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MUSIC & ART
simple goal: to celebrate and elevate The musicians Lubbock is producing or just spread the word. Be part of
Lubbock’s incredible artistic talent. are some of the best, not only in the Lubbock’s story. Because together,
The idea was to create a festival that state, but I’d argue, in the country. we’re not just making music, we’re
showcased not only musicians but I’ve been to shows all over and continuing a legacy.
also visual art, dance, theater, and believe wholeheartedly that South
more. Plains musicians can hold their own How You Can Get Involved
in any arts community.
Now, five years later, Lubbock If you’d like to get involved in
Live has grown into something I One of my favorite things about Lubbock Live, I’m happy to say that
could only have dreamed of in the Lubbock is the spirit of collaboration we’re always looking for people who
beginning. Each year, we bring and community in the arts. We want to help! From volunteering on
together dozens of local artists and share contact information for venue event day to becoming a sponsor or
performers (and a few headliners), bookers with one another, exchange donor, we’ll make sure you find a
filling the day with music, art, tips about the music industry way to personally contribute to the
and connection. Thousands of and how to get ahead in an ever- arts in Lubbock.
people have experienced Lubbock changing technological world, share You can follow Lubbock Live on
Live: families, students, longtime gear if needed, and much more. social media, visit our website at
residents, and people who are At the core, we care about each lubbocklivefestival.com, or email us
just discovering the area’s creative other and want to see one another at lubbocklivefestival@gmail.com to
heartbeat. succeed. This generation of Lubbock learn about volunteer opportunities,
musicians is making art we care
Along with showcasing local talent, about, and we’re getting it done partnerships, sponsorships, and
I wanted to ensure that the arts together. other information. By getting
organizations helping to produce involved, you’re not just supporting
these artists received financial Looking Ahead an event, you’re investing in the
support. With that came the idea future of Lubbock’s arts community.
to choose a beneficiary each year Every time I perform, whether
who would receive a portion of at a small local venue or on a
the profits from that year’s event. festival stage, I’m reminded of
So far, we have donated $35,000 to how lucky I am to be part of this
the following arts organizations: community. Lubbock has given
Lubbock ISD Fine Arts Department, me opportunities, friendships,
East Lubbock Art House, The and purpose. And now, through
Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Lubbock Live and its growing
Council, The Wallace Theatre, and, network of musicians, I get to give
most recently, The Lubbock Youth something back.
Orchestras. On top of this, we have The future of Lubbock’s music
paid local musicians $51,900 since scene is bright because it belongs
our first festival in 2021. to all of us—artists, audiences,
At its core, Lubbock Live is about and advocates alike. If we keep
collaboration. Each performer, showing up,
volunteer, sponsor, beneficiary, keep supporting
and attendee helps make the event one another, and
possible. The arts don’t just belong keep believing in
to artists; they belong to everyone. what this city can
create, the music
A New Generation of Musicians won’t stop.
MUSIC, ART, FOOD AND MORE!
What excites me most about being So come to a EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, RAIN OR SHINE!
part of Lubbock’s music scene is show, sponsor, A PROGRAM OF
the contribution my generation is volunteer,
SCAN FOR MORE
making. We are building something donate, pick up INFORMATION OR
VISIT FFAT.ORG
here that is unlike anywhere else. an instrument,
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