{"id":2411150,"date":"2026-05-11T08:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2411150"},"modified":"2026-05-11T08:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:52:03","slug":"augusta-music-festival-features-shawn-mullins-big-k-r-i-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/augusta-music-festival-features-shawn-mullins-big-k-r-i-t\/","title":{"rendered":"Augusta music festival features Shawn Mullins, Big K.R.I.T."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The inaugural Augusta Music &amp; Songwriter Festival is coming up May 15-16, featuring plenty of live music, artistry, and storytelling at the Augusta Common.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Friday features singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins. The headliner on Saturday will be Big K.R.I.T., a rapper and record producer known for his unique production style and chopped-soul samples.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There will also be workshops available to learn directly from industry professionals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMusic has a way of bringing people together in a way nothing else can,\u201d said Denise Tucker, executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, which is sponsoring the event with Growing Augusta. \u201cThis festival creates space for artists to share their stories and for our community to gather, connect, and experience something special together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event will be from 5-9:40 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and from noon to 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Shawn Mullins is a singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music. His 1998 single &#8220;Lullaby&#8221; hit number one on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award. He will perform at the inaugural Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival May 15-16 at the Augusta Common.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Friday performances begin at 5:30 p.m. and include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Shawn Mullins (headliner)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also on Friday, there will be a late-night Producer Competition from 9-11 p.m. at Humanitree House at 305 8th St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Saturday afternoon performances begin at 1:15 p.m. and include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.yahoo.com\/guides\/united-states\/south-carolina\/articles\/north-augustas-living-history-park-080026336.html\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Several events planned for North Augusta's Living History Park;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Several events planned for North Augusta's Living History Park&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Several events planned for North Augusta&#8217;s Living History Park<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Saturday evening performances are scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Two workshops will be held on Saturday and are included in the cost of admission. Both will be at Augusta &amp; Co. at 1010 Broad St. The workshops are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Songwriter Publishing Masterclass: noon to 1 p.m. with DJ Chuck T.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Songwriter Masterclass: 1:30-3 p.m. with Felly The Voice<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">General admission for the two-day festival is $10 and can be purchased at the gate. VIP passes are $40 and must be purchased in advance at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.AugustaArts.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:www.AugustaArts.com;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;www.AugustaArts.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \">www.AugustaArts.com<\/a>. VIP passes include access to a meet-and-greet with some of the performers on Friday in the VIP tent and at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Humanitree House.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She can be reached at \u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/mailto:JMiller@usatodayco.com\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:JMiller@usatodayco.com;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;JMiller@usatodayco.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>JMiller@usatodayco.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augustachronicle.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2026\/05\/11\/augusta-music-songwriter-festival-may-16-17\/89976429007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Augusta music festival features Shawn Mullins, Big K.R.I.T.;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Augusta music festival features Shawn Mullins, Big K.R.I.T.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Augusta music festival features Shawn Mullins, Big K.R.I.T.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inaugural Augusta Music &amp; Songwriter Festival is coming up May 15-16, featuring plenty of live music, artistry, and storytelling at the Augusta Common. 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