Play It Forward Wilmington

Play It Forward Wilmington We are a nonprofit that takes in new and used instruments, and we clean them up to donate to kids.

3rd Annual Nonprofit Night – We Have the Cause, You Have the Effect. Details:Wednesday, March 25th 6pm – 7:30pmFlying Ma...
03/25/2026

3rd Annual Nonprofit Night – We Have the Cause, You Have the Effect.



Details:
Wednesday, March 25th 6pm – 7:30pm
Flying Machine Brewery 3130 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC

Cash bar and food truck will be onsite. Event is free to attend.
Venue will be open to the public.

We have the following nonprofits represented:

Plastic Ocean Project .inc
Canines for Service
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Restored Souls Foundation
Play it Forward Wilmington
WARM NC
Smart Start of New Hanover County
CWS (Church World Service)
The Harrelson Center / Help HUB
Carolinas Credit Union League

First run of shirts are ready.Thank you for all the preorders. We will be reaching out to you all later today to arrange...
03/10/2026

First run of shirts are ready.
Thank you for all the preorders. We will be reaching out to you all later today to arrange pickup, and ship out those that paid for shipping tomorrow morning.

The preorder special still live
$17 a shirt for local pickup (plus $5 if shipping).

The shirts are Next Level brand 3600.
Preorders available in Sky Blue, Mustard Yellow, and White shirts.

You can preorder through Venmo or PayPal (links posted below). The discounted price will run through 3/15/2026.
In the notes include Shirt color and size

Thank you all for your continued support.

Venmo: playitforwardwilmington
PAYPAL:

Please reach out if you have any questions

Good morning friends!!!After many years of people asking, we are finally doing a run of shirts.We are running a Preorder...
03/04/2026

Good morning friends!!!
After many years of people asking, we are finally doing a run of shirts.

We are running a Preorder special $17 for local pickup (plus $5 for shipping).

The shirts are Next Level brand 3600.
Preorders available in Sky Blue, Mustard Yellow, and White shirts.

You can preorder through Venmo or PayPal (links posted below). The discounted price will run through 3/15/2026.
In the notes include Shirt color and size

Thank you all for your continued support.

Venmo: playitforwardwilmington
PAYPAL:

Please reach out if you have any questions

02/19/2026
Play It Forward Wilmington is excited to announce that we’ve added an extra room at our office!We’re now offering hourly...
02/19/2026

Play It Forward Wilmington is excited to announce that we’ve added an extra room at our office!
We’re now offering hourly rentals for:
-Band rehearsals
-Lessons
-Open jams
-Recording
-Solo practice sessions
-and much more!!!
We’ll also be hosting classes, events, and themed group jam sessions

SEE DETAILS BELOW 👇

—————————————-
* Hourly Space Rentals
(Band rehearsals, open jams, classes/events & Recording)
Evenings and hours when Otto’s Drums is closed

Rates and times
All times include setup and breakdown.
$20 - 1 hour
$30 — 2 hours
$40 — 3 hours
+ $10 for each additional hour
$100 — Full day (Sunday & Monday only)

Recording Note:
You are responsible for bringing your own recording equipment and setup time.
Please message us for details about the space layout, or if you have any questions.

*Rates could change if using the space and charging others an admission for your services.

🎛 Equipment We Provide
Fully set-up drum kit, PA system with 4 mics & stands, Amps: 2 guitar amps + 1 bass amp. Just bring your heads, guitars, and any personal gear you need.
You’re welcome to swap or use your own equipment—just please return everything to its original setup for the next group.

🕒 Available Hours
-Sunday & Monday (and some holidays):
All day (when Otto’s is closed)
-Tuesday – Saturday:
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

—————————————-
* Hourly Space Rentals
(lessons and personal practice) Daytime use

Rates and times
All times include setup and breakdown.
-$15/hour - For lessons that you are charging others for
-No charge - if you are volunteering your time and giving lessons for free
-$10/hour for private practice/tightening up your playing. We can allow up to 2 people for this if playing at low volume.

🎛 Equipment We Provide
Two fully set-up drum kits , PA system with mics and stands, Amps: 2 guitar amps + 1 bass amp. Just bring your heads, guitars, and any personal gear you need.
You’re welcome to swap or use your own equipment—just please return everything to its original setup for the next group.

🕒 Available Hours (daytime use)
-Sunday - Saturday
9:00am-6:00pm
Note: Some evenings could be available,
but they are reserved for full band practices first.
Message us for availability.

