NMC Jam Club Match

National Music Centre (NMC) is seeking a $10,000 donation from Field Law to support Jam Club, an after-school music program where young people build skills, friendships, and confidence in a welcoming space.

Jam Club gives youth the chance to learn and play music alongside peers and mentors. Participants have access to instruments and support to care for them, as well as after-school snacks and a warm meal. Twice a year, they can perform on the King Eddy stage at Gig Day for friends, family, and supporters. For many, it is a chance to step outside their comfort zone and see what they are capable of.

In 2025, Jam Club welcomed 735 youth through NMC’s doors. Two semesters of programming cost approximately $125,000 annually, or about $170 per youth. Food alone costs approximately $7,800 for the full year. Field Law’s gift would be invested directly in Jam Club, helping sustain the mentorship, instruments, meals, and experiences that make the program possible.

Last year, NMC’s year-end campaign raised $60,000 for Jam Club with the help of matching funds. This year, we aim to raise $80,000 through the campaign. Combined with additional annual support from the community, that would bring Jam Club’s funding to approximately $100,000.

Two anonymous donors have already committed a combined $20,000 match for this year’s campaign. With Field Law’s agreement, we would feature its $10,000 gift as an additional match, bringing the total to $30,000 and encouraging more people to give. Whether or not the gift is used as a match, the full $10,000 would support Jam Club directly.

Field Law’s support would help more young people find a place to belong, grow their confidence, and experience the joy of making music together.

Jam Club will benefit young people in Calgary who are looking for a welcoming place to make music, connect with peers, and grow their confidence. In 2025, the program welcomed 735 youth through National Music Centre’s doors.

Participants benefit from time with mentors and other young musicians, access to instruments, and support to learn how to care for them. Sharing snacks and a warm meal each week helps make Jam Club a place where young people can settle in, build friendships, and feel that they belong.

Jam Club also gives participants something to work toward together. At Gig Day, held twice a year on the King Eddy stage, they can perform for an encouraging audience of friends, family, and supporters. For a young person who is shy or unsure of their abilities, the experience of preparing with a group and stepping onto a stage can be a meaningful source of confidence.

Families benefit from seeing their young people welcomed, supported, and celebrated. Field Law’s gift would help NMC continue offering these experiences throughout Jam Club’s two annual semesters.