About Twin Cities Catalyst Music

Twin Cities Catalyst Music catalyzes the creative and professional potential of young people in the music industry.

Catalyst fulfills its mission through The Garage in Burnsville, the all ages (no 18+ or 21+ restrictions), substance-free, live music venue, recording studio, and educational center. In addition to live performances, the organization offers virtual and in-person free year-round music education programs focused on songwriting, performance, recording, videography, and music production. Since 2015, Catalyst has presented over 500 live performances for a collective audience of more than 50,000 individuals while working with over 2,000 young aspiring artists through various free mentoring and performance opportunities.

The board of Twin Cities Catalyst Music has announced their intention to wind down operations in the summer of 2025. The Garage will not book, present, or host shows in 2025.

The board paused booking operations for 2025 with the intention of evaluating options and the current environment for the organization. After reviewing the philanthropic landscape, potential business model shifts, booking relationships, and the needs of Catalyst’s educational partners, the board has determined that there is not a path forward for Catalyst in a way that is financially viable and delivers on our mission of all-ages music access and education. The responsible course of action is to sunset this organization to make space for new possibilities. The Garage is owned by the City of Burnsville, and will return to the City for any future operations. 

We want to thank all the artists, audiences, students, and staff of Twin Cities Catalyst Music over the past decade. The Garage existed before Catalyst, and the recent Minneapolis Music Census shows an ongoing need for all-ages venues and spaces for artists to develop their skills and people to enter into the live entertainment industry. We are grateful to have been of service to this community and scene. Support your local independent venues and artists. 🤘⚡

Questions can be directed to hello@catalystmusic.org.