YEAH! UPDATE: 2025 Fall Fundraiser with Rare Auction Items & Two Exciting Events
We at YEAH! are thrilled to officially kick off our Fall Fundraiser, running now through October 18! This year’s celebration features an online auction packed with rare and exclusive music memorabilia, along with two special live events that highlight the power of youth voice, creativity, and community.
The Auction: One-of-a-Kind Music Memorabilia
Music fans won’t want to miss this lineup of incredible auction items generously donated by artists and local partners:
Fender Stratocaster autographed by Jason Isbell
Test pressing record signed by Hayley Williams of Paramore
Tickets to CMA Fest 2026
Rare Hatch Show Print posters
Taylor Swift Record Store Day limited edition 7" vinyl
Personal video message from Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show
Special thanks to Grimey’s Record Shop, Jack’s Guitarcheology, the Country Music Association, and Hatch Show Print for helping make this auction possible.
All proceeds from the auction directly fund instruments, gear, scholarships, and year-round programming that give youth across Middle Tennessee access to hands-on music education and mentorship.
👉 Explore the full auction and start bidding!
🎤 Special Fundraiser Events
October 11 | 3:00–4:00 PM | Rock Block Showcase at Random Sample
Celebrate youth creativity as three YEAH! bands perform original songs written during their 10-week Rock Block program. This showcase is a perfect example of what happens when young people are given space and encouragement to create and collaborate.
October 17 | 7:00 PM | The Ryman Auditorium
A full-circle moment for YEAH! — our alumni band ForgetMeNots will open for Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. It’s an unforgettable milestone and a powerful testament to youth empowerment through music.
Why It Matters
At YEAH!, we believe music is a lifeline, a launchpad, and a tool for transformation.
Through programs like YEAH! Rocks Music Camp and Rock Block, youth from across Middle Tennessee discover their voice, build confidence, and create original music that reflects their truth. Our students write songs about identity, friendship, and social change, perform at venues ranging from neighborhood libraries to Bridgestone Arena and the Ryman Auditorium, and gain mentorship and leadership skills that last a lifetime.
Every bid and every donation helps us continue to:
Provide instruments and gear for hands-on learning
Offer low-cost, high-impact programs for youth of all backgrounds
Maintain scholarship access for every young person who wants to participate