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Band Together is an amazing story full of hope, optimism, and a dose of rebellion. Band Together was imagined by Triangle community leaders as a response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001. The vision has evolved from raising funds to support international tragedies to raising funds and awareness with a special nonprofit partner every year. Thanks to the tireless efforts of thousands of volunteers, generous corporate and individual sponsors, dedicated board members, musicians, and the generosity of our community, Band Together has risen to be a powerful partner to nonprofits in the Triangle Area.
Band Together has collaboratively raised over $15.4 million to benefit the Triangle community since 2001, strengthened corporate and non-profit relationships, supported musicians, and had a lot of fun along the way.
Partnership philanthropy is at the heart of how Band Together creates lasting impact. Each year, we partner with local nonprofits in a deep, year-long collaboration designed to strengthen fundraising, build organizational capacity, and amplify awareness for their mission. By combining resources, expertise, and community support, we help our partners grow sustainably and extend their reach across the Triangle. While our approach has evolved over time, partnership has always been central to how we operate.

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And with that… 2025 is wrapped!

KYLE ELLIOTT

MIKE GRAY

JOHN GONELLA

STEPHANIE SANDERS

CHRIS ANDERSON

JEFFREY ARENS

EMILY BALLARD

CAM BARKER

AMY CARROLL

SHAHN CHHABRA

ALLIE COGGINS

THAYER LAVIELLE

We've officially reached the final five of our 25 Years. 25 Stories. series, and we're handing the mic over to someone special! 🎤 Introducing Thorne's Throwbacks! We're closing out this series with five stories straight from our Executive Director, Thorne, who's been part of more unforgettable Band Together moments than we can count. First up: The time a band that "doesn't really sing" helped bring nearly 6,000 people together for one unforgettable night. From a chance concert in 2018 to a sold-out Comeback Fest in 2021, swipe to hear how Khruangbin, Questlove, and a whole lot of determination helped bring live music back to Raleigh. 💙 And buckle up. Thorne's just getting started. 😂

We're always excited to support Raleigh's local music scene! 🎶 On November 20, @buzzardcompany returns to @kingsraleigh for its 2nd Annual Last Waltz Tribute! We're proud to partner with Buzzard Company for this special evening, bringing together some of Raleigh's finest musicians to pay tribute to an iconic night in music history. Come out, enjoy some great live music, and support the local musicians who make our community's music scene what it is! 📍 Kings Raleigh 📅 Friday, November 20 🎟️ Tickets available in our bio!

Story 20: From VIP to I-Do Live music has always had a way of bringing people together. For Matt and Liz, it helped write a love story. The two started as friends, volunteering together with AMA Triangle and crossing paths through Band Together, Liz as a volunteer and Matt as a sponsor, who would later join the board. Then came 2018. Walk the Moon was headlining Band Together. Liz had a GA ticket. Matt had an extra VIP ticket. A little ticket trickery later, they found a way to spend the night together. You could say they were victims of the night and bound to get together. That spark turned into an engagement in 2022 and a wedding in 2023, officiated by a familiar face from the Band Together family. During their ceremony, Danny summed it up perfectly: “Music can be a connection point… But music is not only about storytelling. It can also be about story-making.” 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

Story 19: The Great Chocolate Search “The B-52s’ rider included a request for a very specific exotic chocolate. One Band Together volunteer spent the day driving across the Triangle trying to find it before the show. Whole Foods in Chapel Hill finally came through. The rider also prohibited photography after the second song because the band’s mascara would begin to run under the stage lights. Producing a benefit concert often means solving problems no one could predict and sometimes that means crossing the Triangle in pursuit of chocolate.” -Danny Rosin 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

Story 18: A Million COVID Dollars “In 2021, we found a way to hold a sold-out show with Khruangbin, Lee Fields & The Expressions and Big Daddy Kane at a time when our community needed support more than ever. More than $1 million went to the United Way COVID Recovery Fund, serving 92 nonprofit partners. As Khruangbin played, I looked across a crowd of people of different ages, races, backgrounds and beliefs, all completely absorbed in the same music. It was one of the greatest feelings of community I’ve ever experienced.” -Danny Rosin 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

Story 17: Last Band Standing “About 10 years in, we realized that while Band Together was growing, we needed to do more to celebrate the incredible local musicians around us. Jim Graves and I created Last Band Standing, a true showcase with judges, audience voting and *most importantly* pay for every participating band. The winner received a cash prize and the chance to open our main event alongside nationally recognized artists. It became a way to invest in North Carolina music while keeping local talent at the heart of our mission.” -Danny Rosin 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

