Sandestin Music Festival Slated for August 12 & 13

The weekend of August 12-13, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be the place to be for music lovers of all ages when the Second Annual Sandestin Music Festival hits multiple stages throughout the Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Co-sponsored by BMI, this free, open-to-the-public event will feature BMI contemporary country trendsetters Jeffrey Steele and James Slater; powerhouse country vocalist and Broadway star Lari White; and promising up-and-comers Kree Harrison, Thomas Rhett, Joanna Cotten, and the Pernikoff Brothers, plus the addition of Jon Pardi to the line up.

"We are building on the huge success of last year's event where people of all ages enjoyed free concerts amid our wonderful resort setting and white sand beaches," said Sandestin president John Russell. "We invite everyone to come see what all the fun is about and cap their summer season with us."

As a special tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, the Sandestin Music Festival is supporting the Wounded Warriors Project. Festival attendees can make a donation at www.sandestinmusicfestival.com or even via text during the performances.

BMI's support of the Sandestin Music Festival exemplifies the organization's continued dedication to elevating the art and business of songwriting. BMI's approach to songwriter development comprises of educational, creative and promotional opportunities, including the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre, Jason Blume Songwriters' and Jazz Composers Workshops; 8 off 8th, Pick of the Month and Acoustic Lounge showcase series; and stages and slots at other premier festivals including Lollapalooza, South By Southwest, the French Quarter Festival, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival, and the Key West Songwriters Festival.

ABOUT THE SANDESTIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Tucked in one of the country's most inviting stretches of white sandy beaches, the second annual Sandestin Music Festival takes over Destin, Florida's unparalleled Sandestin Resort August 12-13. During the festival, live music from a collection of top-tier country and pop hit-makers complements the resort's already bustling activity menu, which ranges from golf, tennis and biking to gourmet eats and sunny lounging. The Sandestin Music Festival is sponsored by BMI, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, TrustCore and Southwest Airlines.

For free tickets and information visit www.sandestinmusicfestival.com. For accommodations just steps away from the action, call (877) 423-7557. Guests will be eligible to receive a FREE night with the purchase of two (code FREE3). Special discounted rates are also available on accommodations for active members of the military.

ABOUT BMI

Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI), a global leader in rights management, is an American performing right organization that represents more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for 70 years. The U.S. corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents. BMI songwriters and composers were the most celebrated creative voices in awards presentations and on the chart, accounting for almost two-thirds of the Grammy Awards and dominating other key award presentations across all genres of music. www.bmi.com

ABOUT SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was named the #1 resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,400 Destin vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in Destin hotel accommodations. A member of South Walton, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shopping, dining and nightlife.