Olympia Music History Project's mission is to document and make public the music history of Olympia, WA through oral histories, images, and ephemera.
Seattle is often credited as the birthplace of Grunge, but Olympia's contributions to the Pacific Northwest music scene have received worldwide recognition.
Documenting the contributions of those who lived and performed in Olympia is one way to make sure this history is preserved. Our research explores the history of Olympia music between 1980-2002 and includes oral histories, original artwork, photos, and other ephemera.
Our programs serve all fans of music, art, and contemporary history–folks who participated in these events and the countless others who have been inspired by them. The stories told to us represent a wide variety of people, including founders of the Riot Grrrl movement and creators and organizers for large-scale music events, including The Transfused, Yoyo a Go Go, Homo A Go Go, the International Pop Underground Convention, Ladyfest, and many others.
Organization name
Olympia Music History Project
other names
Olympia All Ages Project
Category
Arts & Culture
Address
815 SEATTLE BLVD S 215Olympia, WA, US
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