About Us
The Band Room ATL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the people who power Atlanta’s music industry—on stage, in the studio, and behind the scenes. We provide essential resources like emergency financial assistance, legal support, mental health referrals, and community programs that keep our creative workforce stable and thriving.
We believe Atlanta’s music scene is only as strong as the people who make it. That’s why we advocate for better infrastructure, greater access, and real support—because the folks behind the sound deserve to be heard, housed, and helped.
Whether you're a musician, engineer, tour crew member, teacher, or promoter—this space is for you.
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The Atlanta Music Industry Census
The Atlanta Musicians' Census is a research initiative created to better understand the real challenges faced by music industry professionals in our city. Your anonymous responses help shape programs for financial assistance, healthcare access, legal support, and more. Whether you're a performer, engineer, manager, or creative, your voice matters.
Take 5 minutes. Help change the future of Atlanta’s music community.
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Emergency Financial Assistance
Safe & Sound is our emergency assistance program offering rent, mortgage, and utility support to music industry professionals in the greater Atlanta area. We know that gig-based work often makes housing stability difficult—this program is here to help during tough times.
Who qualifies?
If you live in Fulton County and work in the music industry—even behind the scenes—you may be eligible.
Examples of qualifying roles include:
Performers (vocalists, instrumentalists, DJs), engineers, producers, tour crew, venue staff, managers, teachers, merch sellers, and more. If your work helps bring music to life, you’re part of the industry—and you count.
Apply now—it only takes a few minutes.
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Help us Grow!
Your donation helps sustain the people who make Atlanta’s music scene possible—on stage, behind the board, and behind the scenes. From performers and producers to engineers, educators, venue staff, and more, your support provides emergency rent and utility relief, legal guidance, mental health referrals, and community programming for those who need it most.
Whether it’s $5 or $500, every dollar helps keep Atlanta’s creative workforce safe, stable, and supported.
Donate today—and help power the people behind the music.