MOON: Music Organizers of the North Shore, is the team behind Hope Fest, a vibrant charity music festival dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth, is set to take place on September 2nd, 2023, in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. This highly anticipated event will feature an array of performances from 39 bands across four venues, accompanied by lively vendor markets scattered throughout the city. All proceeds from the festival will go towards NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth), a remarkable organization that provides a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ youth, while fostering education and community empowerment.

This year’s venues are: