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Response 1.1: Please provide a description of your project/event.* <br />Response 1.2: Please provide us link to a brief video summary of you organization's event/project.* <br />The Ellensburg Music Festival is a vibrant nonprofit event held annually in downtown Ellensburg, Washington, and is known for <br />its diverse range of musical genres, community atmosphere, and volunteer-driven operation. The 2025 festival dates are July <br />25-26, 2025. This is a beloved tradition in the area previously known as "Jazz in the Valley”, though this event is only in its 4th <br />year branded as Ellensburg Music Festival. The 2025 festival will target a different audience and format as compared to prior <br />years, as we are looking to bring a $20,000+ headliner band who is well known in an attempt to increase tourism and <br />attendance. <br />The event will span multiple venues, including galleries and an outdoor stage, creating a unique, walkable experience where <br />attendees can enjoy live performances across various genres that may include jazz, blues, rock, soul, funk, country, or Latin <br />music. <br />This grassroots organization ensures that attendees experience a wide variety of musical performances in an intimate, <br />community-focused setting. <br />The festival features both emerging and established artists, making it a must-attend event for music lovers. In 2024, the lineup <br />included acts such as Too Slim and the Taildraggers (rock/blues), the Joel Astley Band (blues), and Michael Powers (jazz guitar), <br />among others. <br />In addition to music, the Ellensburg Music Festival contributes to the local economy by attracting tourists, with local restaurants, <br />hotels, and attractions benefiting from the influx of visitors. The event also provides an opportunity for students and volunteers to <br />gain experience in event planning, hospitality, and music production, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to community growth. <br />The festival not only offers musical performances but also hosts dance lessons, outdoor activities, and educational programs. <br />The event draws people from across the region, making it an important cultural gathering for Ellensburg. <br />2500 character limit <br />Note: You MUST be present at the Q&A meeting to qualify for funding. <br />https://youtu.be/4SC5u1BUnaE <br />Response 1.3: List of Intended Use of Funds * <br />Note: This language will be related in the contract if awarded. <br />The CLTAC cannot approve funds not listed under RCW 67.28.1816. However, the committee has the right to be more restrictive. <br />Online advertising <br />Entertainment fees <br />Fencing <br />Tents for beer garden and market area <br />Sound Technicians <br />Manastash Media management of marketing <br />Posters, print advertising, and other physical format tourism documents <br />Chairs or other seating/tables/etc <br />2| Supporting Kittitas County as a tourism destination. <br />1. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; <br />2. To a place fifty miles or more away from their place of residence or business for the day or staying overnight; <br />3. Or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. <br />You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections.