Join the Porch Fest Alameda Festival Experience
Porch Fest Alameda Music Festival: A Celebration of Music and Culture
Join us for an immersive experience that celebrates the diversity of music and culture. Our lineup includes artists from around the world, showcasing different styles of music, dance, and art. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Porch Fest Alameda Music Festival and discover new music that will move your soul. With food vendors, and activities, you can make the most out of your weekend at Porch Fest WEST 2025
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Porchfest Alameda Team
Kate Mead
Joseph "Ozzy" Osborne
Liz London
Kate is Porchfest Alameda's Co-founder, a longtime community member, artist, and educator. As the founder of Alameda Arts, an arts enrichment program serving multiple AUSD schools, she believes in the infinite power of the arts in community and the lives of youth..
Liz London
Joseph "Ozzy" Osborne
Liz London
Liz is the other Co-founder of Porchfest Alameda. Also a long-time resident, she love the arts and live music. She believes we can make our amazing city even better by encouraging live music and community!
Joseph "Ozzy" Osborne
Joseph "Ozzy" Osborne
Joseph "Ozzy" Osborne
Ozzy is an educator and musician in Alameda. The founder of Ozzy's Music Academy, he cherishes the arts, and the community that forms around those who practice, partake, and share in Music!
Dan Steiny
Dan Steiny
Joseph "Ozzy" Osborne
Dan is a music industry profession who shares his passion and experience with Porchfest and the Alameda Music Association, an organization that encourages and supports businesses and local musicians to perform and share their art
Dan Steiny
Leah is a parent and musician having lived in Alameda for much of her now-high-school students upbringing. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, north of the border, she brings a love of community and connection through the arts along with her amazing organization and events background to the team.
Values and Beliefs
Core Values
- Community First
We believe that vibrant communities are built through shared experiences, open collaboration, and collective creativity.
- Art for All
We are committed to creating free, welcoming spaces where creativity is celebrated and accessible to everyone, regardless of background, experience, or means.
- Youth Inspiration
We recognize the power of visible, community-rooted arts experiences to inspire young people to imagine, create, connect, and pursue artistic and collaborative futures.
- Diversity and Representation
We value the voices and talents of all artists and community members, celebrating a wide range of identities, styles, and traditions.
- Volunteer Spirit
We believe in the energy, generosity, and leadership of volunteers, hosts, and neighbors who bring Porchfest to life.
- Sustainability and Stewardship
We are committed to practices that ensure our event, partnerships, and community relationships remain joyful, responsible, and enduring.
Core Beliefs
- We believe that creativity is a basic human right and essential to thriving communities.
- We believe that public celebrations of art create opportunities for deeper understanding, connection, and pride among neighbors.
- We believe that young people flourish when they see creativity valued, accessible, and alive in their own communities.
- We believe that by opening porches, sidewalks, and streets to art, we open hearts and minds to each other.
- We believe that volunteer-driven initiatives are powerful forces for lasting positive change.
- We believe that a sustainable and inclusive approach ensures Porchfest can grow, evolve, and inspire for generations to come.