Sat, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
Northern Lights Event Venue (Sun 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Kick-off Party: Thursday, June 19 6:30pm @ TBD
Showcase: Sunday, June 22 @ 88.9 Radio Milwaukee Studios 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 
Tuition: $300 (Financial aid available)
For women & gender-expansive adults ages 18+

Girls Rock MKE will be hosting Jam House at Arts @ Large in February, March, and April! The Arts @ Large Jam House community program removes the barrier between stage and audience. Anyone in the crowd can go from an audience member to the featured performer while creating songs on stage that are then recorded and given to them the week after the show.

Led by new and familiar faces of Girls Rock MKE staff and volunteers, come create and collaborate with some of our amazing program mentors and create music on the spot. Throughout the night, Michaela will be offering live sound audio mentoring for those interested in honing their skills.

Jam House is more than an open mic with a live backing band; it is a vibrant community space where musicians and artists of all skill levels collaborate to create original music together. All jams are recorded at Arts @ Large and given to everyone that plays! Thank you to Joy Engine for making this program possible.

GIRLS ROCK CAMP SESSION I
July 14-18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
UW-Milwaukee Helene Zelazo Center
Showcase: Sunday, July 20 @ Vivarium 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tuition: $400 (Financial aid available)
For girls & gender-expansive youth entering 3rd-12th grade fall 2025
 

GIRLS ROCK CAMP SESSION II
August 11-15, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
UW-Milwaukee Helene Zelazo Center
Showcase: Sunday, August 17 @ Vivarium 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Tuition: $400 (Financial aid available)
For girls & gender-expansive youth entering 3rd-12th grade fall 2025

Girls Rock Camps: Early bird registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3rd for $25 off camp tuition through Friday, February 28th!

GIRLS ROCK MKE PRESENTS
A ONE-DAY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL & FUNDRAISER

12–2PM WORKSHOPS (ALL AGES)
2–8PM EARLY SHOW (ALL AGES)
9PM LATE SHOW (21+)

$25 ADV / $35 DAY OF (FULL DAY)
$10 ADV / $15 DAY OF (LATE SHOW ONLY)
$50 VIP BUNDLE (ADV ONLY)
INCLUDES FULL DAY TICKET, GIRLS ROCK MERCH PACKAGE + MORE TBA

Save the Date! Girls Rock MKE will host our first annual “JoyFest,” a one-day music and arts festival and fundraiser on Sunday, December 15. JoyFest is a celebration of the joy found in community, creativity, and the power of the collective. The festival will include workshop programming, performances from Girls Rock and Ladies Rock camp alumni, and local acts highlighting the contributions of marginalized genders across Milwaukee’s creative spaces. JoyFest will embrace the generous spirit of the holiday season with a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, VIP ticketing, and opportunities to include Girls Rock MKE in your philanthropic giving. Your holiday glam attire is vigorously encouraged, but not required. All event proceeds will go to support Girls Rock MKE’s sustainability and 2025 growth initiatives.

Click here to buy advance tickets.

Calling all Girls Rock teens! Join Girls Rock MKE Executive Director Mary Joy and the Milwaukee Rep's Teen Council for a FREE dinner and a ticket to Marie and Rosetta, the electrifying musical story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight as influential women in rock history!

This event is entirely FREE for teens! Join us before the show for a pre-show reception with free food, and stick around after the show for a panel on Successful Black & Brown Women in the Workplace!

Pre-show Reception begins at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm, the panel will take place following the show, until approximately 10:00pm.

Approximate Running Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes with no intermission
Recommended Age: 14 and up

Tickets are limited, and will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for this Teen Night event, please fill out this form and click 'submit'.

Just Announced! Girls Rock is throwing a dinner party and you're cordially invited to this exclusive, elevated dining experience!

In 1979, artist Judy Chicago completed her famous feminist installation piece titled The Dinner Party, featuring 39 mythical and historical women with a goal of preventing the forgetting of women's contributions to the world. Girls Rock MKE invites you to join our modern day Dinner Party to benefit our Girls Rock and Ladies Rock camp programs, which empower individuals of marginalized identities and diverse experiences through music education and performance.  

This inspiring culinary experience will feature FIVE courses from five of Milwaukee's top women and non-binary chefs. More information and full menu coming soon, but don't wait to grab your seat at the table - this intimate dinner is capped at 60 attendees.

