PALM COAST, FL – Palm Coast is getting ready for an extraordinary week of live musical performances and storytelling as the 2025 Palm Coast Songwriters Festival is set to take center stage from April 30 to May 4, 2025. Featuring an all-star lineup of over 45 hit songwriters with more than 175 #1 hits, this festival offers an exclusive and intimate experience like no other.
“This year’s line-up is like going to an All-Star game of hit songwriters for 5 straight days,” said founder Garry Lubi.
The highly anticipated attracts visitors from across the nation to Palm Coast for the festival that showcases a variety of locations in Flagler County including local eateries like The Landing Strip, the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, and the Daytona State College Ampitheater.
“We have a special kickoff show April 30th commemorating the grand reopening of the newly renovated Daytona State Palm Coast Amphitheater with a portion of ticket proceeds going to the Flagler County Education Foundation to fund scholarships to Daytona State College,” added Lubi.
The lineup of performers is a who’s who of Nashville’s finest, and Lubi has worked diligently over the years to create a welcoming atmosphere for the artists. The grassroots effort has paid off, and the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival has become one of the coveted invitations for songwriters on the circuit.
Elite Songwriters and Their Hits
“The 2025 Palm Coast Songwriters Festival boasts a lineup of elite Nashville songwriters whose work has topped the charts and been performed by some of the biggest names in music. From timeless classics to today’s chart-topping hits, these writers span decades of musical brilliance,” said Lubi, a huge fan of the artists who have now become more like family to him and his wife Barbara.
Confirmed performers include:
Jeffrey Steele – Known for 85+ top ten hits including “What Hurts the Most” and “My Wish” (Rascal Flatts).
Michael Ray – Recording artist and songwriter with hits like “Think a Little Less,” “Her World or Mine,” and “Whiskey and Rain.”
The Warren Brothers – Writers of “Red Solo Cup” (Toby Keith) and “If You’re Reading This” (Tim McGraw).
Jessi Alexander – Writer of “I Drive Your Truck” (Lee Brice) and “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” (Luke Combs). Chris DeStefano – Known for “Something in the Water” (Carrie Underwood) and “At the End of a Bar” (Chris Young featuring Mitchell Tenpenny).
The Palm Coast Songwriters Festival is a combination of ticketed and free events over nearly a week, with the Daytona State College Amphitheater serving as the main hub for entertainment in Palm Coast, and some ticketed events sell out before the festival even begins.
“We now have people buying tickets in the USA, coast to coast, along with people from around Florida, and our locals,” said Lubi, encouraging fans and first timers to pick up tickets early.
“To the people that have never gone, if you love music, you have no idea what you are missing. Buy a single day ticket and come see what it’s all about.”
2025 Festival Highlights
Wednesday, April 30: Celebrate the grand re-opening of the Daytona State College Palm Coast Amphitheater with a special charity kick-off show (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM). Headlined by Michael Ray, this evening of live music and storytelling benefits the Flagler County Education Foundation, supporting scholarships for Daytona State College students.
Thursday, May 1: Free show at Hammock Grill (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM), followed by ticketed performances at the amphitheater (5:00 PM).
Friday, May 2: Exclusive shows at Hammock Beach Resort (11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, members & guests only) and evening performances at the amphitheater (5:00 PM).
Saturday, May 3: Bloody Mary Brunch Bash at The Landing Strip Tavern (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM), followed by evening amphitheater performances (5:00 PM).
Sunday, May 4: Grand finale with performances from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the amphitheater.
