The countdown is on for this year’s Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, taking place Sept. 18-27, with tickets now available for special performances featuring acclaimed artists including BMI singer-songwriters.
While most Island Hopper shows are free, ticketed experiences give fans a chance to get even closer to the artists and enjoy unique performances in special settings including sunset cruises and dinner experiences.
This year also brings an exciting new addition to the festival experience with performances from headliners and BMI singer-songwriters LOCASH and Alexandra Kay at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in the new “Stars on the River” concert on Wednesday, Sept. 23, providing a spectacular setting for live music in downtown Fort Myers.
Other special ticketed experiences include:
Sept. 20: Sunday Brunch with Dylan Altman and Tim James at ’Tween Waters Inn and Marina on Captiva.
Sept. 21: Songwriter Dinner with Bridgette Tatum and Alex Rohan at Gather in Cape Coral.
Sept. 21: Westin Unplugged featuring headliner and platinum-selling songwriter Edwin McCain at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.
Sept. 24: Luminary’s Dinner Experience with Nate Bass of British brother trio Essex County at Luminary Hotel & Co.’s culinary theater in downtown Fort Myers.
Sept. 24: ACMA Showcase with Roy Schneider, Anthony Wayne, Bill Metts, Tim McGeary and Matt Hannam at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers.
Sept. 26: Music on the Mound featuring Frank Myers and Lauren Mascitti at Mound House on Fort Myers Beach.
Sept. 26: Sunset Songwriter Cruise out of Fort Myers Beach aboard Adventures in Paradise featuring Robinson Treacher.
Sept. 27: Headliner Michael Ray will close out Island Hopper with a pool-party performance at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach.
In addition to the ticketed performances, singer-songwriters will take the stage for more than 80 performances during the 10-day music fest. Be sure to catch a live Island Hopper performance at these four locations around the Fort Myers area:
- Captiva Island, Sept. 18-20
- Cape Coral, Sept. 21-22
- Downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 23-24
- Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 25-27
In its 12th year, Island Hopper Songwriter Fest, named one of the Top 5 music festivals by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, gives fans the opportunity to see the country’s top singer-songwriters perform up close with a tropical setting as the backdrop.
For the full lineup and ticket information, download the Island Hopper app or visit Islandhopperfest.com.
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is presented by BMI, iHeartRadio’s Cat Country 107.1, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods. Visit IslandHopperFest.com. Follow the festival hashtag #islandhopperfest as well as Instagram and Facebook.
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