Twin Cities Catalyst Music

Nonprofit providing young people with equitable access to see, experience, and participate in music.

The mission of Twin Cities Catalyst Music (Catalyst) is to provide equitable opportunities for young people (ages 14-24) to see, experience, and participate in the Twin Cities music community while making the world work for them. Catalyst achieves their mission through The Garage in Burnsville, MN and The Treasury in St. Paul, MN which are all ages (no 18+ or 21+ restrictions), alcohol free, music

07/22/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

1947, with RiGBY, Kyrie Nova & the Defiant, and Cilician Gates - live at The Garage on Friday, August 9, 2024!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/i5f8b1944ffe

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/22/2024

On July 25 we're hosting our 9th Birthday Bash to celebrate the anniversary of our organization becoming a nonprofit, and we need a few extra hands!

We're seeking volunteers to help us with activities, such as distributing raffle tickets, overseeing a prize wheel and taking photos.

Sign up: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3826037.jsp

07/18/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

Temple of the Fuzz Witch and Hashtronaut - live at The Garage on Friday, September 13, 2024!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/b0ade94c7bc3

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/17/2024

In an urgent push to raise $20,000 by July 31 and keep our venue open, Catalyst Music has been fortunate to partner with an anonymous donor who will match every donation up to $20,000. We are seeking event sponsors and raffle donations for our 9th Birthday Bash on July 25 to leverage this fundraising opportunity! Interested businesses can contact [email protected]!

Event info: https://link.dice.fm/f9f16fdeab33

07/17/2024

We're halfway there!

Thank you for your outpouring of support! We have a ways to go, but we can get there with your support! Please make a donation today. https://givebutter.com/allages

All donations matched, up to $20,000! And share this with a friend!

07/17/2024

Did you know Chappell Roan played at the Garage?

The stars of tomorrow need places to play today, and that’s why Catalyst Music is so important. Help us meet our fundraising goal of $20,000 by July 31. All donations up to $20,000 will be matched!

Make a donation today: https://givebutter.com/allages

07/16/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

Zeta Grl, with Mira Babal, Murphy Smith, and Venus Yevu - live at The Garage on Friday, August 23, 2024!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/b7ae2c2e8e23

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/15/2024

Donate today: https://givebutter.com/allages

We urgently need your support to keep our doors open. Please donate today: https://givebutter.com/allages

The last few years have been challenging for Catalyst, and I am tremendously grateful for your past support. Whether you have attended a show at The Garage, shared our social media posts, or made a financial contribution - YOUR generosity has allowed Catalyst to present over 500 live performances for a collective audience of more than 50,000 individuals while working with over 2,000 young aspiring artists through various free mentoring and performance opportunities.

‼️ We need to raise $20,000 by July 31. For every dollar raised, a generous anonymous donor will MATCH every donation, up to $20,000! Now is the time to show your support.

Two ways you can help:

1. Join us at our 9th Birthday Bash on Thursday, July 25 at 6:30pm at our all-ages, substance-free music venue, The Garage, and make a donation at the event. And have FUN! Get your tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/eoo7bd-catalyst-musics-9th-birthday-bash-25th-jul-the-garage-burnsville-tickets

2. Make a donation here to ensure we can continue to bring music experiences and music education to Twin Cities youth. https://givebutter.com/allages

Thank you for your ongoing generosity. Your support now will truly make the difference.

07/11/2024

PICK UP CHIPOTLE TO SUPPORT CATALYST MUSIC!

The Chipotle on Hennepin Avenue is holding a fundraising night on Monday, August 5, in which 25% of sales go to Catalyst Music if customers use the code QY9AWB4 for online orders or show this flyer in the restaurant.

Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/Uk1jVZ5GYv1LoFLu/

07/06/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

Allen W Brown - live at The Garage on Saturday, October 5, 2024, with local support TBA!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/D2b233d26c04

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/06/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

HIGHQ Music Festival with special appearances by 3rd Degree, Drest, Buddah Man, Niko, Abraham Westlund, Janii Sudan, D. Mo, Odd Coal, Caleb Gampson, and Jake Giller - live at The Garage on Friday, August 16, 2024!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/K8b7af73e88f

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/05/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

Raretripp with Vartam, Tweeba, Qula and VonBoi - live at The Garage on Thursday, August 8, 2024!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/if80b16e25f7

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/05/2024

ANNOUNCING! ✨

Wonderstate at The Garage on Friday, July 26, 2024, with special guest STEVO!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/y6c5fe4858ed

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

07/03/2024

You're invited to Catalyst Music's 9th Birthday Bash at The Garage! Celebrate our 9th birthday as a nonprofit, featuring music by Stunt Horse Drama, and special guests FINICK and Sam Joson. Raffle, balloon pop, photo booth and more!

Thursday, July 25, 6:30 PM ⭐ ALL AGES
Get Tickets: https://link.dice.fm/f9f16fdeab33

07/03/2024

2023 was a busy year for us! We hosted 825 performers from local and national bands, with 3,715 in attendance at our all-ages music venue, The Garage!

Buy tickets to an upcoming show (https://dice.fm/venue/the-garage-aw82) or join the Backline Membership Program, at https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline

We have 15 Backline Members so far. Will you help us reach 100?

07/03/2024

Fundraising Night Success!

