Author: The Ally Coalition

15 Apr

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We have been grateful to perform on the land of Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and the Pamunkey and Piscataway peoples.   TONIGHT'S SHOW WILL SUPPORT: SMYAL actively works to create a world where queer and trans youth thrive through affirming programs and services designed to develop critical life skills, build community, and foster a sense of belonging.   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The DC Center - Assist with Programs and Events - Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights and Social Justice   Rainbow History Project - Collect, preserve, and Promote the History, Arts, and Culture of the D.C. Region's LGBTQ+ Community     This page is presented by Lucy Dacus and The Ally Coalition. TAC provides critical support for organizations...

10 Apr

Posted at 15:09h in Events by

That’s a wrap on TAC’s 10th Annual Talent Show! It’s our favorite night of the year, and we’re grateful to everyone who was a part of it. We’d like to thank all of our performers who made this night unforgettable: Bleachers, Sabrina Carpenter, Rachel Zegler, Trey Anastasio, Remi Wolf, Richard Kind, Steel Train, Brendan Yates, Liam Benzvi, Mike Birbiglia, Veronika Slowikowska, Laundry Day, Claud, Andrew Dost, Rick Antonoff, Chris Laker, and our host Rachel Antonoff.    TAC also hosted our 3rd Annual Day of Services with The Center in New York City on Friday, December 13th. Over 160 LGBTQ+ youths who are at-risk...

13 Nov

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TAC led the charitable efforts at Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings VII in Toronto from September 19-22, 2024. Throughout the festival, TAC raised over $76,000 for charity through our nightly raffle, donations, and the Needles Flickering Tattoo Activation with So Far So Good Tattoo. Thank you to all the fans for their generosity, and to Frank Turner and his entire crew for their support throughout Lost Evenings VII....

13 Nov

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TAC brought local organizations to Shadow of the City in Asbury Park New Jersey on June 15th, 2024. We ran a campaign with Propeller where fans were encouraged to take action and support LGBTQ+ rights for a chance to win a trip to the sold out festival....

12 Nov

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TAC was so excited to celebrate the launch of Maren Morris and Karina Argow’s new book, Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure, by hosting service projects with New Alternatives in NYC on 4/7/24, and Safe Place For Youth in LA on 4/11/24. We worked with The Nashville Food Project on 4/13/24 and collected over 27lbs of food during a food drive. All of the volunteers in LA got to spend some time with Maren and Karina, and they were gifted dream sachets that the volunteers made in the garden....

11 Nov

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On April 26th, 2024, TAC partnered with the GRAMMY Museum for The Day That Music Cares. Dozens of volunteers from across the music industry helped assemble hygiene kits for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth in Los Angeles. We’re so thankful to the GRAMMY Museum, Music Cares, the Council District 9 office, and all the volunteers for their hard work and support!...

10 Nov

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TAC co-hosted Just F*cking Vote at SXSW with HeadCount, an Austin showcase for voter participation on March 14, 2024. The event channeled the power of music towards voter engagement and protecting LGBTQ+ rights. The music festival featured Sir Woman, Grupo Fantasma, Gina Chavez, The Past Lives, Riders Against the Storm, Mama Duke, and special guests....

29 Jan

Posted at 00:14h in Events by

TAC hosted The 9th Annual Talent Show, and we’re so grateful for everyone who was a part of it! It’s truly our favorite night of the year, and we could not have done it without your support. We’d like to personally thank all of our performers: Bleachers, St. Vincent, Clairo, Claud, Bartees Strange, Donna Mitchell-Cox, Jason Isbell, Red Hearse, Andrew Dost, Rick Antonoff, Sarah Sherman, Sam Jay, Jacqueline Novak, and Chris Laker. We would also like to give a huge shout out to HeadCount, The Center, Calling All Crows, and New Alternatives for joining us in the lobby and sharing their work and resources with attendees. TAC also had the pleasure of hosting our 2nd Annual Day of Services with The LGBT Community...

18 Oct

Posted at 22:50h in Events by

It’s that time of year again! We are so thrilled to announce our 10th Annual Talent Show on Dec. 17, 2024 at Skirball Theatre in NYC! Curated and hosted by our co-founders, Jack and Rachel Antonoff, our Annual Talent Show has featured past performances by Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, MUNA, Hasan Minhaj, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, and Sara Bareilles – and this year won’t disappoint! Through past shows, we have been able to raise millions of dollars to support unhoused LGBTQ+ youth all over the country. Today, there are over 4.2 million unhoused youth in the USA – with nearly 40% identifying as LGBTQ+. These youths are far...

18 Oct

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We are so excited to be back with Frank Turner for Lost Evenings VI! This year we were able to raise over $28.5K over the 4 day festival! We had 7 incredible organizations, 3 dozen fans trained in the principles of Active Bystander Trainings, 200+ fans getting custom LE6 tattoos, and incredible panel conversations on topics including the connection between music and activism....

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