Portland’s Reggae Sound System and 501(c)(3). Bringing community events to Portland since 2008.
Original 45s. Custom-built sound. Community first.
Since 2008 the IMPACT! Sound has brought authentic ska, rocksteady and early reggae to Portland on our hand-built, 18,000-watt, 11-foot sound system, and we use it to raise money and build community.
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Next up
Sat, Dec 5 · IMPACT! Sound System Session
Sat, Dec 12 · Secret show at Albina St. Pub
The Sound
18,000 watts and eight 21" subs in a golden, hand-built tower of power. Built for heavy bass and clear vocals.
On the radio
The IMPACT! Sound radio show, Saturdays 1–2pm on XRAY FM, live since 2014.