Girls & Ladies Rock MKE

Girls Rock Camp - Session I
Jun
24
to Jun 28

Girls Rock Camp - Session I

  • Helene Zelazo Center - UWM Peck School of the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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GRC Session I Showcase
Jun
30
12:00 PM12:00

GRC Session I Showcase

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.

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Girls Rock Camp - Session II
Jul
29
to Aug 2

Girls Rock Camp - Session II

  • Helene Zelazo Center - UWM Peck School of the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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GRC Session II Showcase
Aug
4
12:00 PM12:00

GRC Session II Showcase

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.

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Ladies Rock Camp Showcase
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

Ladies Rock Camp Showcase

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.

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Ladies Rock Camp
Apr
5
to Apr 7

Ladies Rock Camp

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!

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Ladies Rock Camp Kick-Off
Apr
4
6:00 PM18:00

Ladies Rock Camp Kick-Off

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!

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Girls Rock MKE @ CCFMKE
Oct
7
5:30 PM17:30

Girls Rock MKE @ CCFMKE

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. 

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Girls Rock MKE @ Beet Street Festival
Oct
7
2:00 PM14:00

Girls Rock MKE @ Beet Street Festival

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.

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Battle of the Bands Fundraiser
Sep
24
3:00 PM15:00

Battle of the Bands Fundraiser

Organizers for Girls Rock MKE have asked local musicians to help raise $5,000 of its total goal via a digital peer-to-peer campaign and in-person Battle of the Bands fundraiser. The Girls Rock MKE community as well as the general public are highly encouraged to attend.

The Battle of the Bands will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at X-Ray Arcade (5036 S. Packard Ave. Cudahy, WI 53110). Artists including Panko Stankhole, June Gloom, Ali J, Araelee Berberbaby, and Lauryl Sulfate & Her Ladies of Leisure will each play a 20-minute set during the all-ages fundraiser event, and attendees will be able to vote for their favorite artist. Tickets can be purchased here ($15) or at the door on the day of the event ($18).

Check out our Battle of the Bands playlist.

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Indeed We Can Fundraiser
Sep
19
2:00 PM14:00

Indeed We Can Fundraiser

  • Indeed Brewing Company Taproom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Indeed Brewing Company’s Milwaukee taproom is giving back on Tuesdays by giving 100% of net proceeds to a local nonprofit chosen by an Indeed employee. On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the chosen local nonprofit is Girls Rock MKE! Stop by the taproom during opening hours (2-11 p.m.) and grab a drink by yourself or with friends!

Let’s drink beer on a Tuesday and feel good doing it, shall we? #ColdBeerWarmFuzzies #IndeedWeCan

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Girls Rock MKE @ WMSE Backyard BBQ
Aug
26
12:00 PM12:00

Girls Rock MKE @ WMSE Backyard BBQ

This Saturday, August 26th is the 13th Annual WMSE Backyard BBQ!!! Join us at Humboldt Park between 2-3:30pm for performances from 2023 Girls Rock alums Itty Bitty Tiny Toes the Fourth, Painted Pink, and Pickled Brownies; as well as 2023 Ladies Rock alums Pinky & the Sweats and Sidewalk Chalk!

We’ll also be raffling off a Les Paul Jr adult guitar and hard case. Email fundraising@girlsrockmke.org for details.

The full event runs 12-8pm and features many other amazing performers, so you'll definitely want to check this one out!

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Camp Showcase: Session II
Jul
30
11:30 AM11:30

Camp Showcase: Session II

Girls Rock Camp provides youth a creative outlet, a voice and an opportunity to be surrounded by other creative people in an encouraging environment. Writing and playing a song together brings a sense of accomplishment and leads to a sense of empowerment. It takes an act of bravery to get up on a stage!

Showcases are performed at Turner Hall Ballroom in downtown Milwaukee.

