Preserving and Growing DIY Music Scene in Seattle

My name is Molly Nguyen, and I have been booking DIY hardcore punk/indie/metal shows in Seattle since last year. I primarily book DIY all-ages music shows at unconventional spaces such as a Vietnamese coffee shop and a Korean fried chicken restaurant. There is a scarce amount of all-ages venues in the Seattle area. My goal with this project is to explore new all-ages venues, support local Seattle businesses, and bridge the gap between the DIY music scene and local community businesses.

Here is a YouTube video of a hardcore punk show I booked and hosted last year inside of a Vietnamese coffee shop/creative space called Hello Em/Little Saigon Creative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqv-YP1bKqs&t=1s

Financiado pelo capítulo Seattle, WA (February 2026)