Welcome to the Ozone Music Education Foundation
Creating a vibrant culture that produces, supports and celebrates original music
Our Community
Education, events, and more...
Songwriter Nights
Featuring local and regional artists performing original, self-written songs in an intimate setting, Ozone Songwriter Nights get you up close and personal with songwriters as they share their stories with you.
Spring Sound Off
Come and join us on Friday May 13, 2022 for a night of unforgettable music featuring nationally recognized songwriters Layla Musslewhite, Crispin Schroeder, Greg Barnhill and more. Tickets start at $25.
OMG Program
Louisiana is the #1 Grammy-winning state per head of capita. The Ozone Music Gifting Program aims to keep our talent coming with instruments and lessons to those who want to learn to write and play.
Songwriter Festival
Taking place November 3, 4, 5, & 6, 2022, the Ozone Songwriter Festival is Louisiana's largest, featuring 150+ performances on 4 stages over 4 days.
Support the cause
We accept donations to our general fund or to a specific program. Since no product or service is delivered in return for your donation, in most cases it is tax deductible.
What We Do
Educate, nurture and empower those who create, perform and enjoy original music
Education
Education and resources for people of all ages to develop skills and knowledge to pursue music to their fullest ability and desire.
Experience
A dynamic music scene where local, regional and national artists of all ages have performance, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Get Involved
Donate. Sponsor. Volunteer.
Donate
We accept donations to our general fund or to a specific program. In most cases, no product or service is delivered in return for your donation so your gift may be tax deductible. Your generous donation goes to supporting work of the Ozone Music Education Foundation, Inc ― a 501(c)(3) Public Charity Organization.
Sponsor
It's thanks to the generosity of our sponsors that the Ozone Songwriter Festival has become the prestige, original music-only festival in Louisiana. Choose from a variety of sponsor packs to support Louisiana's largest songwriter festival. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, we promote your business via our website and social media.
Volunteer for programs or events
We are an integral part of our community with a mission that goes beyond any one of us. This is a legacy project aimed at revitalizing the area and putting it firmly back on the map as a successful, world renowned center for music and creativity. If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and driven by a desire to serve then we want to hear from you.
Experience
Download the vibe at one of our events
Songwriter Night
Friday, March 11, 2022
The Wine Garden
Slidell, LA
Songwriter showcase featuring: Caroline Tebbs, Douglas Stepanek, Joe Sims, Melissa Seidule, Phil Tittle and Serge Villanova.
Chalk Fest
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Children's Museum
Mandeville, LA
Ozone will feature young songwriters during Chalk Fest, an arts festival at the Children's Museum of St. Tammany.
Songwriter Night
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Old Rail Brewing Co
Mandeville, LA
Songwriter showcase featuring: Bill Davis, Bill Romano, Elizabeth Ashlyn Burris, Hannah Belle, JayB Elston and Ricky Windhorst.
SONGWRITER NIGHT
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Wine Garden
Slidell, LA
Songwriter showcase featuring: Claire Kellar, Jay Megginson, Joe Sullivan, John Cannizzaro, Nancy Broussard and Steve McDonald.
Spring Sound Off
Friday, May 13, 2022
Old Rail Brewing Co
Mandeville, LA
Songwriter showcase featuring: Ashton Brooke Gill, Cole Hill, Layla Musslewhite, Savannah Ray, TBA, TBA. Performing emcee: Greg Barnhill.
Songwriter Night
Friday, June 3, 2022
Old Rail Brewing Co
Mandeville, LA
Songwriter showcase featuring: Claire Kellar, Jay Megginson, Joe Sullivan, John Cannizzaro, Nancy Broussard and Steve McDonald.
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