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Camp Showcase: Session I
Jul
16
11:30 AM11:30

Camp Showcase: Session I

Girls Rock Camp provides youth a creative outlet, a voice and an opportunity to be surrounded by other creative people in an encouraging environment. Writing and playing a song together brings a sense of accomplishment and leads to a sense of empowerment. It takes an act of bravery to get up on a stage!

Showcases are performed at Turner Hall Ballroom in downtown Milwaukee.

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Voting Open for "Choose Your Charity" Campaign
Mar
27
to Apr 1

Voting Open for "Choose Your Charity" Campaign

Vote for Girls Rock MKE to win up to $15,000 to support our summer camp programs, financial aid and more!

VOTE HERE » oldnational.com/cyc

CHOOSE » Girls Rock Milwaukee, Inc

Old National Bank is running the campaign from March 12-31, 2023, awarding select Southeast Wisconsin nonprofits, as well as those in Illinois, Iowa and Northwest Indiana with *up to $15,000* for the nonprofit organization that receives the most votes.

Help Girls Rock MKE support its ongoing programs and the Milwaukee music community. Vote daily from now until the March 31 with just your email address!

You can vote once a day, every day March 12-31, 2023. After all the votes are tallied, Old National Bank will give:

$15,000 to the overall top vote recipient in our Illinois, Iowa, Northwest Indiana and select Southeast Wisconsin banking centers and $5,000 to the top vote recipients where our newest Old National banking centers are located.

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Girls Rock MKE Volunteers at the Milwaukee Marathon
Mar
26
5:30 AM05:30

Girls Rock MKE Volunteers at the Milwaukee Marathon

Girls Rock MKE is lending helping hands to the Milwaukee Marathon to fundraise for our organization. We will be gathering as a group in the early hours of Sunday, March 26, 2023 downtown at Fiserv Forum to support the Milwaukee Half Marathon & 5K.

Volunteers interested in participating as part of the Girls Rock MKE squad need to register through this unique link to Girls Rock MKE: https://bit.ly/3Fh2rJ3

We need at least *10 helpers* for a successful fundraiser! Every additional volunteer helps to raise an additional $30 toward Girls Rock MKE. (Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old to help at this event.)

Let's get out there, pump these runners up and support our city!

Reach out to mail@girlsrockmke.org with questions.

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Voting Open for "Choose Your Charity" Campaign
Mar
19
to Mar 25

Voting Open for "Choose Your Charity" Campaign

Vote for Girls Rock MKE to win up to $15,000 to support our summer camp programs, financial aid and more!

VOTE HERE » oldnational.com/cyc

CHOOSE » Girls Rock Milwaukee, Inc

Old National Bank is running the campaign from March 12-31, 2023, awarding select Southeast Wisconsin nonprofits, as well as those in Illinois, Iowa and Northwest Indiana with *up to $15,000* for the nonprofit organization that receives the most votes.

Help Girls Rock MKE support its ongoing programs and the Milwaukee music community. Vote daily from now until the March 31 with just your email address!

You can vote once a day, every day March 12-31, 2023. After all the votes are tallied, Old National Bank will give:

$15,000 to the overall top vote recipient in our Illinois, Iowa, Northwest Indiana and select Southeast Wisconsin banking centers and $5,000 to the top vote recipients where our newest Old National banking centers are located.

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Pop-Up at Merriment Madness
Mar
17
8:00 PM20:00

Pop-Up at Merriment Madness

Girls Rock MKE will be on-site at Merriment Social this Friday to support our brewery sponsor, Enlightened Brewing Company, as they face-off against Central Waters in the Merriment Madness Burger & Beer Competition for the week of March 15-19.

Visit with us on Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to grab a beer, a bite and ask us any and all questions about this year's camp sessions or becoming involved as a volunteer or fundraiser!

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Each time you buy an Enlightened beer at the restaurant, $1 from that beer goes directly to the Girls Rock!

Read more about the competition and fundraiser here » https://bit.ly/3yA7JLS

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Voting Open for "Choose Your Charity" Campaign
Mar
12
to Mar 16

Voting Open for "Choose Your Charity" Campaign

Vote for Girls Rock MKE to win up to $15,000 to support our summer camp programs, financial aid and more!