Story 16: The Gumball Machine “At the 2025 Mighty Giveback, I decided to try my luck at the gumball machine at the Merch Booth. One spin turned into another… and somehow, I won six free spins in a row. Then came my final spin and the grand prize. Two VIP tickets to the 2026 Mighty Giveback! Safe to say, I’ll never walk past a gumball machine without trying my luck again.” -Holt Hobgood 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

Story 15: Ice Plunge with the Band “At a private Delta Rae fundraiser, we realized we hadn’t planned a way to build on the crowd’s energy. So Matt Strickland and I announced ‘Dare to Care’: if the room raised $2,500, we would jump into the host’s freezing pool. Then Delta Rae drummer Mike McKee volunteered to join us, without anyone asking. The crowd reached the goal, the three of us took the icy plunge, and an improvised dare became more funding, more fun and another piece of Band Together folklore.” -Danny Rosin 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

Big music. Big impact. Big decision! 🎸💙💛 🎤 We want the voice of the community to tell us: What cause should Band Together rally around in 2027? Head to bandtogethernc.org and take our one-question survey! #bandtogether #mightygiveback #ncnonprofit

What a MIGHTY night! 💛🎶 25 years of bringing people together through music and giving back, and this year's Mighty Giveback was one for the books! To everyone who showed up, rocked out, volunteered, and helped make it happen, THANK YOU! We're still riding the high from an unforgettable night and feeling grateful for a community that continues to show us how coming together can create infinite good. Here's to 25 years of music, community, and infinite good! 💛

As the dust settles, our hearts are still full from everything that happened Saturday night. ❤️ The Mighty Giveback wouldn't be possible without those who give their time, talent, and treasure. We want to take a moment to recognize our incredible volunteers. From selling merch and serving food and drinks to setting up, tearing down, keeping things running smoothly, and bringing the good vibes all night long, our volunteers are truly the heartbeat of this event. We couldn't do what we do without you, and we're so grateful to have you in the Band Together family. 🎸🤘

Think the Mighty Giveback is over? Not quite. Our incredible auction packages are still available, but not for long. Take a look, place your bids, and help make an impact with every winning bid. Link in bio.

Story 14: Three Times We Answered the Call “In 2005, Band Together responded three times. 1. Our planned event for Music Maker Relief Foundation went on through an ice storm. 2. After the devastating tsunami, we raised funds for Stop Hunger Now, and volunteers traveled to Sumatra to deliver meals. 3. Then Hurricane Katrina struck. With no budget for artists, 16 Triangle bands performed for free while we worked with the Food Bank to send food and supplies from Raleigh to New Orleans. That year showed exactly what our community would do when people needed help: band together.” -Danny Rosin 25 Years. 25 Stories. 🎸

If good times were dollars, we’d have 16.3 MILLION bucks to show for it after 25 years of Band Together. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our 25th birthday than with the community that’s made it all possible. And you delivered, helping us raise $836,265 for three organizations making a difference right here in our community. But the real magic is what those dollars make possible. Together, we’re opening doors to music education with @theraleighmusiccollective, connecting neighbors in need with vital resources through @oakcitycares, and helping put food on tables with @porchcommunities. From the volunteers behind the scenes to those singing along in the rain, YOU are the reason we get to keep doing what we do. Thank you for making 25 years of music, community, and Infinite Good possible 💙

The heart behind every Band Together event. Our volunteers help bring each show to life by welcoming guests, supporting the experience, and helping turn one night of music into meaningful impact. To everyone who has volunteered with us over the past 25 years, thank you! Thank you for showing up, giving your time, and being part of what makes this community so special. 🙌 You know who you are! ❤️ #bandtogether #exploreraleigh #explorenc #ncnonprofit #giveback #25years #inifinitegood

Big impact takes a community. Our sponsors help turn live music into lasting change across the Triangle supporting the mission and helping us grow our impact year after year. When we band together, everyone wins. 🤝 #bandtogether #exploreraleigh #explorenc #ncnonprofit #giveback #25years #inifinitegood

It all starts with the music. Every Band Together show brings our community together for one incredible night, singing loud, showing up, and making a real impact for local nonprofits. Come for the concert but leave knowing you were part of something bigger. 🎸 #bandtogether #ncnonprofit #giveback #25years #infinitegood

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