Great Community

Great Causes

Great Music

Battle of the Bands- Division Rounds Complete! Congratulations to the bands that are moving on and a big thank you to all the artists that competed. The Final 4 will compete for $5000 in prize money July 9th. Click on Events for Rules.

Our Mission

At MMAD our vision is to use music to bring together the community to celebrate diversity, support musicians, and generate contributions for charities in the local community.

HISTORY

Music Makes a Difference! was founded by Bill Zorr in early 2017. Bill was working regularly at a homeless shelter and supporting other organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, but felt he could do more. Bill loves music and noticed how people of different backgrounds enjoyed musical events together, so it dawned on him to combine his passion for music with his passion for charitable causes and Music Makes a Difference! was born.

Music Makes a Difference! is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, staffed with volunteers, dedicated to supporting musicians with paid performances in venues around Madison and the surrounding area. Music Makes a Difference! then donates contributions it receives to local charitable organizations.

Music Makes A Difference was recently written about in the Isthmus. Read the full article Here

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Battle of the Bands May 9 through July 9

Kris Lager Band August 14

See all new events here

Testimonials

MMAD is an awesome group who supports live music and local charities by hosting great live music events. I LOVE THEIR SHOWS!! Anita G.

You guys rock- literally and figuratively! Thank you for this wonderful gift, we’re honored. Helen

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