—————————————
* Are you interested in a monthly membership?
Membership: $120/month

Your membership includes:
🎸 Access & Use
-Anytime daytime access between 9:00am-6:00pm for lessons and private practice for up to 3 hours per session and based on availability.

-Evening band rehearsals or open jams:
Limited to 2 nights per week when booking in advance and up to 3 hours per session. You can also have access to the space in the evenings on the day of if you see a time slot open on the calendar.
Available hours are Sunday and Monday 9:00am-11:00pm and Tuesday-Saturday 6:00pm-11:00pm

👤 Membership Details
The $120 monthly fee covers one person, but you are responsible for anyone in your group
Memberships may be canceled at any time if issues arise with group behavior or space use

————————————

At Play It Forward Wilmington, our main mission is to give others the opportunity to experience the joy of playing music. We’ve proudly done that by providing instruments to those who want to learn — and now, we’re excited to also provide a place for them to come play.

We do plan to host free events, classes, and open jams, and offer free lessons through volunteer teachers whenever possible. Our goal is to create more opportunities for connection, creativity, and growth through music.

All donations and rental income go directly back into supporting our mission. These funds help us purchase instruments, parts, and accessories, keep the lights on at our office, and continue providing a fun, safe, and creative space for our community.

If you’re using our space, we simply ask that you respect the rules and help keep the office clean and welcoming for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support. ❤️
— Play It Forward Wilmington

————————————
Notes:
⚠️ Availability is limited, so please review pricing and hours carefully.

📩 Interested?
Send us a message for more details or to check availability.

02/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle and helped out the families of Alec Chambers and Binkley .herdilemma. Every little bit helps, and goes a long way.

The winner is

The raffle had 21 entries and over 100 tickets purchased from those entries, and also donated proceeds from a couple shows to go to the families as well, overall totaling over $1,000 raised.

Thank you to the Fender Stratocaster donation that kinda made this whole idea come together. Thank you , , and , for adding to the bundle pack.

Much love to you all.
Please continue to reach out and support the families during this difficult time of healing.

Last day to enter the raffle. We’ll be drawing the winner Monday 2/16!!!
02/15/2026

Last day to enter the raffle. We’ll be drawing the winner Monday 2/16!!!

Hi friends,Guitar Pickers had this Fender Stratocaster with a bottle opener on it generously donated to help raise funds...
02/09/2026

Hi friends,
Guitar Pickers had this Fender Stratocaster with a bottle opener on it generously donated to help raise funds for the families of Alec Chambers and Sean Binkley, who both sadly passed away recently.

Satellite, Play It Forward Wilmington, and Guitar Pickers decided to build on that generosity by adding even more to the raffle. We’ve put together an awesome bundle pack that includes:
Fender Stratocaster
Marshall combo practice amp
Brand new Stadium acoustic guitar
Tote bag filled with shirts, stickers, and other goodies

-How to Enter
The raffle runs Monday 2/9 through Sunday 2/15 and we will draw the winner on Monday 2/16
🎟 Raffle entries:
$10 for 1 entry
$20 for 3 entries
$50 for 10 entries
You can enter by sending payment via Venmo or PayPal to Play It Forward Wilmington.
In the message, please write “ticket” or “raffle”, and we’ll confirm your entry and add you to the drawing.

Venmo:
Play It Forward Wilmington
https://www.venmo.com/u/playitforwardwilmington

PayPal:
(Charles Smith)

In-Person Entries
You can also enter the raffle at these events (both are free to attend):
Sloppy Copy show at Satellite — Friday 2/13, 6–10 PM (21&up)
Port City Blitz Punk Rock Flea Market at Eagles Dare — Saturday 2/14, noon–4:30 PM (all ages welcomed)
The bundle will be on display at both events.

If you have any questions, feel free to message Play It Forward Wilmington on Instagram or Facebook.
Thank you all for the support 💛

That’s a wrap!!! Thank you to everyone who was a part of our 2025 holiday instrument drive. We hope to have helped in cr...
12/24/2025

That’s a wrap!!! Thank you to everyone who was a part of our 2025 holiday instrument drive. We hope to have helped in creating some special memories and potential future rockers!!!
A special thank you to everyone who has donated over the year to help us make this all possible. We couldn’t do this without your support. Much love to our community.
See you all in 2026

Address

1941 Amphitheater Dr
Wilmington, NC
28401

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Play It Forward Wilmington posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Play It Forward Wilmington:

Share

Category