What We Do

Noise for the Needy (NFTN), Seattle’s premier benefit music festival, raises money for Seattle charities through an annual series of music events that bring musicians, promoters, artists, and volunteers together to support those in need.

Noise for the Needy 2011 will take place June 7th-12th in venues throughout Seattle.  Proceeds will benefit Real Change, a reader-supported social enterprise that combines quality news, fearless social justice advocacy and non-judgemental, low-barrier employment opportunities for Seattle’s low-income and homeless people.

NFTN showcases the best of Seattle’s local music from a variety of genres in venues all across Seattle, and regularly features regional and national acts. Past artists have included Talib Kweli, Two Gallants, The Black Angels, The Warlocks, Okkervil River, Sera Cahoone, CSS, Art Brut, Miike Snow, Album Leaf, Matt & Kim, Horsefeathers, Throw Me the Statue, The Constantines, The Handsome Family, and many more.

Video of the Cops playing a secret show at NFTN’s 2007 festival