Britt announces eight amazing concerts ranging from big beards to the “Empress of Soul.”
MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce its first set of concerts for the 2021 Britt Presents season. In the first of two announcements, Britt invites music lovers to “Come Together” and enjoy a wide variety of musical artists including the classic blues-rock of ZZ Top, Britt fan favorites Pink Martini featuring China Forbes, and the “Empress of Soul” herself – Gladys Knight. Other artists announced in the line-up include modern bluegrass-inspired Trampled By Turtles, bluesman Keb’ Mo’ and Band, alternative pop band Fitz & the Tantrums, a night of reggae with the Good Vibes Summer Tour 2021: Rebelution + Special Guests, and classic rockers Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. It promises to be an amazing comeback!
“We are extremely excited that we are able to return to the Britt hill this summer,” says President & CEO, Donna Briggs. “We’re ready to celebrate the ability to gather together again and share the joy of music with friends and community!”
Britt will announce more concerts during the next month with a Britt Festival Orchestra season announcement on June 25 and a second Britt Presents announcement on July 14. A special series of six free Britt Festival Orchestra concerts has already been announced: Brush: Music in the Woodlands, a commissioned piece by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Caroline Shaw, that will be performed along the Jacksonville Woodlands Trail system above the Britt Pavilion.
There will be a Member pre-sale before tickets go on sale to the general public at 10:00 AM. Monday, June 28. Dates for the pre-sale are:
- June 14 – 20: Members may submit orders
- June 21: Orders processed according to membership level
- June 28: General public sales begin
Tickets and more information can be found at Brittfest.org, or you can call or email the Box Office at 541-773-6077 or boxoffice@brittfest.org.
The 2021 Britt Presents concerts announced today are:
- Tuesday, August 3: Gladys Knight
- Wednesday, August 4: Keb’ Mo’ and Band
- Thursday, August 12: Trampled by Turtles
- Tuesday, August 17: ZZ Top
- Tuesday, August 24: Fitz & The Tantrums
- Saturday, August 28: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
- Sunday, August 29: Good Vibes Summer Tour 2021: Rebelution + Special Guests
- Wednesday, September 1: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
MASK POLICY STATEMENT
Britt Music and Arts Festival strongly encourages, but does not require, mask-wearing as a general policy, except in certain areas of the venue. Patrons will be required to wear a mask when in line at the gates, in concession lines and in the restrooms. Furthermore, we will adhere to any state-mandated COVID precautions and/or performer requirements in place at the time of each show, including but not limited to wearing masks. Britt will provide masks upon request.
Britt Music & Arts Festival is a member-supported non-profit organization and the Pacific Northwest’s longest-running outdoor music and performing arts festival. Set among majestic ponderosa pines and native madrones, the vast hillside estate of gold rush era pioneer Peter Britt forms a natural amphitheater of unparalleled beauty, where internationally renowned artists perform every summer. For more than 50 years, Britt’s world-class performances, spectacular views, and casual, relaxing atmosphere have attracted thousands of music lovers from all over the West.
Inspired by its intimate and scenic hillside venue, Britt Music & Arts Festival provides diverse live performances, an incomparable classical festival and dynamic education programs that create a sense of discovery and community. Since its grassroots beginnings in 1963, the non-profit organization has grown from a two-week chamber music festival to a summer-long series of concerts in a variety of genres, including a three-week orchestra season, and year-round education and engagement programs. For more information, visit www.brittfest.org.