Band Together
news & updates
Band Together
news & Updates
Amanda Cheney Named Band Together Board President
Over the past 13 years, Amanda has worked her way through the leadership pipeline at Band Together; beginning as a concert goer, next as a volunteer, committee member, committee co-chair, steering committee leader, event chair, chief of staff, the board of directors...
Our commitment to strengthening the Triangle community
Like so many of you, we have struggled to find the words. We have watched, we have listened, we have learned and will continue to do so. One thing is apparent; change has to happen now. When we band together, we are strongest. We are committed to...
#GivingTuesdayNow Merch Sale is Live!
How can you make an impact on #givingtuesdaynow? Check out the new Band Together merchandise we have in our brand-spankin-new Merch Store! With each purchase in our Merch Store, you're giving back to Band Together and the nonprofits that keep our community vibrant....
Welcome 2020 Board Members
Band Together is fortunate to have many talented and passionate people serving on our Board of Directors. Each person brings a unique community perspective and a set of skills that will help us to achieve our goals in 2020 and beyond....
Help From Home
Nonprofits that typically operate on thin margins are facing unprecedented challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are in a position to help financially, please consider donating to one of the nonprofits listed in our Help from Home Google Sheet below. We will...
Better Together
In the midst of these difficult times, we are amazed by the strength of our community. Even among the distance, our community leaders have come together to lend a hand. If you have the financial capacity, please consider contributing to the funds listed below, which...
The Merrimon-Wynne House and Band Together team up to support Families Together through an enchanting evening
Raleigh, N.C. (January 9, 2020) – This year, two forward-thinking organizations have partnered together, along with some of Raleigh's top vendors in the events industry, to host a highly anticipated party benefiting an exceptional local nonprofit organization. The...
2021 Nonprofit Selection: Now Open
It's our favorite time of the year... Band Together's Nonprofit Selection! If you or someone you know is a part of an incredible nonprofit organization in our community, we would love to invite them to join the application process for Band...
Band Together Announces Plans for 2020
Bringing the Band Back Together for 20 years of service Raleigh, N.C. (September 23, 2019) – Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that connects the community to non-profits through the power of live music, is celebrating its 20th year of service in...
The Fun Continues on August 29!
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Return to Red Hat Amphitheater on August 29!
Road to the 2019 Main Event
Join us for a Fun Filled Month Leading up to the 2019 Main Event! St. Paul & the Broken Bones with Toots & the Maytals Saturday June 1, 2019 Red Hat Amphitheater Get Tickets! We have a stacked calendar of events leading up to our 2019 Main Event with...
Welcome to our new Board President, Hooker Manning
After serving six years on the Band Together Board of Directors, we are proud to announce Hooker Manning as our 2019 Board President. Hooker is a native of Kinston, NC. Since graduating from University of North Carolina with Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial...
2018 Main Event Social Media Recap
Event Recap Sponsored by: Duke Energy Share your favorite shots with us on social media and use #BandTogetherNC. Here are a few of our favorites: We felt the love on Saturday night. Seeing the entire community come together to support Triangle Family...
To Everyone Who Supported the BT/TFS Partnership:
We felt the love at Red Hat Amphitheater on June 23, 2018. Seeing the entire community come together to support Triangle Family Services all at once was incredible and humbling. We can’t express enough thanks to everyone who supported our 2018 partnership with...
Thanks a Million! You Helped Us Hit our $1 MM Fundraising Goal with TFS
Great things happen when so many awesome people come together for an important cause. The mental health challenge impacts each of us - Band Together’s fundraising partnership with Triangle Family Services is about mental health solutions. We are so honored...
Spring 2018 Newsletter
We can't wait to see you all at Red Hat Amphitheater on June 23! Our 2018 Main Event will be here before you know it. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, click here. Remember, every ticket sold helps us reach our goal of $1 Million for Triangle Family...
Meet our New Program Manager: Hannah Parker
Hannah ParkerBand Together Program ManagerHannah joined the Band Together team in February 2018 to fill the very large shoes of Fraley Marshall, our previous program manager. If you've met Hannah, you know that her enthusiasm can fill a room and her kindness is...
5 Reasons Why Access to Mental Health Care is So Important
Providing access to mental health care is the focus of our 2018 Partnership with Triangle Family Services. Our fundraising goal of $1 Million will provide access to mental health services for up to 600 individuals in our community. Why is access to mental health care...
Walk the Moon to Perform at Band Together’s Main Event June 23
Shut Up and Dance! Walk the Moon to Perform at Band Together’s Main Event June 23 Southeast’s Largest Charitable Music Event to Benefit Triangle Family Services Raleigh, N.C. (March 22, 2018) – Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a...
Event Recap: 2017 Holiday Bash Featuring The Connells
Thank you to all who came out to support our 2017 Band Together Holiday Bash at Lincoln Theatre. We had a great night spreading some Holiday cheer! Special thanks to The Connells, Surrender Human and Skylar Gudasz for the sweet sounds and to our sponsors Rich Levine...
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Selected as 2019 Nonprofit Partner
Nonprofit to raise $1 Million with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 2, 2017) – Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced Inter-Faith Food Shuttle as its 2019 nonprofit partner....
Fall 2017 Newsletter
We've Got a New Nonprofit Partner! We are thrilled to announce we've just selected our 2019 nonprofit partner - Inter-Faith Food Shuttle! The Food Shuttle saves 6 million pounds of healthy food from being thrown away and re-routes it to those in need in their...
Welcome our New Board and Advisory Board Members!
Band Together is fortunate to have many talented and passionate people serving on our boards - willing to share their time. Each person brings a unique community perspective and a set of skills that will help us to achieve our goals in 2017 and beyond. Our...
Band Together Hires New Executive Director
Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 18, 2017) – Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music to raise funds and awareness for area non-profit partners, announced today the hiring of Thorne Daubenspeck as executive director. Daubenspeck is only the second...
Band Together – YMCA Partnership Raises $1.3 Million
Concert marks nearly $8 Million raised for community through live music Raleigh, N.C., May 8, 2016 — With one of its largest events to date, Band Together wrapped up its 2017 YMCA of the Triangle partnership on Saturday with a concert featuring Ben Folds before more...