Gift of Music 2025: A Holiday Benefit Event

Think about the song that got you through heartbreak. The one that played when you fell in love. The lyric that said what you could not. Music has been there for every moment you needed it. This night is about being there for the people who create it.

Get tickets in advance or at the door.

On December 12, we gather at Analog at the Hutton Hotel for Gift of Music, an intimate holiday benefit celebrating Nashville’s independent music community. The evening will feature live performances from HOME members across genres, stories from the community, and space to connect with the people who are building the next wave of Nashville’s sound.

Behind the scenes, the Helping Music Foundation is making sure creators are not doing this alone. With your support, the Foundation fuels three pillars that keep this ecosystem alive:

Wellness & Support
Mental health support groups and safe spaces where creators can exhale, be honest, and feel understood.

Industry Education
Free and low-cost events where producers, writers, and industry professionals share real-world knowledge that helps independent artists move forward.

Connection & Community
Networking nights, feedback sessions, and hangs like Music City Networking and Meet My Music where collaborations, friendships, and opportunities begin.

So far, these programs have supported more than 2,000 musicians through community, education, and creative resources. The need keeps growing. The cost of creating and simply existing in this city keeps rising. The talent here deserves a safety net and a launchpad.

By joining us at Gift of Music, you are:

• Showing up for the artists who have soundtracked your life
• Helping keep wellness and industry education accessible
• Making sure Nashville’s identity as a music city truly includes the people who make the music

If you cannot attend but want to support, you can still make a tax-deductible donation to the Helping Music Foundation. Every contribution helps a real person stay in the game a little longer.

• Come celebrate with us.
• Come hear the voices this city is built on.
• Come help protect the soundtrack of our community.

Grab your ticket or donate to support Gift of Music and the Helping Music Foundation.