VOTE HERE » oldnational.com/cyc

CHOOSE » Girls Rock Milwaukee, Inc

Old National Bank is running the campaign from March 12-31, 2023, awarding select Southeast Wisconsin nonprofits, as well as those in Illinois, Iowa and Northwest Indiana with *up to $15,000* for the nonprofit organization that receives the most votes.

Help Girls Rock MKE support its ongoing programs and the Milwaukee music community. Vote daily from now until the March 31 with just your email address!

You can vote once a day, every day March 12-31, 2023. After all the votes are tallied, Old National Bank will give:

$15,000 to the overall top vote recipient in our Illinois, Iowa, Northwest Indiana and select Southeast Wisconsin banking centers and $5,000 to the top vote recipients where our newest Old National banking centers are located.

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Jan
13
to Jan 15

Ladies Rock Camp - January 2023

Ladies Rock MKE is an intensive Friday-Sunday music camp in Milwaukee, WI, for folks of marginalized genders aged 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.

Ladies Rock MKE camp returns in January 2023! Camp will be Friday through Sunday, January 13-15, 2023, with an introductory meet up on Thursday, January 12.

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Aug
7
12:00 PM12:00

August Camper Showcase // Session II

SAVE THE DATE!

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 12:00 p.m. **
**SHOW at 12:30 p.m. **

There is a door cover of $10 that goes to support Girls Rock MKE camp operations. Kids 8-years-old and under get in FREE!

Merch and refreshments will also be available!

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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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The mission of Girls Rock MKE, and its adult program Ladies Rock MKE, is to empower marginalized genders including girls, women (cis & trans), and non-binary folks — of all backgrounds and abilities — through music education and performance.

Girls Rock MKE is committed to fostering independent thinking, building self-esteem, and bridging cultural and social divides in a supportive community of peers and mentors who demonstrate: it’s okay to be who you are! We are dedicated to providing safe spaces to explore music through creative collaboration, self-expression, and technical development.

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Jul
17
12:00 PM12:00

July Camper Showcase // Session I

SAVE THE DATE!

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 12:00 p.m. **
**SHOW at 12:30 p.m. **

There is a door cover of $10 that goes to support Girls Rock MKE camp operations. Kids 8-years-old and under get in FREE!

Merch and refreshments will also be available!

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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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The mission of Girls Rock MKE, and its adult program Ladies Rock MKE, is to empower marginalized genders including girls, women (cis & trans), and non-binary folks — of all backgrounds and abilities — through music education and performance.

Girls Rock MKE is committed to fostering independent thinking, building self-esteem, and bridging cultural and social divides in a supportive community of peers and mentors who demonstrate: it’s okay to be who you are! We are dedicated to providing safe spaces to explore music through creative collaboration, self-expression, and technical development.

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Jul
17
12:00 PM12:00

Neighborhood Tour 2021 - July

The second stop of the Neighborhood Tour moves to the Washington Heights neighborhood on July 17 and will include a panel on “Working Femme in the Music Industry.” Participating panelists will be announced before the event.

A special guest performance with a “to be announced” musical guest performance aftershow! The discussion will be geared toward ages 8-16 and is open to all who attend.

In addition to the panel discussion, a shrinky dink make-and-take craft activity will be on-site.

Neighborhood campers are welcome to watch the panel, ask questions and stay after to watch the outdoor show!

There is no cost to watch the panel. Donations to Girls Rock MKE are always encouraged to support our mission.

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Jun
19
9:00 AM09:00

Neighborhood Tour 2021 - June

The first stop on the Neighborhood Tour in Bay View on June 19 will include a make-or-take zine workshop and a Girls Rock button-making station. The activity is geared toward ages 8-16 and is open to all who attend.

Come by to browse the rummage sale, donate old music gear and participate in a camp workshop, brought right to you in the community!

