The music center brought in 81,000 visitors through 66 shows in 2023.
About 50 volunteers make events happen smoothly. Teresa Lutes, volunteer coordinator, meets with them before each show.
other is directed to the greatest community needs at the time of the disbursement. Some of the funds are invested into a long-term endowment, and income from that endowment generates grant money each year. The remaining portion of the music center funds is given out through grants.
“ The music center is an increasingly impactful part of our community and a strong driver of economic success for all of us. We are extremely grateful to have music center and county government leaders prioritize urgent and important community needs,” said Alice Susemichel, CEO of the BCCF.“ With this important collaborative partnership, we can leverage the foundation’ s unique knowledge and capacity to distribute assistance to a variety of nonprofit and community groups that serve our neighbors every day. The portion entrusted to a long-term endowment wisely ensures a significant impact for future generations. This funding defines Brown County as a compassionate and generous place to a very large audience and enhances both our quality of life and our reputation.”
About the Brown County Music Center: Nestled on the banks of Salt Creek and located less than one mile from the largest state park in Indiana and the Town of Nashville, the Brown County Music Center has been called a visual and auditory masterpiece. Since its opening in August 2019, the 2,000-seat live performance venue has hosted artists spanning world-class rock, blues, country, pop, jazz, oldies, throwback artists, and more, offering an intimate experience for each show with the farthest seat from the stage only 106 feet away. Nationally renowned performers have included Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, The Beach Boys, Jason Bonham, Graham Nash, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Reverend Peyton’ s Big Damn Band, Ben Folds, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, America, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Gladys Knight, Air Supply, YES, Sara Evans and many more. For more information, check < browncountymusiccenter. com > for the latest show updates, and follow the center on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter. •
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