Posts by Mike Gantenbein
Meet our 2023 Fine Arts Poster Artist
We are excited to announce Britt’s Fine Arts Poster Artist for 2023! Meet artist Chris Hopkins. A former resident of Jacksonville, Oregon, Chris has achieved national and international recognition for…
Read MoreSecond Britt Presents season announcement brings exciting names to the Britt main stage
Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce several more concerts for the 2023 Britt Presents season, adding more music and comedy performances to the previously announced lineup. First…
Read MoreBritt announces the first set of Britt Presents concerts for 2023
Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the first installment of Britt Presents music & comedy concerts for the 2023 summer season. The first of two season announcements,…
Read MoreOregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra returns June 15 – July 1, highlighting a film score and four outstanding guest artists
The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2023 season, anchoring Oregon’s Britt Music and Arts Festival with three weeks of exciting open-air programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon. Under the inspirational…
Read MoreRebelution returns to Britt on August 27th
Who/What: Rebelution with guest artists Iration, The Expendables, Passafire, DJ Mackle When: 5:30 PM PDT on Sunday, August 27, 2023 Where: Britt Pavilion, 350 First St., Jacksonville Tickets: Reserved $69.50…
Read MorePink Martini featured at Best of Britt 2023
Who/What: Best of Britt benefit with Pink Martini featuring China Forbes When: 5:00 PM Thursday, August 24, 2023 Where: Britt Pavilion, 350 First St., Jacksonville Tickets: $140 includes food, beverages,…
Read MoreMusic and comedy fans make Britt’s 60th Anniversary a success
MEDFORD, OR — In its first full season since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit Britt Music & Arts Festival declares its 60th Anniversary season a giant success.…
Read MoreSeptember Note from Our CEO
There’s no feeling quite like the hot summer air cooling as the sun sets behind the madrones and ponderosa pines. Friends, both longtime and new, laugh and chatter until the…
Read MoreBritt Alcohol Policy Update
In January 2022, the Britt Music & Arts Festival Board of Directors voted unanimously to change its alcoholic beverage policy to close outside alcohol during all Britt Presents (Music &…
Read MoreBeverage Container Notice
To Britt patrons: We apologize! We have changed the way that we check bags when you come to Britt concerts and did not let you know ahead of time. We…
Read MoreBritt Kicks off 3rd Annual “Your Britt Experience” Photo Contest
Do you take photos while you’re at Britt? Here’s your chance to turn your best shots into concert tickets. It’s the 3rd Annual “Your Britt Experience” Photo Contest. Winners receive…
Read MoreCall to Artists: 2023 – 2025 Fine Arts Posters
The submission period for this season’s Call to Artists has closed. Thanks to everyone who submitted an application. The jury will be reviewing the entries during the next weeks and…
Read MoreMeet Britt’s 2022 Fine Artist
Meet this year’s Fine Arts Poster artist – Trisha Stricklin We love this year’s poster art: a beautiful oil painting of goldfinches and a violin titled “Natural Harmony”. Born and…
Read MoreMany more Britt Presents concerts announced for 60th Anniversary Season
Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce several more concerts for the 60th Anniversary Britt Presents season, adding more music and comedy performances to the previously announced lineup.…
Read MoreBritt dropping COVID restrictions
At this time, in line with other outdoor venues throughout the country, Britt Music & Arts Festival will no longer require masks, COVID testing, or proof of vaccine for our…
Read MoreBritt announces first set of concerts for the 60th Anniversary 2022 Britt Presents Season
Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its first installment of concerts for the 60th Anniversary 2022 season this summer. The first of two season announcements presents a broad array of…
Read MoreBritt welcomes new President and CEO
Britt Music & Arts Festival announces the selection of a new President and CEO. The Britt Board of Directors is excited to introduce Abby McKee, who will become the new…
Read MoreTeddy Abrams Leads Oregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra Season (June 17–July 3), Featuring New Commission from Sebastian Chang & Star-Spangled Guest Artists
The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2022 60th Anniversary summer season, anchoring Oregon’s Britt Music and Arts Festival with three weeks of exhilarating open-air programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon.…
Read MoreBritt creates Britt Festival Orchestra Fund
