Biamp has awarded its 2026 Charitable Giving Grant Program to five organisations supporting underserved young people through music, arts and audiovisual education.
The recipients are Youth Music Project, Art & Drama Centre Theatre (ACT), The Texas Supremacy of Music & Arts Conservatory (TSMAC), Ethos Music Center and p. Each will receive a grant to support programmes providing hands-on experience in audio engineering, live production and audiovisual technology.
Rashid Skaf, president, CEO and co-Chairman, Biamp, said: “Supporting organisations that build community and inspire creativity through music and the arts is a meaningful cause at Biamp. This year’s grant recipients are giving young people real, hands-on access to the audio and video technology behind live performance and media production – skills and confidence that carry far beyond the stage. We’re proud to help them expand that access in their communities.”
Youth Music Project provides tuition-assisted rock, pop and country music education, including sound engineering, music production and video production. ACT provides underserved youth in North Texas, including students on the autism spectrum, with instruction in live sound operation, microphone setup, acoustics and digital mixing. TSMAC provides live sound production and event management programmes, reaching more than 799 students in 2025.
Ethos Music Center provides training in sound, audiovisual technology and media production through its Community Hub and Broadcast Media initiative, while p supports young people experiencing homelessness in Portland through its p Jam music programme, including recording opportunities and mentorship from local musicians.
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