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

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

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

Roadies

Niko Sasaki

Tomio Sasaki

Ty and Rose Forquer

Todd Cook

Chris and Amy Dennis

Daniel Magaway

Cari Otis & Drake Harper

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.