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Zootown Music Festival Announces 2027 Lineup: Brandi Carlile, Jack Johnson, Alabama Shakes, Sierra Ferrell

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Aerial sunset view of the crowd and stage at Zootown Music Festival 2026 at the Missoula Fairgrounds in Missoula, Montana, photo credit Alive Coverage

Zootown Music Festival is thrilled to share the lineup for its third annual edition, taking place in beautiful Missoula, MT from Friday, June 18th through Saturday, June 19th, 2027 at the Missoula Fairgrounds. Announced on October 27, 2026, the 2027 edition will feature a lineup of 20+ performing artists including: Brandi Carlile, Jack Johnson (making his Montana debut!), Caamp, Alabama Shakes, Sierra Ferrell, Whiskey Myers, Courtney Barnett, Kitchen Dwellers and many more!

Zootown also announced that it won the 2026 Montana Tourism Destination of the Year Award.

“Zootown Festival makes for ‘magical’ weekend in its second year,” exclaimed The Missoulian of this past June’s edition. In its second year, Zootown won the Montana Tourism Destination of the Year Award, and firmly established itself as one of the premiere destination festivals in the U.S., with fans from all 50 states showing up to take advantage of the festival’s unique proximity to the wide open spaces and outdoor adventures available to attendees. Located in a historic city nestled at the junction of five majestic mountain valleys, no other music festival offers the unique opportunity to spend the morning flyfishing or kayaking on a pristine river before heading into town for an unforgettable lineup of world class performances later in the afternoon. Missoula, MT is the kind of place you don’t need a music festival as an excuse to visit, but getting to watch your favorite artists on stage while the golden hour sun sets over the Bitterroot Mountains makes for an unforgettable experience.

In addition to the music, Zootown promotes a full weekend of adventure, with recommended outdoor offerings for enthusiasts of all levels. Zootown wants its attendees to fully experience the joy Montana summers have to offer as part of their overall festival experience. Adventures in biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, river tubing, trail rides, guided hikes, scenic walking tours, and more await. Morning activities on show days will also be available. Come for the music, and leave with an added appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty and a greater understanding of why such resources are worth preserving and protecting. Further details on excursions and activities led by experienced local outfitters can be found at ZootownFestival.com.

Need more reasons to visit Missoula, MT this coming June? Zootown Music Festival is also honored to help kick off Missoula’s Pride weekend celebrations, which will run from Friday, June 18th through Sunday, June 20th, and include Missoula’s annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 19th. Celebrate Pride the Montana way in and around Missoula and at the festival all weekend long. Find more details at MissoulaPride.com.

In the days immediately following the conclusion of its incredibly successful 2026 edition, Zootown Music Festival released a limited number of “First Cast” tickets to the 2027 fest. Those tickets quickly sold out, despite there not being a lineup announced for the following year’s event. It speaks to the trust music fans have come to have in the calibre of the festival experience delivered by Zootown over its first two years. Trust the Zootown Music Festival is committed to keeping and further earning with the coming year’s edition. Fans should act fast to secure their tickets to the 2027 festival.

Pre-sale for one and two day tickets begins Friday, October 30th at 10:00AM MT, available online at ZootownFestival.com for those who attended the festival in 2025 and 2026, or are signed up to receive SMS updates. A limited amount of 2-Day & Single Day GA tickets will also be available for purchase in person at Rockin Rudy’s in downtown Missoula at a special Locals-Only rate. General on-sale begins Friday, October 30th at 12:00PM MT via ZootownFestival.com. Layaway plans will be available for all ticket types starting at 10% down.

Visit ZootownFestival.com for more information on Tickets, Lodging, and Excursions.

Produced by Switchback Presents, Knitting Factory Presents, and Shore Sound Entertainment, the Zootown Music Festival brings a world class live music event to a vibrant city known for its exceptional culinary and craft brewery scene, historical landmarks, an inclusive and welcoming community, and easy access to natural wonders and outdoor adventures, with over 60,000 acres of wilderness just minutes from downtown. Join us in Missoula, MT next summer for an adventure you won’t soon forget.

Follow Zootown on socials for official event news and updates: instagram.com/zootownfestival, facebook.com/zootownfestival.

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We Create Music TV Builds a Growing Independent Music Network Around Media, Education, and Opportunity

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A bald man with glasses and a goatee, wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants and white sneakers, posing with his hands clasped under his chin on a red carpet in front of a Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter backdrop with Grammy trophy logos.

We Create Music TV, an independent music media network serving artists, producers, songwriters, managers, engineers, music entrepreneurs and creative professionals, is continuing to expand its platform through original programming, practical education, authentic industry conversations and opportunities designed to help independent creators grow.

Founded by music industry professional, producer, media creator and educator B. Vaughan, We Create Music TV operates at the intersection of Media, Education and Opportunity — three pillars that define the network’s mission and programming.

The network’s Media pillar centers on original programming and conversations featuring artists, producers, songwriters, executives, managers, engineers, entrepreneurs and other professionals shaping today’s music industry.

Its Education pillar provides creators with practical masterclasses, workshops, music career resources, production content, articles and industry education that can be applied directly to their careers.

Through its Opportunity pillar, We Create Music TV develops platforms and initiatives that help independent creators increase visibility, share their stories, build relationships and move their careers forward.

“We Create Music TV was built to serve the real needs of independent music creators,” B. Vaughan said. “The goal is not simply to create content, but to provide meaningful media, practical education and access to opportunities that can help creators build sustainable careers.”

Since launching, We Create Music TV has spent seven years serving the independent music community, producing more than 1,300 videos, including 160 exclusive interviews and podcasts. The network has also grown to more than 20,000 YouTube subscribers, more than 750 newsletter subscribers and a catalog of five original series.

WCMTV’s programming includes The Indie Unplugged, its flagship interview and podcast series; Sync Masters, focused on sync licensing; Unlocking Genius, exploring the creative process behind music; Rhythm & Roots, highlighting the journeys and influences of music creatives; and The Conversation, a live panel series addressing issues affecting independent creators.

The platform has featured respected industry voices including Ray Daniels, Wendy Day, MAJOR., Amadeus, Greggory B. Smith, Michael B. Sutton, Serona Elton, Sound Oracle, Matt B., Tami Latrell, C. Von Parchman, Melinda Santiago, Derrick McKinney, Jasmine Ortiz, Teddy Richards, Mark Byrd and others.

B. Vaughan brings experience across the creative, business and educational sides of the music industry. He remains active as an independent music producer and is a Recording Academy Professional Member. He currently serves as an MMF-US Atlanta board member and previously served on the AIMP Atlanta board. He also brings more than 26 years of experience in leadership, training and organizational development, which has helped shape WCMTV’s approach to education, communication and creator development.

We Create Music TV’s mission is to educate, inform and empower independent music creators through media, education and opportunity, while helping them navigate an evolving music industry with greater knowledge, visibility and connection.

For more information, visit WeCreateMusic.tv and follow @WeCreateMusicTV across social media.

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