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Sound Off!

MOPOP’s musical event of the year is ready to take center stage. Spotlighting the Pacific Northwest’s most talented 21-and-under musicians, Sound Off! gives emerging artists the stage, skills, and community to amplify their sound across three high-energy showcases.

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MOPOP’s musical event of the year is ready to take center stage. Spotlighting the Pacific Northwest’s most talented 21-and-under musicians, Sound Off! gives emerging artists the stage, skills, and community to amplify their sound across three high-energy showcases.

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Performers gain mentorship from industry pros, plug into key community partners, and share unforgettable moments with their artist cohort—making this legendary program a true launchpad for the region’s rising stars.

Alumni have gone on to play festivals like Bumbershoot and NW Folklife, hit stages at Neumos and The Showbox, record live at 90.3 KEXP, and build followings that stretch far beyond the Puget Sound.

Come experience the next wave of Northwest music and see these young musicians step into the spotlight. From first riffs to full power chords, they’re proving that the next big sound starts here.

Sound Off! Showcases 2026

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Sound Off! - Showcase #1
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Sound Off! - Showcase #2
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Sound Off! - Showcase #3

Interested in applying next year?

If you are a PNW resident, will be 21 or under in March 2026, and are creating original music, enter your email to stay in the loop about Sound Off! applications.

Sound Off! Artists 2025

Alumni Performer
GENEVA
Alumni Performer
Molly Watts
Alumni Performer
SilverMoon
Alumni Performer
Starseeker
Alumni Performer
Benevolent Sol
Alumni Performer
maelstrom
Alumni Performer
Meldrop
Alumni Performer
mae amber
Alumni Performer
Roy G. Biv
Alumni Performer
Depose
Alumni Performer
Henry Wine
Alumni Performer
Fatal Femmes

Official Playlist

Press play on the songs that inspire the PNW's most promising young artists. From indie to hip-hop and everything in between, these tracks echo through the raw talent reshaping Seattle's music scene. Consider this playlist a preview of the spirit and sounds taking the stage at this year’s showcases.

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Sound Off! 2026 is Supported By

Youth Advisory Board


Special thanks to MOPOP’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for their continued assistance screening applicants and helping to select performers for Sound Off! programming. YAB’s efforts allow MOPOP to empower youth visionaries by lifting up their peers.