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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival
Presented by the Montauk Sun
May 15-18, 2025
Opening Party on Thursday May 15th at the Westlake Fish House
Enjoy an evening of music, appetizers, cocktails, and dancing. Twenty of the Festival Bands will do a sneak preview of their weekend shows- on three stages: inside and out under the tent.
Tickets- $60- includes appetizers and free sponsor drinks along with over four hours of live music.
Over 400 performances beginning Friday afternoon and running through Sunday evening- there will be shows throughout Montauk showcasing 100 acts at about 40 satellite venues.
On Saturday and Sunday- May 17th and 18th
The MAIN STAGES will once again be on the Green in the center of town.
Bring a Beach Chair and/or Blanket- friends and family-and be ready for 2-days of entertainment. No coolers or outside alcohol. Beer/Wine/Soda, and fun at the sponsor tent available during the event.
There will be an admission/donation fee [$20 for 2-day pass], and children under 5 are free- this will allow you entrance for both Saturday and Sunday’s shows 11am- to 5 or 6pm. {Cash or VENMO only}
A percentage of the proceeds will benefit
Lucia’s Angels & East End Coalition for Women’s Cancers
The Montuak Music Festival APP– or Montauk Music Fesival APP for Android with up-to-date schedules, artists, and venue information will be available in May.
2024 promo video- song
2022 promo video- song by Drop the 4

BOMBZR
BOMBZR
BOMBZR is a groovin' supergroup based in NYC influenced by Earth Wind and Fire and Michael Brecker. Their original songs feature catchy melodic hooks with a blend of funk and soul while incorporating jazz roots. Members have played with artists such as Roy Ayers, Valerie Simpson, Giovanni Hidalgo.

Sophia and Co.
Sophia and Co.
Sophie and Co. have been participating at the Montauk Music Festival since 2013. Through the years the group has included local musicians performing in the Hamptons all year long. This year, Miki Giffune joins with vocal interpretations from the Brazilian composer Carlos Jobim. Sophie is an active performer, composer, and teacher in the community. Her book, Sounds of Masculinity: The Beatles and Male Fandom, will be released this Spring, 2025.

The Mondays
The Mondays
Long Island based recording artists, bringing a new helping of pop/alt rock to the Montauk Music Festival. Check out our latest release "Maddening Crowd" online!

The Big Happy
The Big Happy
The Big Happy emerges from Long Island, NY, known for their high energy performance- the head bangin’, guitar skankin’, rhyme bustin’, 5 piece powerhouse blends sounds of Reggae, Hip Hop and Rock and roll, mixing up the perfect recipe for a good time.

KarmaRé
KarmaRé
KarmaRé is the stage persona of Long Island native, Rachel Karmel, a classical/ jazz/ musical theatre vocalist with a passion for writing pop music. KarmaRé’s genre is fluid, and her style is influenced by the subject matter. Currently, she has 2 EPs available for streaming, Not Fazed(2017), and Mood Ring(2019). She believes that music is a personal experience, and with her degree in music education, she enjoys teaching private lessons in addition to performing. Check out @Karmaremusic on Instagram or Karmaremusic.com to listen!

Waylan Brothers
Waylan Brothers
The Waylan Brothers are inspired by Americana blues and country music. This piano, rhythm guitar, and harmonica duet focus on harmony and just creating a good feel vibe.

Jay Shepard Band
Jay Shepard Band
Jay Shepard is a multi-faceted guitarist, performer, songwriter, and recording artist. Living on the North Fork via South Carolina, his guitar playing and professionalism are always in high-demand in the studio with Grammy winning producers and on the stage with rock and roll legends. Jay can currently be seen preforming with his band "The JAY SHEPARD BAND" from Montauk to Manhattan, and on the hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” Visit www.JayShepSounds.com to see, hear, and read what all the buzz is about.

Red Matter
Red Matter
Genre blending, jamband juggernaut Red Matter delivers dynamic, sophisticated songwriting with danceable rhythms - full of rollicking extended jams, musical improvisation, visual stimulation, and all-out aural excitement.