Are you a music fan? Are you a fan of downtown Livingston?
For three days in October, the downtown community of Livingston will come alive with a celebration of music, and the creativity of songwriting. The streets, bars, cafes, and theaters of Livingston will become a gathering place for songwriters and music fans from Montana and around the country. This year’s festival is scheduled for Oct 1-3, 2026.
We need your help to make this happen. We would like your help to grow the Livingston Songwriter Festival and music education in our community. 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 40% of the revenues for the Livingston 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.
- Over fifty-percent of ticket buyers travel from outside the Livingston area contributing significantly to our local economy.
- We directly engaged 14 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 2025 we were able to donate $5,00 the Park County High School Music Department in Livingston, Montana. Additionally, we provided $10,000 to the Red Lodge High School Music Department in Red Lodge, 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 Livingston.
Patrons of the Festival- $1,000, receive
- Two Legends & Headliners VIP/PATRON All Access Passes/per $1,000 contributed.
- Invitation to the exclusive Legends & Headliners VIP Showcase on Thursday June 18.
- Reserved VIP seating at all Legends & Headliners Shows.
- Recognition on the festival website & festival banners.
- Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $175 value per All Access Pass.
- Ability to purchase additional passes and tickets at early bird pricing.
Gold Patrons of the Festival- $2,500, receive:
- Six Legends & Headliners VIP/PATRON All Access Passes.
- Invitation to the exclusive Legends & Headliners showcase on Thursday, October 1.
- Reserved VIP seating at all Legends & Headliners Shows.
- Recognition on the festival website & festival banners.
- Your contribution is tax-deductible, less $1050 value for six VIP/All Access Passes.
- Ability to purchase additional passes and tickets at early bird pricing.
Can we count on your support for the 3rd Annual Livingston Songwriter Festival, October 1 & 3, 2026?
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Your support will help us fulfill our three primary goals, promote the art of songwriting and share their music with you, our fans. Secondly, promote Livingston as a tourist destination for music, bringing incremental revenues to local businesses and thirdly and most importantly, support music education in our local communities. Since 2016 the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Festivals have donated over $140,000 for music education.
Please give me a call at 406-690-5988, email at mike@rockymtnsongwriterfestivals.org or donate online. I’ll look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully, Mike Booth
Executive Director
406-690-5988 | mike@rockymtnsongwriterfestivals.org
Rocky Mountain Songwriter Festivals Inc.
P.O. Box 830
Red Lodge, MT 59068
a 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID#81-4771929
For. More Information Contact:
- Joanne Gardner Lowell at 406.599.1075 / joannegardnerlowellmt@gmail.com
- John Lowell at 406.920.1149 / jqlowellmt@gmail.com
