For Mile 5, slated for Aug. 3 through 6, 2017, with each purchase you’ll receive:
ONE 2017 MUSIC-MAKERS BADGE (with lanyard)
to be received during Mile Week, July 31 through Aug. 6, 2017.Admission for the First Songs Kickoff Concert on Wednesday night, August 2, 2017
Admission for the Mile of Music Jam: A Songwriter Salute on Thursday night, August 3, 2017
at the Paper Valley Hotel Grand Ballroom. This is also an exclusive showcase for Music-Makers.Admission to the new post-jam “Music-Makers Mystery Showcase,”
following the all-star jam on Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Grand Ballroom featuring an unannounced band.Exclusive Access to the new Music-Makers Club
which will feature a lounge for Music-Makers,complimentary eats (light food, snacks and desserts, Stone Arch root beer, water) plus, a cash bar for beer and wine, live music performances exclusively for Music-Makers, including scheduled and pop-up performances.Festival Merchandise Perks including:
A complimentary, specially designed commemorative t-shirt available only to Music-Makers. This shirt will be designed by a Fox Cities area artist. You'll also receive a discount on the Mile 5 souvenir (lineup) t-shirt.Early and Preferred Entrance with Separate Entrance Doors* FOR ALL SHOWS at FIVE MAIN STAGES/FEATURED VENUES
each of which will host more shows and some of the most-anticipated performers during Mile 5: Lawrence Memorial Chapel**, Paper Valley Hotel Grand Ballroom, Stansbury Theater, OuterEdge Stage, "The Underground" (new stage at The Empire Room at the Paper Valley Hotel....And much more on the way!
For 2017 (throughout the year), you’ll receive:
Exclusive Opportunities
to attend shows throughout the year, including free or discounted admission to Mile of Music productions of handcrafted music, stories and song performances, and encore showcases following the Festival. This includes “Mile of Music Presents” showcases at Lawrence Memorial Chapel as well as “Off-The-Mile” showcases planned for Riverview Gardens, OuterEdge Stage and Tanners in Kimberly – often times with the opportunity to bring one or more guests!First-Listen Showcase Opportunities– exclusive chance to attend TWO first-listen concerts from Mile of Music alumni in 2017. We loved the first-listen event last March, so we’ll be presenting two more during the coming year, offering Music-Makers a chance to hear new albums from Mile of Music-related artists for the first time.
Exclusive Access to events and activities just for Music-Makers Badge purchasers during 2017, including the expanded and improved Festival Announcement Party, which will now feature live music, eats and beverages as we celebrate the march toward Mile 5!
Early Bird or First Registration opportunities to select concerts and events throughout 2017, including some to be announced very soon!
First-to-Know and First-to-Buy status on select Mile of Music and Mile Productions events, from the Festival itself to New Year’s Eve and other key offerings – and first to receive the Mile 5 lineup and schedule for the inside scoop.
Exclusive Content– you’ll receive our exclusive new e-newsletter beginning in January with news from our Mile of Music alumni, updates on the Festival and other events in the works, and downloads from artists who are coming to Mile 5 to appropriately whet your appetites.
Discounts on Mile of Music merchandise throughout the year
Thank you for supporting the festival and the overall original music movement in Appleton and the Fox Cities – you are truly helping make the music happen.
If you have questions, please email musicmaker@mileofmusic.com.
Bringing original artistry and handcrafted music to Appleton,
Your Mile of Music Team
www.mileofmusic.com
*The separate entrance will remain in place throughout the performances at these venues, allowing faster in-and-out access for Music-Makers, though not guaranteed admission as these venues are still subject to capacity limitations.
**Early and Preferred Entrance will once again apply for Music-Makers at the Chapel’s “A Song Before We Go” on Sunday, August. 6, with Music-Makers having a separate entrance line.