Girls Rock Milwaukee Embarks on Organization Name Change Process

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – On its 12th birthday, December 12, 2024, Girls Rock Milwaukee (Girls Rock MKE) is announcing its decision to undergo an organizational name change process, culminating in an anticipated rebrand launch on January 1, 2026. Accordingly, 2025 will be the last year Girls Rock MKE programs run under the Girls Rock and Ladies Rock camp names. This transformation reflects the organization’s commitment to values of inclusion and ensures that everyone in our community feels welcome and represented.

Why a Name Change?

Girls Rock MKE’s mission has always been to empower individuals of marginalized identities and diverse experiences through music education and performance. However, the current name does not fully reflect the organization’s inclusive values and those it serves, including girls, women, and non-binary and transgender individuals. Girls Rock MKE seeks a new organization name that will honor their mission of empowerment and creativity while reflecting its mission to serve all marginalized gender identities.

What Remains the Same?

The organization’s mission, programs, and values remain unchanged. The name change will better reflect the work and impact already happening within Girls Rock MKE’s programming.

Community-Driven Decision

The name change decision will be guided by intensive community feedback collected through a program evaluation process. Focus groups, surveys, and community input will inform the new name, ensuring it emerges from and represents the diverse community served.

You can support this transition by:

• Applying to participate in focus groups
• Completing a community input survey
• Reading Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) posted on their website
• Email Girls Rock MKE with ideas, questions, or to help with the transition.

About Girls Rock MKE:

The mission of Girls Rock MKE is to empower individuals of marginalized identities and diverse experiences through music education and performance. To find more information about Girls Rock camp, follow @girlsrockmke on social media or visit girlsrockmke.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.