The festival also raises money for students who plan to pursue music music education. Currently, BYMA is in the process of purchasing a recording device that will support schools in recording their own music. Proceeds from the festival go toward the Bay Youth Music Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Thompson founded in 2014 to raise money to support underfunded music programs at local schools. Fourth St., which will have an indoor stage and a parking lot stage Millies Cafe, 228 Harrison Ave. While the event has been kept free through the support of generous sponsors such as the Downtown Improvement Board and Destination Panama City, organizers have set a suggested $20 donation at the door. Venues include: Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. 'They are professional songwriters, many of them write for other artists,' Thompson said, giving an example of last year's festival songwriter performer Brian White who has written chart-topping songs for country music star Jason Aldean. All of the songs performed will be original - no covers. Listeners will have access to about 40 artists across six venues downtown. and Barnum & Bailey Circus planning 2023 comeback - without animals Related: Billy Joel announces only Florida stadium concert: How to buy tickets
