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Girls Rock MKE will celebrate 13 years with ‘For the Record’ fundraiser

September 11, 2026

Girls Rock MKE will Celebrate 13 Years with "For the Record" Fundraiser MILWAUKEE, WI: Girls Rock MKE will celebrate 13 years of using music to empower underrepresented gender identities across the city with "...

Girls Rock MKE announces executive transition

Press Release

June 9, 2026

Girls Rock MKE Announces Executive Transition MILWAUKEE - Girls Rock MKE is thrilled to announce the appointment of Hannah Pardee as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026. A longtime volunteer wit...

Girls Rock MKE will change name to Let’s Get Loud MKE in 2027

Matt Wild

December 12, 2025

Since 2013, Girls Rock MKE has, in its own words, "empowered young people and adults of underrepresented gender identities through music, creativity, friendship, and performance." Weeklong music camps for kids ...

Girls Rock MKE announces The Dinner Party, a feminist fundraiser

Press Release

October 17, 2024

Girls Rock MKE Announces The Dinner Party, A Feminist Fundraiser MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Girls Rock MKE is thrilled to announce The Dinner Party, an exclusive, elevated five-course dining and drink experience a...

Girls Rock MKE to host Battle of the Bands fundraiser at X-Ray Arcade on September 24, 2023

Press Release

August 31, 2023

Girls Rock MKE to Host Battle of the Bands Fundraiser at X-Ray Arcade on September 24, 2023 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, August 31, 2023 – Facing unanticipated financial difficulties, the Girls Rock MKE board of dire...

Girls Rock MKE needs your help

Press Release

August 24, 2023

Girls Rock MKE Needs Your Help Dear beloved Girls Rock community, Girls Rock MKE is facing unanticipated financial setbacks, including rising camp expenses and increased financial aid needs for camp familie...

Girls Rock Gala celebrates 10 years of summer music camps in Milwaukee

Press Release

April 30, 2023

Girls Rock Gala Celebrates Ten Years of Summer Music Camps in Milwaukee Fundraiser benefit to be held at Enlightened Brewing Company in May MILWAUKEE, WI – Girls Rock MKE will host a 10-year anniversary gala ...

Girls Rock Milwaukee’s online auction is now live

Tyler Maas

October 12, 2020

Do you want to support Girls Rock Milwaukee? Do you want to score items from the Milwaukee Bucks, Sweetwater Music, Guitar Center, Jelly Belly, Wisconsin Athletic Club, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Milwaukee ...

Girls Rock Milwaukee announces 2020 camp dates

Tyler Maas

February 27, 2020

Since launching in 2013, Girls Rock Milwaukee—and, later, its affiliated Ladies Rock Milwaukee organization—has worked hard "to empower girls, women, and transgender and gender non-conforming individuals of any...

Download the Local Coverage 2016 concert

Tyler Maas

December 14, 2016

Way back on January 15, 10 acts from all corners of Milwaukee music came together at Turner Hall to do something special. Milwaukee Record's second annual Local Coverage benefit brought a varied mix of bands ...

Here’s the Local Coverage 2017 lineup

Tyler Maas

October 28, 2016

After two years of fun philanthropy, Milwaukee Record’s Local Coverage benefit will return to Turner Hall Ballroom in 2017. On Friday, January 13, an eclectic cast of 10 local acts from all corners of the sty...

Girls Rock alums, Negative/Positive, make a statement on debut EP

Matt Wild

August 11, 2016

// Since 2013, Girls Rock Milwaukee has given girls age 8-16 a chance to learn the ins and outs of starting their very own rock bands. More importantly, the summer-camp-style crash course has aimed to empow...

Ladies Rock Milwaukee seeks campers, volunteers for first year

Tyler Maas

November 11, 2014

After two successful Girls Rock Milwaukee camps, the organization rooted in the principle of encouraging and empowering girls through musical collaboration has decided to implement a winter edition tailored to ...

Milwaukee Record presents “Local Coverage” January 16

Milwaukee Record Staff

October 15, 2014

Milwaukee’s music scene can be somewhat insular at times. Think about how many times you see the same three to four bands or rappers booking shows at that one venue in their own neighborhood. Conversely, how of...

The Disclaimer: Talking Girls Rock Milwaukee with Valerie Lucks and Ashley Smith

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 7, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

Girls Rock Milwaukee comes back bigger, better in year two

Tyler Maas

August 5, 2014

Yesterday, 11 new bands formed in Milwaukee. While none of these new bands have yet to finish writing their first song, and some of them won't last more than a week, each of these acts hold untold significance ...

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