Bring Your Own Impact
Building on the success of BYOM, our newest initiative unites artists and community to rally around local nonprofits — turning music into meaningful philanthropy.
Education
Music
Health
Social Services
From BYOM to BYOI
Our flagship program Bring Your Own Music (BYOM) has received an overwhelming response and is now fully booked for 2026, with a growing waitlist of talented artists.
To build on this momentum, we are proud to introduce Bring Your Own Impact — a program that goes beyond performance to create real, lasting change in our communities.
We're inviting the community to nominate nonprofits aligned with our mission, and artists to perform while pledging support. Together, we'll amplify impact that extends far beyond the stage.
Community nominates aligned nonprofits
GEMHS Board reviews & selects organizations
Artists register with a pledge commitment
The Initiative at a Glance
Artists rally their networks to give
GEMHS adds its own contribution
All funds donated to the selected nonprofit
How It Works
STEP 1
Nominate a Nonprofit
Community members nominate local nonprofits aligned with Education, Music, Health, or Social Services.
STEP 2
Board Review
The GEMHS Board reviews all nominations and selects organizations that best match our mission and values.
STEP 3
Artists Register
Performance slots open for artists who register by pledging a contribution to the selected nonprofit.
STEP 4
Collective Impact
Artists mobilize their networks. GEMHS adds its own contribution. All funds are consolidated into a meaningful donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Involved
Nominate a nonprofit or register as a performing artist.