Neighborhood campers are welcome to make the activity on-site or take supplies home with them to complete the workshop on their own.

There is no cost to participate. Donations to Girls Rock MKE are always encouraged to support our mission.

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5th Annual Rummage Sale at Sugar Maple
Jun
19
9:00 AM09:00

5th Annual Rummage Sale at Sugar Maple

Girls Rock MKE is thrilled to host its 5th annual Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 19 at The Sugar Maple craft beer bar in Bay View.

This community rummage sale is a must-thrift! Come out (masked please), grab a beverage (so refreshing) and shop (for the girls!) on Sugar Maple's outdoor patio.

Every dollar raises funds toward the Girls Rock MKE organization, its summer camp programs, camper tuition scholarships and community outreach events.

There will be gently used clothing, jewelry, shoes, music, records, instruments, musical equipment, dishes, household items and curios of all kinds.

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Have some items to give away? ***Please contact fundraising@girlsrockmke.org with the subject: RUMMAGE DONATION by June 5*** to clean out your closets/basements/garages for donation. The volunteer fundraising crew can arrange for item pick up if necessary. Just let us know!

Girls Rock is so excited to see its community again and we thank you enthusiastically for your continued support!

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Used Gear Drive with Music Go Round
Jun
14
to Jun 20

Used Gear Drive with Music Go Round

  • Music Go Round Greenfield (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Girls Rock MKE and Music Go Round are teaming up to host a Used Gear Drive from June 14-20!

Bring in your previously-owned drums, guitars, keys, amps, pedals or other music gear to Music Go Round - Greenfield or Music Go Round - Kenosha during the week to donate to Girls Rock MKE. Every dollar raised goes toward Girls Rock programs — including this summer’s “Neighborhood Tour” — future camper tuition scholarships, camp operations, equipment maintenance and community outreach events.

Earthquaker Devices is sponsoring a special gear giveaway during this event. Keep an eye out for the announcement. Folks who donate will be entered to win!

Be sure to check out Girls Rock’s community Rummage Sale at the end of the week! Event link here: https://bit.ly/3i9wY0O

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1: Bring in some gear. Donate a portion of your gear value directly to Girls Rock MKE when selling or trading in your used equipment. Clean out those closets/garages/basements and do some good!

2: Round up on purchases at your local Music Go Round in any amount!

3: Snag some Girls Rock MKE merchandise. You can even trade gear toward a merch haul!

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Aug
2
2:00 PM14:00

CANCELLED - Girls Rock MKE July 2020 Showcase!

Girls Rock MKE is a summer day camp for girls aged 8-16, where campers of all skill levels learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-camp showcase for friends, family, and fans. Come celebrate the 10 bands of rockers from the June 2020 Girls Rock MKE camp as they perform the original song they wrote in just one week! This family-friendly event will rock you to the moon and back.

Doors open at 1:30pm. Suggested donation of $10 at the door; kids under 8 get in for free.

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Jul
27
to Jul 31

CANCELLED - Girls Rock MKE 2020 July Camp

  • UWM Helene Zelazo Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Campers will form a band, learn to play an instrument (bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, and vocals), write a song, and at the end of the week perform in a rock and roll showcase at a local venue. The objective of the camp is to give campers a creative outlet, a voice, and an opportunity to be surrounded by other creative people in an accepting environment. Writing and playing a song together brings a sense of accomplishment and leads to a sense of empowerment. It takes an act of bravery to get up on a stage!

Registration for Girls Rock MKE 2020 will open in March.

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Jun
28
2:00 PM14:00

CANCELLED - Girls Rock MKE June 2020 Showcase!

Girls Rock MKE is a summer day camp for girls aged 8-16, where campers of all skill levels learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-camp showcase for friends, family, and fans. Come celebrate the 10 bands of rockers from the June 2020 Girls Rock MKE camp as they perform the original song they wrote in just one week! This family-friendly event will rock you to the moon and back.

Doors open at 1:30pm. Suggested donation of $10 at the door; kids under 8 get in for free.

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