The Kurt Cobain Memorial Committee is a non-profit organization based in the city of Aberdeen, Washington. Formed in March of 2004, our goal is to memorialize Aberdeen-native Kurt Cobain, lead singer/guitarist of the band Nirvana, within the Aberdeen city limits.

The Kurt Cobain Memorial Committee is a perpetual committee with ever-expanding goals. Our events will include benefit concerts, art festivals and more.

Our Mission

After numerous meetings, talk-radio appearances, a public forum, and feedback from fans across the world, we have set three initial goals, the first two being short-term and the third a long-term project:

1. Public Signage at the East Aberdeen bluff area, near the current “Welcome to Aberdeen” sign: Our sign would either be an addition to the current structure or a separate adjacent sign, reading: “Come As You Are”.

2. A Kurt Cobain Memorial Park, complete with memorial-related art, including a graffiti wall: Our objective is to purchase two parcels of land in downtown on the main arterial in Aberdeen with the goal of creating the above and offering adequate parking. An artist and architect will be commissioned to help with the design. Estimated cost of this project, including acquisition of land, is $125,000.

3. A Youth Center: Of the thousands of people we heard from, this was by far the most desired project. Upon completion of the initial two goals (see above), we will focus heavily on this project. Possible suggestions have ranged from an all-ages music venue to an artistic and musical place where local kids can go to get off the streets.