The Lowbrow in Minneapolis held a “Dine Out, Give Back!” fundraising night on Monday to benefit Catalyst Music. Thank you to their staff and to everyone who came and supported us!

07/02/2024

UPDATE! ✨ Galleon will now perform in this line-up, instead of B4U.

, Cause for Concern, Galleon, Duck Bomb - Friday, July 19 at The Garage!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE: https://link.dice.fm/xc04effead9f

07/01/2024

HAVE DINNER OUT TO SUPPORT CATALYST MUSIC!

Dine at The Lowbrow between 4 and 9 p.m. TONIGHT, and they will donate 10% of all sales to Catalyst Music!

Details: facebook.com/garagemn/events

Photos from Twin Cities Catalyst Music's post 06/29/2024

SHOW UPDATE! ✨ Dark Sun is no longer available but the show goes on!

Where Is The Key, Cause for Concern, Duck Bomb, and B4U - live at The Garage on Friday, July 19!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/xc04effead9f

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

06/28/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED! ✨

Zuzu's Petals (Wichita, KS) - live at The Garage with Jupiter Johnson and Bella Larson & The Scene Kids on Monday, July 15, 2024!

⭐7PM DOORS
⭐ALL AGES

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://link.dice.fm/sd325ffe2687

The Garage is an all-ages, substance-free, 501(c)(3) nonprofit-run music venue, brought to you by Twin Cities Catalyst Music. We catalyze the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry. Donate at catalystmusic.org

Nigel #2 | BYC Fall Cohort 2023 06/27/2024

Catalyst Music offers year-round music education programs for young people in our community. Burnsville middle school students learn to create original beats/songs, as well as video production basics, using the same software and equipment as the pros.

You can get involved by volunteering or join our Backline Membership Program at https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline

Volunteer: https://www.catalystmusic.org/get-involved

Nigel #2 | BYC Fall Cohort 2023 An awesome beat by Nigel!Burnsville Youth Collaborative (BYC) offers middle school students a chance to explore the music industry and learn introductory ski...

Photos from Twin Cities Catalyst Music's post 06/27/2024

Our summer music education program started today! We have 120 students throughout the day, for the next six weeks, learning music production and video production basics.

Get involved by volunteering 🌞 or join our Backline Membership Program at: https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline!

06/25/2024

The Garage is always looking for artists to play on our main stage! Whether you have never played a show before, play regularly around the Twin Cities, or are coming through on a tour, we book artists of all experience levels and genres. Contact us today at: https://www.catalystmusic.org/the-garage

06/25/2024

HAVE DINNER OUT TO SUPPORT CATALYST MUSIC!

Dine at The Lowbrow between 4 and 9 p.m. on Monday, July 1, and they will donate 10% of all sales to Catalyst Music!

Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/qUsJVjLVZPHs9HH9/

Photos from Twin Cities Catalyst Music's post 06/24/2024

TONIGHT’S Emerging Artists Showcase is part of a series of ongoing events created to help develop new and young performers in our community. Add your support by attending or join our Backline Membership Program at https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline!

RSVP for this event at https://www.facebook.com/share/h53vr3HDqQ1MKcvG/

Photos from Twin Cities Catalyst Music's post 06/21/2024

What's your favorite band you've seen perform at The Garage? Comment and tag family & friends if you support our work!

Catalyst Music helps develop new musicians and youth interested in the music industry. 🎼 Check out our new Backline Membership Program at https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline

Photos from Twin Cities Catalyst Music's post 06/21/2024

/🎉 Rent The Garage for Your Event!

From graduation parties to band rehearsals and photo & video shoots on the main stage, our spaces offer flexibility for your needs!

For more options: https://www.catalystmusic.org/facility-rentals

Need a recording studio? We offer a wide range of recording and audio services. Visit https://www.catalystmusic.org/recordingstudio/

Photos from Twin Cities Catalyst Music's post 06/21/2024

🤩 Congrats to first-place winner, WONDERLUST, in Battle of the Bands on Tuesday! (pictured at top) B4U took second place, followed by Stunt Horse Drama in third. Well done, all!

Interested in playing at a future Battle of the Bands? Contact us!
https://www.catalystmusic.org/the-garage

06/20/2024

BECOME A DIAMOND BACKLINE MEMBER!

Enjoy unique benefits! Diamond members receive:

-Early access to ticket sales
-One +1 to a show at The Garage (one show per month)
-Quarterly package, including:
• Exclusive Catalyst Music sticker
• Exclusive poster signed by bands who have recently played The Garage
• One $25 Cafe Gift Card
• Two tickets to any show at The Garage (one show per quarter)
• One Complimentary Liquid Death Still Water at any show at The Garage

Learn more at: https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline

06/19/2024

BECOME A PLATINUM BACKLINE MEMBER!

Enjoy unique benefits! Platinum members receive:

Early access to ticket sales and a quarterly package, including:
• Exclusive Catalyst Music sticker
• Exclusive poster signed by bands who have recently played The Garage
• One $10 Cafe Gift Card
• One +1 to a show at The Garage (one show per quarter)
• One Complimentary Liquid Death Still Water at any show at The Garage

Learn more at: https://www.catalystmusic.org/backline

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75 Civic Center Parkway
Burnsville, MN
55337

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