2025 Information will be available soon!
Purchase your Subscription Here!
Early bird (through 12/31) pricing: $150 + tax/fees
After 12/31: $175 + tax/fees
The Deluxe Annual Music-Makers Subscription is similar to the Subscription we have offered in the past, just with a new name. This is intended for music fans and Mile fans who wish to support the festival and the larger music movement in Appleton!
HERE IS THE LISTING OF SOME OF THE APPRECIATION PERKS WE’VE LINED UP FOR 2024 AND THE MILE 11 FESTIVAL:
- DESIGNATION AS A 2024 MUSIC-MAKER, acknowledging your support of the original, live music movement. (Note: For 2024, the Subscription will be returning to the calendar-year format. All subscriptions will be valid until December 31, 2024.)
- DISCOUNTED AND FIRST-TO-BUY TICKET OPPORTUNITIES for special Mile of Music Presents shows and events, including New Year’s, numerous shows at Gibson Community Music Hall and other special events involving Mile of Music.
- CLAIM-A-SEAT/FREE ENTRY into The Listening Room at Mile of Music’s Gibson Community Music Hall each Wednesday for the Rhythms & Brews series of craft concerts beginning in September 2024.
- FIRST-TO-KNOW STATUS on select Mile of Music/Mile of Music Presents events year-round, and the first to receive Mile 11 lineup updates and festival schedule.
- EXCLUSIVE EMAIL CONTENT including Mile alumni news, artist song and video releases, Concerts in the Courtyard and Rhythms & Brews notifications, and festival and concert updates year-round.
- EXCLUSIVE MUSIC-MAKERS FACEBOOK GROUP for information on upcoming shows, ticket/discount reminders, community building and more content to be shared throughout the year! This is a closed group, so only registered Music-Makers can access the information shared, including surprises throughout the year. Once you purchase your Subscription, click here to join!
- 2024 BONUS ITEM: Exclusive promo code for 10% off of merchandise purchases in our online shop and at pop-up events!
- MERCH DISCOUNT: You’ll also receive a link to shop our Mile 11 merch and future collections before we release to the public!
MILE 11 FESTIVAL-SPECIFIC PERKS for Deluxe Music-Makers include, but are not limited to:
You’ll receive this list again, along with any updates, when you check in during Mile Week, but we wanted to remind you of the Festival-specific perks you’ll receive as a 2024 Deluxe Music-Maker. Thank you for your support!
If you’re signing up for the FESTIVAL-ONLY/MILE 11 subscription, those benefits are listed under that subscription category/summary.
We are working on even more perks for Mile 11 and will add these in when they are finalized at a later date.
- EXCLUSIVE MUSIC-MAKERS “MERCH PACK” featuring one-of-a-kind items exclusively for 2024 Music-Makers Subscribers. (Must purchase by June 15 to guarantee your t-shirt size.)
- FREE ADMISSION/ACCESS TO THE FIRST SONGS KICKOFF CONCERT on the eve of the festival (Wednesday night of Mile Week – July 31, 2024).
- NEW – Assigned seating for First Songs Concert for all Deluxe and Festival Music-Makers.
- MILE 11 FESTIVAL MUSIC-MAKERS BADGE/LANYARD (to be picked up at Festival Headquarters during Mile Week, July 29-August 4) which can be used to proudly show your status as an individual sponsor of the free, four-day original music celebration, as well as allow you access to Music-Maker exclusive or priority access events and spaces.
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE MUSIC-MAKERS LOUNGE, which will again be a comfortable space for Music-Makers to rest their feet while enjoying complimentary light food, snacks, treats, water and more.
- PRIORITY ACCESS for Music-Makers/Badge-holders for all Lawrence Memorial Chapel main level and Lawrence Harper Hall.
- EXCLUSIVE FIRST-ACCESS TO A SONG BEFORE WE GO on Sunday, Aug. 4. Exact times for first access will be publicized closer to festival.
Purchase your Subscription Here!
Early bird (through 12/31) pricing: $375 + tax/fees
After 12/31: $450 + tax/fees
The Premier Annual Music-Makers Subscription is the new, higher-level Music-Makers subscription that provides an opportunity for fans/supporters to go the extra mile for The Mile in exchange for a number of cool and unique benefits, with the idea being to enhance the Premier Music-Makers’ experience during 2024 and the Mile 11 festival!
