For three days in June, the downtown community of Red Lodge comes alive with a celebration of music, and the creativity of songwriting. The streets, bars, cafes, and theaters of Red Lodge become a gathering place for songwriters and music fans from Montana and around the country. This year’s festival is scheduled for June 19-21, 2025 with an exclusive Patron/Sponsor songwriter showcase scheduled for Thursday night, 6/19.
We need your help to make this happen. It takes a community to make this festival a reality. In addition to ticket sales, it takes the generosity of individual Patrons and Business Sponsors like you to make this festival a reality.
As a music fan, you know songs have tremendous power to impact lives through music education, influence economic growth through tourism, and provide opportunity for songwriters to share their talents and songs with enduring music fans.
A few things you may not know:
- Only 45% of the revenues for the Red Lodge Songwriter Festival are generated by ticket sales. The remaining revenues are generated by the generosity of private donors, such as yourself, Patrons, and Business Sponsors.
- Sixty percent of ticket buyers travel from outside the Red Lodge area contributing significantly to our local economy.
- We directly engaged 45 songwriters from all over the country at last year’s festival providing them an opportunity to share their songs with the best fans in the world, you.
- In 2024 we were able to donate provided music scholarships to students at MSU-B in Billings & Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyoming. Purchased sound equipment for the Roosevelt Middle School in Red Lodge, and purchase percussion instruments for Sleeping Giant Middle School s in Livingston, Montana.
This year, we’re gearing up for another fantastic festival with amazing songwriters, all the while supporting our community. As a Patron, you’re not just funding an event, you’re shaping the future of music and arts in Red Lodge.
Can we count on your support for the 9th Annual Red Lodge Songwriter Festival, June 19-21, 2025
As a Patron you will receive:
- Two VIP/PATRON Passes per $1,000 contributed.
- Invitation to the exclusive Legends & Headliners Songwriter Showcase on Thursday night, 6/19, at the One Legged Magpie
- Opportunity to meet and take pictures with the Hit Songwriters before and after the Patron/Sponsor Songwriter Showcase on Thursday June 19th.
- Reserved VIP seating at all Legends & Headliners Shows.
- Recognition on all print and electronic media.
- Your contribution is tax deductible.
Please give me a call at 406-690-5988, email at [email protected] or donate online. I’ll look forward to hearing from you.