Alternative Music Foundation

"Volunteer-run, all-ages indie music & art space where some big-name punk bands got their start."

Alternative Music Foundation, operating as 924 Gilman in Berkeley, is a volunteer-run, all-ages, drug and alcohol-free nonprofit venue for music, art, and community events. A D.I.Y. collective known as a cultural landmark since 1986, with roots in the punk scene; Green Day and Dystopia have played here many times. Founded in 1986, 924 Gilman continues to inspire similar spaces globally. Located at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley. Attendees describe the venue as historic, praise the raw energy of performers, and highlight the all-ages format as a draw for families.