The Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this October, marking a decade of celebrating the art of songwriting.
Held in Historic Downtown Dripping Springs, the annual event promises to be an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts, visitors and locals alike. Over the past decade, the festival has welcomed thousands of attendees and hundreds of songwriters from across the world, establishing itself as a destination for music lovers seeking authentic and original songwriting.
As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival is unveiling its new logo. The re- designed logo pays homage to the festival’s songwriting roots while embracing a fresh and modern aesthetic.
In addition to the new logo, the festival will also accept applications for duos this year and permit various approved instruments, other than the guitar, on stage.
According to the festival organizers, 'This decision was made based upon feedback we received from the songwriters, attendees and sponsors. We believe that these additions will enhance the artist and spectator experience and add a new flair to this already successful and loved event.”
The Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival will kick off a week early with the Headliners Showcase Concert at Mercer Dancehall, which will give concertgoers just a little taste of the full experience to come.
In addition to a live show, the Headliners Showcase Concert will also feature a live auction. The Headliners Concert is the only ticketed event, with tickets going up for sale in July. Keeping with the festival’s theme of supporting songwriters and music in our community, the proceeds from the auction will go toward a local music education program and to the longevity of the festival.
Another way that the festival will celebrate the 10th Anniversary is a partnership with the Dripping Springs Art League (DSAL), bringing together performing and visual arts. Those attending the festival will see murals throughout downtown leading up to the event. There will be a vendor area featuring local artists with pieces focused on music and Dripping Springs, and DSAL artists will be on site at the festival creating pieces that represent all the sites and scenes of the weekend – all of which will be sold to benefit the artists, musicians, and the festival.
Applications to be a songwriter at the festival are open and can be found on the Destination Dripping Springs website. Applications will close on May 31, and applicants will be contacted via email by mid-June regarding their acceptance.
The 10th Annual Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival is scheduled to take place from Oct. 18-20twith a similar schedule to previous years. Friday and Saturday will be filled with live music on seven stages, with songwriters playing Nashville style “in-theround.” On Sunday, there will be the favorite Gospel Brunch at Hudson’s, and then attendees will get to experience the Final Jam on one large stage on Mercer Street. All the songwriters are invited to collaborate together.
For additional information about the 2024 Dripping Springs Songwriters festival, including applications, sponsorships and more, visit destinationdrippingsprings. com/p/events/ dripping-springssongwriters-festival; follow Destination Dripping Springs on Instagram and Facebook; or contact the Dripping Springs Visitor Center at (512) 858-4740.