HERE IS THE LISTING OF THE “EXTRA-MILE” BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREMIUM MUSIC-MAKERS SUBSCRIPTION, ENCOMPASSING 2024 OVERALL AND THE MILE 11 FESTIVAL, SPECIFICALLY. NOTE THAT ALL OF THE PERKS FROM THE DELUXE LEVEL – BOTH THE YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS AND THE FESTIVAL PERKS – ARE INCLUDED IN THE PREMIER SUBSCRIPTION. HERE ARE THE ADDITIONAL/NEW BENEFITS PROVIDED AT THIS HIGHER, PREMIER LEVEL:
2024 YEAR-ROUND BENEFITS for Premier Music-Makers include, but are not limited to:
- EXCLUSIVE QUARTERLY “POP-UP” SHOWS IN 2024 just for Premier Music-Makers subscribers – each at a different local pop-up space – and free to attend!
- Opportunity to attend, at no charge, TWO “A MILE DOWN THE ROAD” concert events at the one-and-only Crystal Ballroom in St. John (near Sherwood). These will be two very special, one-of-a-kind music experiences hosted by Mile faves at a very special space.
- TICKET DISCOUNTS AND/OR PREFERRED SEATING TO THE NEW MILE OF MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERTS in 2024. These will be bigger events with proceeds benefiting the Mile of Music initiative thru Appleton Community Music, Inc.
- TICKET DISCOUNTS AND/OR PREFERRED SEATING to the first-ever FAMOUS IN APPLETON music and fan festival, co-hosted by Mile of Music and Jamie Kent!
Note: Dates for the above 2024 events will be announced in January.
MILE 11 FESTIVAL-SPECIFIC PERKS for Premier Music-Makers include, but are not limited to:
You’ll receive this list again, along with any updates, when you check in during Mile Week, but we wanted to remind you of the Festival-specific perks you’ll receive as a 2024 Premier Music-Maker. Thank you for your generous and expanded support!
If you’re signing up for the FESTIVAL-ONLY/MILE 11 subscription, those benefits are listed under that subscription category/summary.
We are working on even more perks for Premier Music-Makers and will add these in when they are finalized at a later date.
- NAME LISTING IN THE MILE 11 OFFICIAL FESTIVAL GUIDE recognizing you as a Premier Music-Maker.
- BEST-SEATS-IN-THE-HOUSE FOR FIRST SONGS on Wednesday, July 31 for Premier Music-Makers (with assigned seats up-close)!
- EXCLUSIVE FIRST SONGS ARTIST RECEPTION for Premier Music-Makers on Wednesday, July 31 including refreshments and quick eats before the big event. Get a chance to meet the first artists of Mile 11. Exclusive to Premier level only.
- OFFICIAL MILE 11 ARTIST MEET & GREETS EXCLUSIVELY for Premier Music-Makers on Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 prior to the start of each day’s full schedule of official showcases. These two unique events will include many of the artists from the festival highlighted by live, one-of-a-kind performances in an “in-the-round” setting. It’ll be our chance to introduce our top supporters to our top artists, including those new to the festival, and a great way to kick off the two busiest days of The Mile!
- MYSTERY MUSIC POP-UP SPACE only for Premier Music-Makers on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Mile 11. We’ll be offering one “pop-up” each of these days exclusively for Premier Music-Makers to be held in a secret pop-up room by a mystery artist. As Premier Music-Makers, you’ll be sent directions to the room but the artist will remain a mystery until you arrive!
- BEST-SEATS-IN-THE-HOUSE FOR A SONG BEFORE WE GO on Sunday, Aug. 4 for Premier Music-Makers (within designated seating in the Premier Music-Makers reserved section up-close)!
- MILE 11 “TAKE-A-BREAK LOUNGE” EXCLUSIVELY FOR PREMIER MUSIC-MAKERS at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, offering a quick respite from the festival rush conveniently located within the hub of The Mile.
- EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FROM THE MILE TEAM AND FROM PERFORMING ARTISTS DURING MILE 11…sent to you each day of the fest!
- OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE AN ARTIST for an official Mile 11 showcase!
- EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPHING OF THE MILE 11 OFFICIAL GOOD VIBES VAN (as a Premier Music-Maker, there is no additional donation required). You can sign the van when picking up your Music-Makers packets before the fest or during the festival.
- More fun stuff to come!
Purchase your Subscription Here!
