Barn Radio is an underground music venue in Portland that offers free electronic music events. Founded in 2023 by Cole Johnson, it focuses on creating an inclusive environment for BIPOC and trans community members. The venue promotes accessibility with sliding scale admission, starting at $5. With a mission inspired by club cultures in Chicago, Europe, and Mexico City, Barn Radio aims to foster joy and healing through music. The initiative has gained traction and represents a growing community-driven effort in the local music scene.
"Barn Radio is a 'werk-in-progress multidisciplinary space and platform for electronic music.' It is Black-led, Community-led, and Artist-led."
"This is to recognize the systematic barriers that we experience, to create a safe space for us, and to make it as accessible as we can."
"I wanted to design a club environment and sound system that recreated the joy, healing, and inspiration [I've] experienced in club spaces in Chicago, Europe, and Mexico City."
"It occurred organically and passionately, but it also had a sense of direction."
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