Girls Rock MKE Presents: The Dinner Party

Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Girls Rock MKE Sponsor Honeypie Cafe (2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207)
Price: $125/seat
Vegetarian and peanut/treenut free meal options available

Click here to purchase tickets.

We can't wait to exhibit for the first time at Civic Music's Kids Music Fest at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center on Sunday, November 10th! Stop on down to this FREE event between 11am-4pm for interactive, creatively inspiring family friendly fun. At the Girls Rock table, our staff will have instruments on hand and engaging camp-inspired activities. Hope to see you there! 

Nov 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Milwaukee, 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA

About the Event

FEATURING:

• Star Stage: Highlighting our area’s best youth ensembles.

• Find Your Voice Stage: Turn your nerves into energy with singing workshops & Karaoke.

• Drumming Den: Feel the beat with percussionist-led drum circles.

• Music Reading Round-up: Learn notes in a ash! Ukuleles & recorders provided.

• Tech Lab: Make your own music using BandLab & GarageBand software.

• Creation Station: Build your own instruments. Create your own art.

• BookNook: Relax with quiet time & story time for little ones.

More information: https://www.civicmusicmilwaukee.org/event-info/kids-musicfest

Girls Rock camp is a week-long music day camp in Milwaukee for girls and gender-expansive youth (ages 8-16). Campers of all skill levels learn an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or vocals), form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-week showcase for friends, family, and fans. Register at girlsrockmke.org/girls-rock-camp/register.

Girls Rock camp is a week-long music day camp in Milwaukee for girls and gender-expansive youth (ages 8-16). Campers of all skill levels learn an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or vocals), form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-week showcase for friends, family, and fans. Register at girlsrockmke.org/girls-rock-camp/register.

Join us for the finale performance of Ladies Rock camp 2024!

Six brand-new bands will perform one *original song* they wrote over the course of the 3-day camp.

Doors at 6:30 p.m.
Show at 7:00 p.m.

Cover: $10 suggested donation
All Ages Show! All fans are welcome.

ABOUT LADIES ROCK

Ladies Rock camp, a Girls Rock MKE program for adults, is an intensive Friday-Sunday music camp in Milwaukee, WI, for women and gender-expansive people who are 18 years or older. Campers of all skill levels learn an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or vocals), form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-camp showcase for friends, family and fans!

Campers do not need musical experience to participate. Ladies Rock camp is a fun, welcoming, accessible program that encourages folks to try something new and build confidence in themselves.

Camp runs Friday through Sunday, April 5-7, 2024.

Learn More about Ladies Rock camp at www.ladiesrockmke.org.

Donate to our non-profit organization, its programs, or contribute to camper tuition financial aid at www.girlsrock.org/donate. Girls Rock MKE is a non-profit 501(c)3 and contributions are tax-deductible.

Ladies Rock Returns in 2024!

Make your (or a loved one's) rockstar dream a reality this coming year! Camp will run Friday-Sunday, April 5-7 at Mount Mary University and Company Brewing. Evening kick-off will be April 4, location TBA. Ladies Rock camper registration opens Thursday, December 14 at www.ladiesrockmke.org.

Ladies Rock is a weekend day camp for women and gender-expansive adults where campers learn an instrument, create a band, and write a song to perform at the end of the weekend. No musical experience is required!

Milwaukee Film invites you to an unparalleled cultural celebration at the 2023 Cultures & Communities Festival, presented by @brewers. Join the celebration October 5- 12 for two weeks of groundbreaking films, cultural events, and compelling conversations - tickets on sale now: MKEFILM.ORG/CCF #CCFMKE

Uncharted - Director Beth Aala

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrH-Ov5gJhY

Uncharted follows a group of women who are inspired to break into the music industry by attending a songwriting camp held by Alicia Keys and her organization, She is the Music. This film offers an intimate look through the lens of Black and Brown creatives and the challenges they face when all odds are against them. 

This year’s Beet Street is happening on October 7th!

The family-friendly celebration takes over the block of S. Wentworth Ave. between Potter (Goodkind) and Russell (Cactus). Bay View Historical Society, abolitionists, high school art clubs, environmental justice organizers, voter registrants, and LGBTQ+ resources all have a presence. We uplift the intersections of art and movement building.

There is a punk rock rummage sale, maker market, face painting, a juried pie contest “The Great Midwestern Pie Championship” at Palomino, a photo booth, a music video showcase that screens in the live room of the club, and delicious seasonal refreshments and libations.

Inside the bar we’ll have a different WMSE DJ spinning every hour.