Photo above by David Oxendine 

We're grateful for everyone who shares our passion for music's power to connect us all!

Tosco Music serves musicians of all ages and genres, supports artists with access to spaces to create and perform, and provides access to the arts for underserved communities. Thank you to all the musicians and music lovers who invest in Tosco Music's programs to build community through music and bridge cultures across generations.

View our FY26 Financial Overview below 
Here's a snapshot of Tosco Music's FY26 impact:

Since the beginning

• 37 years presenting 115 Tosco Music Parties
• 27 years as a nonprofit
• 25 years of Tosco Music Open Mic
• 135 youth and adult musicians awarded scholarships totaling $64,000+
• 14,740 social media followers, all platforms: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn

In 2025-2026

• 14,840 cumulative attendance across all programs, 79% at outreach performances
• 5 major events with our 11th Tosco Music Holiday Party and 6th FabFest in fall 2025
• 370 different musicians directly supported by programs including 38 youth performer
  
• Programs provided paid performance opportunities for 300 musicians and creatives, including:
• 250 musicians plus 50 supporting roles (photo/video, sound, artists, authors, etc.
  
• 109 outreach performances across the community - the majority free, 54 for older adults in their communities
• 25 different locations for outreach + major event venues
• 21 youth and adult music scholarships totaling nearly $9,000
• 80 volunteers

FY26 Financial Overview

Revenue and expenses (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

In FY26, Tosco Music presented 4 major concerts (3 Tosco Music Parties and Love Notes) plus FabFest Daytime and 109 other outreach performances across the community - the majority free, 54 for older adults in their communities. Programs were presented at 25 different locations for outreach + major event venues. Programs supported at least 370 musicians across the age spectrum through paid performances, open mic, and scholarships, including more than 40 youth musicians. Tosco Music provided paid performance opportunities for 300 musicians and creatives: 250 musicians plus 50 supporting roles (photo/video, sound, artists, authors, etc.) Nearly $9,000 in scholarships was awarded to 21 youth and adult music scholarships. Tosco Music operated with two full-time employees, contractor support for technology, finance, bookkeeping and communications and 80 volunteers.

Tosco Music maintains a strong financial position ending FY25 with cash on hand equivalent to two months of FY26 operating budget available for any unplanned expense or revenue shortfall.

As a Gold-rated nonprofit on Guidestar/Candid. Tosco Music’s financial history is available online as Tosco Music Parties, Inc.

See past Impact Reports: FY25, FY23, FY21

Help us continue Tosco Music events and outreach programs, strengthening Charlotte's community through music! Make a donation here.

Read more about Tosco Music's history here.

Learn about Tosco Music founder and Executive Director, John Tosco, here.