AND THE

PRESENT

the MSA PINES REGION SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL

July 18 in downtown Meridian, MS

A Celebration of Success & Community Impact

Growing Impact

Now in its third year, the festival continues to elevate local talent and boost the Meridian economy.

2024 Highlights

25+ songwriters performed four venues, boosting local business visibility and community engagement

Support for the Arts

Backed by the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance, the Montgomery Institute, The MAX, and MAC grant funding

Exciting Festival Lineup for 2025

Friday, July 18
11am–1pm – Brown Bag Lunch Songwriter Rounds (featuring Shelby Anderson, Teena May, and Sean Gasaway) + food truck\ at The MAX

1pm-5 pm (Youth) – Workshop/Recording with Sean Gasaway (Partners: The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation and The MAX
1pm–4pm (Adult Songwriters) – Recording Studio (reserved in advance 20-minute slots for registered festival songwriters only. Space is limited.) The MAX

6pm-9pm – Songwriter Round at Don P’s
7pm–11pm – Songwriter Rounds at Brickhaus Brewtique, Threefoot Brewing Co., and Aie Thai
11pm – Late-night mingle & jam at Brickhaus

OUR SPONSORS & VENUES

Saturday, July 19
10am–12pm – Workshop with Clay Mills at The MAX
1pm–4pm –Songwriters (Reserved in advance Recording Studio for registered festival songwriters only. Space is limited.) continues at The MAX
6pm–9pm – Grand Finale Jam with Clay Mills, Sean Gasaway, Stephen Lee Veal & Lach Thornton – The MAX