We help Northern Colorado-based contemporary musicians and music businesses grow and develop through:

-Artist Development Programming

-Resource and opportunity sharing

-Bridging connections to collaborators and mentors locally and beyond

-Community building

We help musicians through hands-on learning and experiences directly relevant to today’s music industry. We support entrepreneurs, the DIYers, and everything in between and provide spaces and resources to grow your career and skills in music. In addition, we work to create connections both within our local scene as well as between our local community and the larger music and creative industries.

Music District Members use the space to rehearse, produce, record demos, hold meetings, attend programs, design promo materials, practice on stage, try out pro gear, take part in 1-on-1 industry consultations, connect with other Members, and so much more.

Yes! Over the past 7+ years, our programs, offerings, and facility have evolved and led us to a deeper focus on artist development for our core community here in Northern Colorado.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to close our doors and fully transition to virtual events and programming. Like many organizations, this time gave us a chance to take a closer look at the way we work and adjust where needed.

In October 2022, the Music District launched its Membership program.

Learn more about Membership here.

The Music District campus features various buildings accessible to our Members, including:

SISTERS BUILDING (639 S College Ave)

Monday through Thursday from 2:00-9:30 pm, Friday & Saturday from 1:00-6:00 pm.

THE LONG BUILDING (619 S College Ave)

Monday through Saturday from 9:00am-9:00 pm.

See more frequently asked questions about Membership below.

The Music District does not require proof of vaccination to become a member or attend programs.

We are a mask friendly space.

The entire Music District campus and resources are included in the Membership program and are not available for any outside rentals or events.

We don’t book shows and are not a music venue, but there are some great venues and performances spaces in Fort Collins. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.

We have a number of recurring public programs and events including The Workout: Sync Licensing, Groove Theory, and Crash Course. Check out our Calendar to see what’s coming up!

Please note: all guests must be age 18 or over. A valid ID will be required at check-in.

We do not offer music lessons here, but there are some amazing music educators and studios in town who do. Please contact us if you have additional questions.

We do not have recording studio. The Music District features sound mitigated Rehearsal Rooms which are often used for recording demos. Our space also features plug-in ready Production Rooms which can be used for tracking, mixing and collaborating.

Check out The Space to learn more.

We do not, but there are some amazing volunteer opportunities that exist in our community. Feel free to hit us up if you are looking for ideas.

If you are interested in membership and would like to see the space, we’d be happy to offer you a tour. Please contact us to set up a time.

The Music District welcomes trained services animals. Emotional support animals (or ESAs) do not qualify as service animals. We do not request or require documentation of the validity of a service animal. However, we will require responses to the following two questions before admitting your service animal to any Music District facility:

1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?

2) if yes to question 1, what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

You may provide this information via email to melissa@themusicdistrict.org

-Exclusive access to participate in Music District programs.

-Rehearsal Rooms (7, fully backlined) 

-Production Rooms (4, plug-in ready) 

-Fully equipped stage (featuring sound and lighting system, ideal for show rehearsals and mock performances)

-Drop-in workspace (bring your laptop, print out materials, meet with other members) 

-Customizable 1-on-1s (try out mics for your voice, get a DAW deep dive with a music tech expert, strategize for your next album release, and more) 

-Access to all Music District gear and equipment (amps, instruments, pedals, high-end mics, interfaces, and more).

-Opportunities for mentorship, career consultations, community building, connections to the wider music industry, and ongoing engagement with other members  

Learn more about Membership here.

Members are musicians, music businesses and music nonprofits in Northern Colorado across contemporary genres and styles and at all levels who strive to continually improve their craft and achieve economic stability in their careers. 

Learn more about Membership here.

Music District Membership is a flat fee of $30/month. This includes access to everything the Music District has to offer.

Learn more about Membership here.

Members are Northern Colorado-based musicians and/or music businesses.

The Music District space requires all Members, staff, and guests to be age 18 or over.

Learn more about Membership here.

Absolutely! Membership is a way to be fully immersed in all that the Music District has to offer. However, we understand that this is not for everyone.

We offer a variety of public workshops and programs in-person and virtually, including The Workout: Sync Licensing, and Groove Theory, just to name a few.

Check out our Calendar to see what’s coming up.

Check out the more in-depth Membership FAQ at the bottom of our Membership page, or reach out directly to membership@themusicdistrict.org