2010 PDX Pop Now! Festival

July 30 – August 1
Rotture (315 SE 3rd Ave, PDX)
Click here for details!

Buy the 2010 Comp!

Buy the CD
Hot off the press! Get it online from CD Baby or at record stores around Portland such as Everyday Music, Jackpot Records, Music Millenium, Tender Loving Empire, and many more!

Buy the Photo Book

This book is a collection of hundreds of photographs by 16 different photographers that visually document the tremendous variety of artists that have performed at PDX Pop Now! festivals and events during the first five years of our existence, 2004-2008. All proceeds from the book will directly benefit PDX Pop Now! so we can continue to operate and expand our reach for years to come. Thank you for your support!

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Volunteer

Want to be a part of PDX Pop Now! 2010? Get in touch with our volunteer coordinator here.

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OPB Music proudly supports PDX Pop Now’s year-round programming.

Our Mission

PDX Pop Now! is dedicated to stimulating and expanding participation in Portland music. As an all-volunteer organization committed to being accessible, current, and local, we provide and support live performances and recorded materials. We aspire to advance a sustainable community which values inclusivity and a high caliber of artistry to enable a creative dialogue between artist and audience.

Festival Videos

Checkout videos of PDX Pop Now! events on YouTube.

Festival Photos

Here are some photos taken at past PDX Pop Now! festivals and events. If you have some you’d like to add, please chuck them into our Flickr group.

T-Shirts

Click here for t-shirts! Whee!

Board Positions

To apply for either position, please send a cover letter and resume to benna dot gottfried at pdxpopnow dot com.

Logistics Coordinator

The primary responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator is to manage the logistics of the annual PDX Pop Now! festival and all other PPN! events throughout the year to ensure the artists, audience, and volunteers have the best experience possible at all PDX Pop Now! events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Secure a venue for the annual festival and compilation release party. Additionally, collaborate with other board members on the logistics of PPN! outreach and fundraising events.
  • Establish contracts with venue partners with the assistance of our lawyer Peter Shaver to ensure all contracts represent PPN!’s best interests.
  • Secure lighting, staging, and sound systems for the festival and other events.
  • Secure adequate security for PPN! events.
  • Secure street closure and noise ordinance permits for events which necessitate them.
  • Manage merchandise table and maintain merchandise inventory in collaboration with compilation coordinator.
  • Plan and arrange for the decoration of PPN! events.
  • Coordinate with photographers/videographers/audiographers to ensure they have all they tech needs at each event.
  • Maintain relationships with local audio and stage providers to establish sponsorship partnerships through in-kind donations.
  • Create a timeline of events and milestones with duties and expectations included.
  • Establish a fiscal year and monthly budget.
  • Attend bi-weekly board meetings.

Volunteer Coordinator

The primary responsibility of the Volunteer Coordinator is to oversee the recruitment, training and management of volunteers on behalf of PDX Pop Now!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Schedule volunteer tasks and supervise volunteers at all PDX Pop Now! events.
  • Provide board with volunteer updates and communicate areas need/support of the program.
  • Facilitate volunteer orientation meetings in order to recruit new volunteers as well as increase the volunteer support base.
  • Assist people who contact the organization by providing them information about volunteer possibilities and events.
  • Conduct outreach to recruit prospective volunteers at PDX Pop Now! events, online social networking, etc.
  • Create and maintain volunteer files, database and other relevant volunteer information which include volunteer contact information.
  • Notify volunteers via email and social networking of volunteer opportunities at PDX Pop Now! events.
  • Promote volunteer recognition
  • Coordinate the volunteer needs of all board members’ projects and help staff accordingly.
  • Attended bi-weekly board of directors meetings.