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) in 2022 and in recognition of Teddy Abrams being honored with Musical America’s 2022 Conductor of the Year…
Read MoreBest of Britt benefit is back in 2022, featuring the hit-filled Happy Together Tour
Who/What: Best of Britt benefit featuring the Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Vogues,…
Read MoreChange is coming to the Britt Festival Orchestra
The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) is excited to announce two new changes as it prepares for the 60th anniversary of the Britt Music & Arts Festival in 2022. Britt announces…
Read MoreDespite pandemic and wildfires, the 2021 Britt Season comes to a successful close
Overcoming multiple challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and several weeks of wildfire smoke in the region, the Britt Music & Arts Festival has completed an outstanding season filled with…
Read MoreTeddy Abrams Named Musical America’s Conductor of the Year 2022
Teddy Abrams, Now in Eighth Season as Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra, Named Musical America’s Conductor of the Year 2022 Musical America announced today that Teddy Abrams—the galvanizing conductor…
Read MoreBritt Announces Retirement of President & CEO Donna Briggs
MEDFORD, OR — The Britt Music and Arts Festival’s Board of Directors is announcing the planned retirement of Donna Briggs, President and CEO of Britt Music and Arts Festival, effective…
Read More2021 Fine Arts Poster: Jenay Elder
Britt recognizes this year’s Britt Fine Arts Poster artist: Jenay Elder. In a normal year, we would recognize Jenay at an announcement gathering before the season began, but nothing is…
Read MoreMore Britt Presents concerts announced for summer 2021, offering more variety
Britt Music & Arts Festival invites everyone to “Come Together” for more concerts during the 2021 Britt Presents season, offering more musical variety and a comedy act. This is the…
Read MoreThe Britt Festival Orchestra announces its 2021 season, presenting three unique musical experiences
Who: Teddy Abrams, Ellen Reid, Caroline Shaw, and the Britt Festival Orchestra When: SOUNDWALK: Online Thursday, July 1 through Friday, October 15 A Magical Night at Britt: Your BFO Returns to Read…
Read MoreBritt Presents comes together for summer 2021, announcing eight amazing concerts ranging from big beards to the “Empress of Soul”
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…
Read MoreThe Britt Festival Orchestra’s 2021 Season Features a Unique Musical Experience – Brush: Music in the Woodlands
The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) will present the world premiere of an experiential new work by the multi-faceted, Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer, Caroline Shaw. Under the leadership of the…
Read MoreLive Event Sector expresses concern over lack of reopening plans
OREGON – On March 31, 2021, representatives from Oregon’s live event sector attended a webinar with Governor Brown’s liaison Leah Horner and Dr. Dean Sidelinger from the Oregon Health Authority…
Read MoreRemembering Hannelore Enfield
A message from Music Director Teddy Abrams The Britt Festival Orchestra joins the southern Oregon community in mourning the loss of one of our dearest friends, Hannelore Enfield, who passed…
Read MoreCongrats Photo Contest Winners!
We’re excited to announce the “Your Britt Experience” Photography Contest winners. The photographs were judged by the Rogue Gallery. The four winners will each receive 4 tickets to Britt concerts…
Read MoreNew Smoking Policy
Given the reality check of the devastating fires in our region, Britt Music and Arts Festival has chosen to be part of the solution by helping to protect, manage and…
Read MorePlease support our neighbors impacted by wildfires
The impact and losses from the southern Oregon wildfires have been devastating. Many people in our area have lost their homes, businesses, and all of their belongings. Many others have…
Read MoreBritt’s BFOnline streaming video series premieres in July and August
MEDFORD, OR – The Britt Festival Orchestra goes online this July and August as we revisit some of our favorite performances from past summers with Music Director Teddy Abrams. BFOnline…
Read MoreBritt announces Best of Britt benefit rescheduled to 2021 with ‘60s and ‘70s Happy Together Tour
Who/What: Best of Britt benefit featuring the Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, The Association, Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere…
Read MoreTeddy Abrams on the Jefferson Exchange
The Britt Festival Orchestra’s maestro Teddy Abrams was on the Jefferson Exchange on JPR’s News and Information channel June 2nd, 2020, talking about the issues we’re facing this year and our plans…
Read MoreJoin the BrittKids Klub!
