Music Matters March 2026
The 8th Annual Music Matters | 2026
The month of March is a time when the community can come together and collectively agree that “music matters”
(this campaign is the whole month of March!)
Every $1 makes a difference as you spend at local venues, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops! These community-oriented businesses have come together to make a difference for the next generation of young creatives during the entire month of March!
Youth on Record is a Denver-based nonprofit that offers free music education programming and paid internship/fellowship opportunities for young creatives ages 11-24 at our youth recording studio in Denver! Learn more about us!
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Sponsors
Love, Tito's is matching funds raised at all participating locations that feature a special campaign cocktail, up to $7,000!
The Clue Room is donating $50 for every new monthly donation started in the month of March up to $1,500!
Learn more about becoming a Music Matters March sponsor!
Questions? Email Nathan Mackenzie at nathan@youthonrecord.org
Mark your calendars
March 3rd: Join us for Indie 102.3's 303 Day Celebration of local music, community and good vibes at Number 38 (3650 Chesnut Pl, Denver, CO, 80216) from 4 to 8 pm!
March 6th: Enjoy a night of music at our monthly first Friday Open Mic! Dinner was generously donated by Phatt Matt's Pizza.
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th: Dine in at bartaco and mention Youth on Record to have 10% of your bill donated to support our programs.
March 31st: Sexy Pizza will donate 15% of all sales, all day, at all locations to Youth on Record!
April 9th: Celebrate the month of impact with a FREE CONCERT featuring YOR alumni at Bar 404!
Confirmed locations
Abby's Irish Pub is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Mule sold in March.
Acreage featured Youth on Record as their round-up option for guests to donate to support free music programs.
Atmosphere Gastropub is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Mule sold in March.
Back East Bar & Grill is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Mule sold in March at both its Colorado Springs and Monument locations.
Bar 404 will match the Tito's $1 for every Tito's Moscow Mule sold.
bartaco is donating 10% of all proceeds every Monday from guest who mention Youth on Record by name while dining in. You can find their generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Branch & Barrel Distilling is donating 50% from every Bon Bon Old Fashioned sold in February.
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom is donating $1 for every Tito's specialty cocktail sold in March, through partnering with Love, Tito's. Their generous donation can be found in the Silent Auction.
Cleats is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Lemonade sold in March.
Clue Room is donating $50 for every monthly recurring donation started in March up to $1,500.
Denver Beer Co. featured Youth on Record as their round-up option for guests to donate to support free music programs for the the month of February.
Dio Mio is donating a proceed from every Negroni cocktail sold in March.
El Dorado Bar & Lounge is donating a proceed from every Passion Project cocktail sold in March.
Fort Greene is donating $1 per Night Queen cocktail sold in March.
Ghost Box Pizza featured Youth on Record as their round-up option for guests to donate to support free music programs for the the month of February.
Great Divide Brewing Co. featured Youth on Record as their round-up option for guests to donate to support free music programs for the the month of February.
Herb's is donating $1 for every Tito's specialty cocktail sold in March, through partnering with Love, Tito's.
Johnny Bechamel's is donating 10% of proceeds from every Negroni cocktail sold in March. Their generous donation can be found in the Silent Auction.
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery is donating 10% of ticket sales every Friday in March.
Marquis is donating a portion of ticket sales in March.
Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club is donating $1 for every cover charge during March. Guests will also have the option to add an additional donation while making a reservation.
Novo Coffee is donated 40% of sales for their Music Matters March blend of coffee available at all three locations and online.
OT's is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Mule sold in March.
Ratio Beerworks has added a donation option to each tab in March and donated a package to the Silent Auction.
Red's American Grill is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Mule sold in March.
Red's Sunset Grill is donating $1 dollar for every Tito's Mule sold in March.
Redeemer Pizza is donating a proceed from every Negroni cocktail sold in March.
Retro Room is donating $1 per all Tito's cocktails - white tea featured.
Sexy Pizza will donate 15% of all sales, all day, at all locations on March 31st to Youth on Record.
Sidecar is donating $1 per all Tito's cocktails - Mule featured.
Station 26 featured Youth on Record as their round-up option for guests to donate to support free music programs for the the month of February.
Stem Ciders featured Youth on Record as their round-up option for guests to donate to support free music programs for the the month of February.
Summit Music Hall is donating a portion of ticket sales in March.
The 6th Clothing Co is donating 16% of sales from the Youth on Record Apparel Collection and 6% of the New Collections Apparel sold in March.
The Church support to be announced.
The Filmore Auditorium is donating a portion of ticket sales in March.
The Roxy on Broadway is donating a proceed from every specialty cocktail served in March.
Vinyl Nightclub support to be announced.
Wyatt's Pub & Grill is donating $1 for every Tito's Mule sold in March.
Silent auction
Blanco Cocina + Cantina made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Bruz Beers donated a World of Belgian Beer course and tasting for two available in the Silent Auction.
Call Your Mother Deli made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Colore Italian Restaurant made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Fire on the Mountain made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Lafayette Music Fest generously donated 4 tickets to the Lafayette Music Festival available in the Silent Auction.
My Neighbor Felix made a generous donation to the Silent Auction.
One Barrel American Bistro & Wine Bar generously donated a Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience for Four to the Silent Auction.
Palenque made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Paddywax Candle Bar generously donated a Custom Candle Pouring Workshop and Gift Basket available in the Silent Auction.
Pioneer Bar made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Room for Milly made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Seasons 52 made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
The Post made a generous donation available in the Silent Auction.
Urban Cowboy donated a one-night stay in the Grand Suite available in the Silent Auction.
