Friends of KEXP Programs
Curated Music Broadcast: KEXP honors and encourages artists through 31 original programs, curated in its home studios in Seattle. During each hour of broadcast, KEXP features at least one artist from the Pacific Northwest alongside emerging and established national and international artists. KEXP produces more than 98% of its own broadcast, to create a relevant listening experience reflecting the true sounds of the Northwest.
Live Performances: KEXP broadcasts hundreds of exclusive live performances over the air and online through a real-time online stream. At least 25% of the performances will be from local Pacific Northwest artists. These rich performance experiences bolster the work of emerging local and touring artists, encourage the people who are listening to support the artists and local music businesses by attending concerts, and provide audiences with an intimate broadcast experience.
Free Community Events: KEXP presents more than two dozen events annually, including a wide range of events and remote broadcasts from U.S. music festivals, like Bumbershoot in Seattle and SXSW in Austin, and free community events like KEXP Concerts at the Mural, which were attended by 8,000 people in 2011. KEXP also helps the local non-profit community through its Community Partnership Initiative, by hosting a season of monthly benefit concerts to raise awareness for select Washington non-profits.
Recent Successes and Current Challenges
KEXP has seen great success through its investment in capturing high-quality videos of exclusive in-studio performances, enabling more people to discover more music. In 2011, videos on KEXP's YouTube channel were viewed more than 11 million times. These in-studio performances enable audiences to witness the creative process, as they view intimate sessions where artists connect with one another in ways not seen in a typical music venue during a performance for a large audience.
KEXP is currently seeking support for its core operating services, which include on-air and online broadcasting, free community events and live in-studio performances.