Is your child or grandchild stuck at home and needing something to do? BrittKids Klub to the rescue! Visit BrittKidsKlub.org and download tons of FREE coloring and activity sheets featuring Scout…
Read MoreBrittVids and other Social Media Opportunities
Britt Education continues to curate BrittVids, a video series for your socially distant enjoyment. Sponsored by Southern Oregon Subaru, the series showcases musicians, artists, and storytellers sharing their craft with you…
Read MoreSign the Petition: Help Britt Grow Our Season
Please sign our Petition Jacksonville will be without the Britt Music and Arts Festival (Britt) for the first time in 58 years due to COVID-19. Though Jacksonville businesses and citizens…
Read MoreMessage from the Britt Music and Arts Festival
Britt Music and Arts Festival understands the trauma and pain experienced by people of color throughout our history as a country. Britt condemns racism and injustice in all its forms,…
Read MoreBritt’s 2020 Season postponed until 2021
Britt’s 2020 Season postponed until 2021 Like so many performing arts organizations and businesses, Britt is now faced with the challenge of carving our path in an uncertain world. Today,…
Read MoreBritt Presents third announcement postponed until further notice
MEDFORD, OR – Due to frequently changing circumstances created by the spread of COVID-19, Britt Music & Arts Festival has postponed its third and final 2020 Britt Presents Season Announcement…
Read MoreStick Figure tour rescheduling to 2021
MEDFORD, OR – Popular reggae artist Stick Figure has informed Britt Music & Art Festival that the 2020 Stick Figure Once In A Lifetime Summer Tour has been postponed to…
Read More2020 Britt Festival Orchestra Season Update in Light of Ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic
After careful consideration, Britt Music & Arts Festival’s Board of Directors, staff, and musicians of the Britt Orchestra Committee have agreed the 2020 BFO Season cannot proceed as we had…
Read MoreBritt Music and Arts Festival 2020 Postponements
MEDFORD, OR – Due to quickly changing circumstances surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and resulting artist schedule changes, Britt Music & Arts Festival has decided to postpone its third 2020…
Read MoreBritt Music and Arts Festival Operations Update
MEDFORD, OR – Britt Music and Arts Festivals has made the decision to limit staff presence in the administrative offices as much as possible until further notice. This means that…
Read MoreCOVID-19 message from the President and CEO of Britt Music and Arts Festival
MEDFORD, OR – As the third Britt Season Announcement is upon us, Britt Music and Arts Festival acknowledges and shares the public’s concerns about protecting against the spread of COVID-19…
Read MoreSecond Britt Presents announcement brings more music and comedy this summer
JACKSONVILLE, OR — In the second season announcement for 2020, Britt Presents is adding a variety of popular music artists and a comedian to the summer series line-up with several…
Read More2020 Best of Britt benefit features ‘60s and ‘70s hitmaker-filled Happy Together Tour
Who/What: Best of Britt benefit featuring the Happy Together Tour with The Turtles, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, The Association, Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere…
Read MoreBritt announces first set of concerts for the 2020 Britt Presents season
MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces its first set of concerts for the 2020 Britt Presents season this summer. In the first of three announcements, Britt presents…
Read MoreJames T. Decker, Principal Trombone
HOMETOWN: Lubbock, TX PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: I have performed in a variety of professional ensembles, ranging from orchestras in Honolulu, New Mexico and New York to fine brass quintets, trombone quartets and various…
Read MoreTeddy Abrams Leads Oregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra Season
January 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Gantenbein, Marketing Director, 541-690-3849, mike.g@brittfest.org Teddy Abrams Leads Oregon’s Britt Festival Orchestra Season, Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday with Stellar Guest Artists and…
Read MoreBritt Website Receives Significant Upgrade
January 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Gantenbein, Marketing Director, 541-690-3849, mike.g@brittfest.org Britt Website Receives Significant Upgrade MEDFORD, OR – Britt Music & Arts Festival announces the redesign and…
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