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Founders

We all win together.

The Ovation is not an algorithm-driven corporate entity trying to make a buck; it’s built by fans who love live music so deeply that they’re committed to making it happen. A mix of public funding, community partnerships, and private donor support from individual community members all play a major role in making this vision come to life.

Kellie & Marilyn
Dean Family
  • ACD.net
  • Christman Company
  • Clark Construction
  • Dewpoint
  • Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and Huber
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Triterra
  • Jack and Susan Davis Family
  • Capital Region Community Foundation
  • Lansing Symphony Orchestra
  • City Pulse
 
  • Special thanks to our design and development team
  • City of Lansing
  • Dymaxion Development
  • Albert Kahn Associates
  • Freund & Associates
  • Lansing Economic Development Corporation
Founding Supporters

Industry Legends

John + Jen Estill
Capitol Fundraising Associates

Headliners

Caitlin O'Rourke
Michigan Drone Photography
Erika Noud

Crowd Control

Nan & Tony Beyers
Laurel Winkel
Angry Talent Entertainment

Rising Stars

Rebecca Bahar-Cook
Rosie Tulgetske
Linda Burnham
Eric G. Hamilton
The Brinkmans
George Orban and Rae Ramsdell
Jim & Jan Fry
Mark and Kathy Banghart
Anne E Grove
Nicole & Mark Szymczak
Renee L. Bush
Karen Chang
Ben Dowd & Andrew Long
Scott Bean
Eric & Tish

Opening Acts

Laura Hornshaw
Heather Ricketts
GxAce
Payal Ravani & Chris Bouffard
Denise Donahue
Kate Grove
Larry Thompson
David Ellis
Allison Raeck
The Japinga Family
James and Denise Gerber
Cathleen & Steven Edgerly
Janice Ruff
Tony Thompson & Friends
Ralph & Suzanne Haefner
Dowler Family
Heath Mcbrayer
Jake Brower
Plowman Family
Randall Davis
Sarah Acree
Cari Otis & Drake Harper
Lori

Roadies

Niko Sasaki
Tomio Sasaki
Ty and Rose Forquer
Todd Cook
Chris and Amy Dennis
Daniel Magaway
Valerie and Rachael Hitchcock
Sara Veit
Chad Sanders

Naming Opportunities

Put your name on a piece of the Ovation with our naming rights opportunities. By fulfilling one of our needs listed below, you’ll leave a legacy of support.

List updated as of September 18, 2024.