Pricing: $90 + tax/fees
This subscription is only valid for First Songs on Wednesday, July 31 thru A Song Before We Go on Sunday, August 4. This new option is intended for our Mile fans who may live out-of-state, or have friends and family coming to town who would like to support by being designated as Music-Makers during the four days of the festival only.
THE NEW FESTIVAL-ONLY/MILE 11 SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDES:
- DESIGNATION AS A MILE 11 FESTIVAL MUSIC-MAKER, acknowledging your support of the original, live music movement and the festival itself.
- FIRST-TO-KNOW STATUS on festival schedule and Mile 11 lineup updates.
- FREE ADMISSION/ACCESS TO THE FIRST SONGS KICKOFF CONCERT on the eve of the festival (Wednesday night of Mile Week – July 31, 2024).
- MILE 11 FESTIVAL MUSIC-MAKERS BADGE/LANYARD (to be picked up at Festival Headquarters during Mile Week, July 29-August 4) which can be used to proudly show your status as an individual sponsor of the free, four-day original music celebration, as well as allow you access to Music-Maker exclusive or priority access events and spaces.
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE MUSIC-MAKERS LOUNGE, which will again be a comfortable space for Music-Makers to rest their feet while enjoying complimentary light food, snacks, treats, water and more.
- PRIORITY ACCESS for Music-Makers/Badge-holders for all Lawrence Memorial Chapel main level and Lawrence Harper Hall.
- EXCLUSIVE FIRST-ACCESS TO A SONG BEFORE WE GO on Sunday, Aug. 4. Exact times for first access will be publicized closer to festival.
- 2024 BONUS ITEM: Exclusive promo code for 10% off of merchandise purchases in our online shop and at pop-up events!
- MERCH DISCOUNT: You’ll also receive a link to shop our Mile 11 merch and future collections before we release to the public!
- All sales are final for all tickets and Music-Makers Subscriptions to the Mile of Music Festival – and Mile of Music Presents events. No refunds or exchanges.
- All tickets and Festival Badges are transferable, so share the vibe by giving them to another music-lover if you can’t attend.
- Artist lineups are subject to change without notice, and cancellations, substitutions, postponements, or rescheduling by or of artists is not grounds for a refund.
- We cannot guarantee replacing lost or stolen tickets or Festival Badges.
- Except where noted, Music-Makers Badges do not guarantee admittance to events where capacities are limited.
- Mile of Music and Mile of Music Presents events are, unless otherwise noted, rain or shine events.
- Ticket- or Badge user bears all risks of personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring before, during or after the event.
- Ticket- or Badge user bears all risks, including cancellation of the event, or any parts of the event, due to inclement or dangerous weather, Acts of God, or other reasons. Mile of Music, Mile of Music Presents and Willems Marketing & Events reserve the right to cancel the event, or any parts of the event, in circumstances the management team deems unsafe for ticket or badge-holders or performing artists. In the case of such a cancellation or partial cancellation, tickets or Badges will not be refunded.
- Ticket- or Badge-user grants permission to Mile of Music, Mile of Music Presents and Willems Marketing & Events to use his/her image or likeness incidental to any photo/video display, transmission or recording of the event.
- Management and organizers reserve the right, without the refund of any portion of the ticket/Badge purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of the venues, local, state or federal law, or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by management/organizers. · Please view Mile of Music’s full Vision of Respect.
The Mile of Music Festival is a handcrafted artisan festival showcasing original artists and their original music. It’s a “cover-free zone!” With many live music sets being scheduled, please understand that there may be changes to the lineups as things evolve for bands and performers leading up to the festival, and that all artist lineups are subject to change. Coordination team members will keep you informed of any changes as they occur, and reserve the right to substitute artists to complete lineups or to perform where other artists have had to cancel or rearrange their performance dates and times. As a music festival fan we sincerely appreciate your understanding of this possibility as our festival continues to evolve.
All venues have limited capacities. Admittance to performances is at the discretion of each venue and is on a first-come, first-served basis as the capacity for each venue allows. Please note that not ALL venues are all-ages.
Mile of Music is produced for the community by Willems Marketing & Events!
Please respect one another at Mile of Music and Mile of Music Presents events. View our full Vision of Respect here: http://mileofmusic.com/respect/
Have a question about Music-Makers? Email us at [email protected]
A Music-Makers Subscription is not a tax-deductible donation.
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