The 30A Songwriters Festival is back for its 15th year, promising a weekend full of music, fun, and celebration. Taking place along Florida’s famous Scenic Highway 30A on the Gulf of Mexico, from January 12-15, 2024, this event is a must-attend for music lovers worldwide.
This year’s festival is headlined by renowned artists such as Jeff Tweedy, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Rosanne Cash, and KT Tunstall. The event will also feature first-time performers like Kelly Willis, Sunny War, Chapel Hart, and many others, as well as returning legends like Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, and Matthew Sweet.
In total, over 180 songwriters and 280+ performances will grace 30 venues along 30A, ranging from intimate indoor spaces to large outdoor amphitheaters.
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy, a Grammy Award-winning artist and the founding member of the legendary American rock band Wilco, will be one of the main attractions of the festival. His career spans decades, with numerous solo albums, thirteen Wilco albums, and two New York Times’ Bestselling books.
Elvis Costello, another headliner, is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with a career that has spanned over 40 years, exploring genres from punk to classical music. He will be performing with The Imposters, promising a set of classic songs that will surely captivate the audience.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Rosanne Cash, a singer-songwriter with nearly two dozen Top 40 hits, four Grammy Awards, and a New York Times bestselling memoir, will be performing with her longtime partner and collaborator John Leventhal. Their performance will celebrate 30 years of music-making together.
KT Tunstall, who burst onto the music scene with her multi-platinum debut, “Eye to the Telescope,” will also be performing. She has expanded her musical style over the years, focusing on a trilogy of records centered around the concepts of soul, body, and mind.
The 30A Songwriters Festival is not just about music; it’s also about giving back to the community. Co-produced by Russell Carter Artist Management and the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, the net proceeds from the festival support the CAA’s mission to advance the arts in Walton County, Florida. The success of the festival has a direct correlation with the richness of cultural arts experiences in the community, supporting programs like the Art in Public Spaces program, The Foster Gallery, the Underwater Museum of Art, and many others.
Tickets are on sale now! Take advantage of early bird pricing and get yours online HERE.
Weekend passes for the festival are currently available at the official festival website, with VIP tickets that include premium seating, gourmet food, and drinks also on offer. With additional support from Visit South Walton, the Florida Division of Arts & Culture, WaterColor Inn and Resort, and ASCAP, the 2024 30A Songwriters Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers.
