Membership Has Its Benefits

Individual memberships
  • Your membership in the Southwest Florida Blues Society is non-transferable and the best way to support blues music locally. 
  • Your membership has a number of value-added benefits which includes special invitations to society sanctioned events, all of which are made possible through your membership and support.
  • As a member you’ll receive a periodical SWFBS e-newsletter with membership updates, event e-blasts, blues news updates, special invitations to music workshops and more. You’ll also be notified of any last minute booking’s into our local clubs, (these are often award winning, nationally touring acts).
  • More plans are in the works for the members of the SWFBS which include social gatherings/meetings with performing artists and even more ways to have a good time while supporting the blues.
  • When you join the Southwest Florida Blues Society your making a donation your membership donation may be tax deductible please consult your accountant. SWFBS is a registered Florida, 501(c)3 non profit corporation. 
Artist Memberships
  •  Membership in the Southwest Florida Blues Society is individual and non-transferable, it is valid for one (1) year from the date you joined and needs to be renewed annually.
  • We realize blues artists are often under appreciated and that’s why our active artists memberships are set at only $10 each.
  • We place links to your website or social media page on the SWFBS web site, which increases your visibility and outreach on the web, and provides new avenues for booking engagements.
  • We offer opportunities for submission to the (IBC) International Blues Challenge, as a youth showcase act, solo/duo act, or as a band, not to mention the “Best Self-Produced CD award.
  • Your Blues news posted on our Facebook page, and potentially in our periodic newsletter. (requires your submission and graphics).
  • Your gigs going out in our email blast directly to our society members inbox. (requires your formatted submission)
  • When you join the Southwest Florida Blues Society your making a “donation.” SWFBS is a registered Florida, 501(c)3 non profit corporation. Your membership/donation may be tax deductible. Please consult your accountant.
Blues Club & VENUE MEMBERSHIPS

  •  You’ll receive two (2) membership cards, with all the benefits of regular membership.
  • Your business listing on our web site with a link to your site or social media page.
  • Venue business memberships are a $100 donation.
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MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS

If you would like to support the SWFBS through Membership or Donation, you can do that in a few different ways.