As of this morning, Monday, June 7, Queen Anne and Magnolia are in second place in KEXP’s 5th annual “Hood to Hood Challenge” summer membership drive, which pits Seattle-area neighborhoods against each other to see which can raise the most money for the independent, non-profit radio station.
Winning neighborhoods receive a day of live, free music shows put on at different venues around said ‘hood by the folks at KEXP. West Seattle won the challenge last year and celebrated with a day of musical festivities just last month. Before that Ballard was the two-time reigning champ.
Right now listeners from Queen Anne/Magnolia have donated $9,255, putting us in second place behind Capitol Hill/First Hill/Madison Park with $11,340. Donations can be made starting at $10 and up (there are goodies for those who donate $100 or more) and can be made through the end of the drive this Friday, June 11.
The competition is steep this year, as both sister neighborhoods Ballard (currently in third place) and Wallingford (currently in fourth) are looking to make a comeback and steal the win at the end. We’ve got four days to step up and beat Capitol Hill, First Hill and Madison Park! Can we do it, Queen Anne and Magnolia?