ABOUT US
our mission
Our mission is to nurture a thriving local music scene in Lafayette, CO and our neighboring communities that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable by removing barriers and creating opportunities for musicians, performers, audio engineers, and local music fans from historically underrepresented groups. Because there’s nothing more fun than being part of your local music scene and your life will be better for it!
our VISION
We envision a thriving local music scene in Lafayette, Colorado and our neighboring communities that’s free of barriers and limits for performers, artists, audio engineers, and local music fans.
WHO WE SERVE
We serve musicians, performers, audio engineers, and music fans from Lafayette, CO and our neighboring communities, particularly those from groups that have been historically underrepresented and undervalued in the music industry, including: LatinX/Latina/Latino and Hispanic, BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), women, girls, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, and youth (under 21).
our STORY
Rock for the People got started in a local music studio (Dog House Music Studios) in Lafayette, Colorado as a response to the lack of diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the local music industry, particularly among touring and headlining bands. We investigated further, and found only a few (or none!) of the musicians included in the "best bands of all time" lists included women, LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and indigenous people. We felt that our local music industry could do much better. By partnering with a professional music studio and a community of folks who were dedicated to our cause, we started Rock for the People at Dog House Music Studios!
Staff
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