Kalamazoo, MI

Connecting Chords Music Festival

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Connecting Chords Music Festival brings live music to Kalamazoo, Michigan with an All Ages door policy. Presented annually by the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music, the Connecting Chords Music Festival celebrates the unifying power of the world's music. The festival takes place once a week (generally on a Thursday-Sunday), late August - late November. Artists working in Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Religious, and World fit Connecting Chords Music Festival’s stated range. Connecting Chords Music Festival accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at Connecting Chords Music Festival are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to Connecting Chords Music Festival should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Role
Talent Buyer

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director@mfsm.us
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Venue details

Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Religious, World
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Address
49005, United States
Venue phone
(269) 382-2910
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