2026 MSA Pines Region Songwriters Festival
Fri, Jul 17
|Meridian
The Montgomery Institute facilitates and oversees the MSA Pines Region Songwriters Festival through its partnership with the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance and The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Center, The MAX.
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
Meridian, Meridian, MS, USA
About the event
Friday Night:
Hosting the festival in downtown Meridian’s locally owned venues (The Brickhaus Brewtique, Weidmann's Restaurant, Threefoot Brewing Company, and Aie's Taste of Thai) creates vibrant listening spaces while supporting local businesses. Packed venues increase restaurant traffic, hotel stays, and downtown activity, reinforcing Meridian’s role as a regional cultural destination. Rounds begin at 6 pm and run until 12, with round times varying by venue. A time slot schedule will be forthcoming. To apply for a round, send a headshot, bio and links to original songs to richelle@tmi.ms.
Youth Workshop description:
In partnership with the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation and Mississippi Songwriters Alliance Pines Region, The MAX is offering a 3-day progressive workshop for aspiring songwriters ages 13-20. Led by experienced, award-winning songwriters Sean Gasaway and Brandon Green, these workshops will feature a day of writing (Thursday), a day of recording (Friday) and a day of performing (Saturday).