Wax & Tracks Fest 2026
Nonprofit Partners
Organizations doing the real work for Cleveland's music and arts community.
Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future
The stage. The mission. The music.
Founded by Cindy Barber, co-owner of the Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present & Future has worked for over a decade to preserve Cleveland's music culture, support local artists and build the infrastructure that keeps live music alive in this city. From the Space Rock Gallery to the Rock Solid Conference, their work has shaped how Cleveland supports and invests in its music community.
At Wax & Tracks, Cleveland Rocks serves as the steward for artist donations collected at the event. Every dollar raised goes directly to the artists on our stage. Our missions are rooted in the same belief: music culture is worth protecting and the people who create it deserve real support.
Stage Partner · Artist Donation Steward
NEOMHA
Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Association
NEOMHA provides venues and opportunities for the performance, sustenance and preservation of folk music in Northeast Ohio — creating inspiring experiences that build a personal love and appreciation for the music that holds communities together.
A sincere thank you to NEOMHA for generously lending us their stage for Wax & Tracks Fest 2026. Live music happens because people like this make it possible.
Writers in Residence
Giving incarcerated youth a voice.
Writers in Residence is a 501(c)(3) committed to giving youth in juvenile justice systems a voice through creative writing. Starting at John Carroll University, they've expanded across Northeast Ohio, partnering with schools and justice systems to build literacy, self-esteem and a path forward.
Get Involved
Volunteer at Wax & Tracks
Wax & Tracks volunteers are recruited through our nonprofit partners — and the work is real. We need people for setup, check-in, vendor coordination, bar service and more. If spending your Saturday surrounded by vinyl, live music and the people who keep it alive sounds like a good time, we want to hear from you.
Sign Up to Volunteer September 19, 2026 · The Vinyl Groove Records · 5100 Pearl Rd, Cleveland