Hello BeatNest Community,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for BeatNest Live at The Stationery Factory on May 15th! It was an unforgettable evening filled with music, creativity, connection, and community spirit.
We were incredibly proud to showcase the talent, originality, and hard work of our young DJs and songwriters. From live performances and original music to dancing, face painting, art activities, Legos, and the live mural, the energy in the room was inspiring from beginning to end.
More than anything, the night reminded us how meaningful it is when a community comes together to support young artists. Seeing families, friends, and neighbors cheering on our students made the event truly special.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word. Your support allows us to continue creating opportunities for young people to explore music, creativity, confidence, and self-expression.
We’d also like to give a special thank you to our sponsors and community partners who helped make the evening possible:
The Collab
BeatNest would not be where it is today without The Collab. They have been incredibly generous in supporting our programs and events over the years. Even the space we currently call home once belonged to them before they passed it along to help BeatNest grow!
Chroma Chameleon
A huge thank you to Melissa from Chroma Chameleon for providing such an amazing face painting experience. The kids loved the creative designs, and it added so much fun and color to the evening.
Bear Butter
One of our favorite local businesses, Bear Butter generously donated their signature almond butter to serve with apples during the event — and it was a huge hit!
Bottomless Bricks
Another favorite Berkshire small business, Bottomless Bricks created a fantastic Lego building station where kids could stop by and get creative throughout the night.
Studio Matsuki
Thank you to Sean from Studio Matsuki for capturing beautiful photos of our performers and all of the memorable moments happening throughout the venue.
The Stationery Factory
And of course, a huge thank you to The Stationery Factory for welcoming us back into their wonderful space for the second year in a row. We are so grateful for their support and hope to continue this partnership for years to come.
We’re also excited to share a few upcoming opportunities and events with the BeatNest community:
• NEW! Young Artists Camp (Ages 5–7) — July 6–10
A brand new half-day summer camp designed especially for younger kids to explore music, rhythm, creativity, movement, and hands-on music technology in a fun and welcoming environment.
• Father’s Day Workshop — Father’s Day from 3:00–5:00 PM
Join us for a special family music-making experience where kids and their fathers (or father figures) can create, play, and connect together through music and creativity.
• Save the Date: BeatNest Takeover at Wander — August 1st
We’re planning something very special this summer at Wander, and we can’t wait to share more details soon!
We are so excited for everything ahead and look forward to bringing even more performances, workshops, camps, and creative experiences to the community in the months to come.
Thank you again for being part of our community and continuing to support BeatNest and the next generation of artists!
With gratitude,
The BeatNest Team
