Help Ottawa's Songbird Coven Support More Local Artists
NEXT COVEN MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2026
HELP US GROW & SUPPORT MORE ARTISTS
Welcome to The Songbird Coven!
We need your help to continue supporting local Ottawa independent songwriters and musicians, because we believe that great songs deserve a stage!
Since the beginning, The Songbird Coven has been creating a welcoming space for independent songwriters and underrepresented voices, to share their music, connect with audiences, and build community through live performance.
What started as a passion project has grown into a thriving songwriter series that has:
Along the way, we've helped create meaningful opportunities for emerging and established artists alike while giving audiences an intimate and memorable live music experience in our local music scene. Now, we're asking for your help to keep this momentum going.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
DOWNLOAD OUR SPONSORSHIP DECK HERE
We need your help to continue supporting local Ottawa independent songwriters and musicians, because we believe that great songs deserve a stage!
Since the beginning, The Songbird Coven has been creating a welcoming space for independent songwriters and underrepresented voices, to share their music, connect with audiences, and build community through live performance.
What started as a passion project has grown into a thriving songwriter series that has:
- Hosted 15+ songwriter rounds and live events (with multiple sold out rooms)
- Featured 45+ talented artists
- Welcomed performers from 24+ communities
- Created opportunities for connection, collaboration, and artistic growth
- Built a supportive environment where independent musicians can share their work and be heard
Along the way, we've helped create meaningful opportunities for emerging and established artists alike while giving audiences an intimate and memorable live music experience in our local music scene. Now, we're asking for your help to keep this momentum going.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
- 17k combined social followers (from our account, co-host accounts & venue accounts)
- Songbird Instagram page consistently reaches over 30k views monthly
- Our in person events typically attract 50–100 attendees, primarily adults aged 22–55 with strong interests in country, folk, roots, and local arts communities
DOWNLOAD OUR SPONSORSHIP DECK HERE
“WOW! Fantastic experience! Thanks so much for hosting such a cool event!” - Message from our guestbook
“Great talent, love the interactive setting! Thanks for a great night filled with beautiful voices. I’ll be back!” - Message from our guestbook
“"We are proud to play host to the Songbird Coven. In a world where all too many shows cater to the Wagon Wheel crowd, Sam and Rox Anne have created a space for true art. It’s a completely original show, that’s intimate, fun, and inspiring. There are so many artists now who can say the first time they played their own songs for an audience were at a Songbird show, and that is a warm and fuzzy achievement if I’ve ever heard one." - Jeff, Owner of Broadway Bar & Grill Central
DONATION REWARDS
EVERY TIER
Any Amount
- Our endless appreciation and access to a supporters-only email with artist spotlights and behind-the-scenes updates!
The INTRO Tier
$2+
- Your name will be included on a thank you post, which will be posted on all of our socials (10k+ combined) after our campaign is over!
- (+ PREVIOUS TIER)
The VERSE Tier
$15+
- Your name or business said on stage during our “Thank Yous” at our Summer Bash on July 26th, 2026 in Ottawa, ON
- (+ previous tiers)
The CHORUS Tier
$25+
- Your name or business will be appear on our “Songbird Coven Supporters Board” which will be at every show for one (1) full year (Until July 2027)
- (+ previous tiers)
The BRIDGE Tier
$40+
- Your name or business will be on our website supporter page for one (1) full year (Until July 2027)
- (+ previous tiers)
The HOOK Tier
$50+
- Your name or business logo will permanently be on our website under "our founding supporters"
- (+ previous tiers)
The SPOTLIGHT Tier
$75+
- One (1) personalized individual thank-you shoutout on our social media
- (+ previous tiers)
The HEADLINER Tier
$100+
- Vote on a future theme / aesthetic for one (1) of our next events
- (+ previous tiers)
The ENCORE Tier
$250+
- You'll be the Presenting Sponsor of 1 (one) upcoming show.
- Your name or business will be on all event promos, & graphics
- (+ previous tiers)
The STANDING OVATION Tier
$500+
- Reserved VIP front row seating for you & one (1) guest at one (1) upcoming event
- Two (2) complimentary drinks from venue (max drink value of $25)
- (+ previous tiers)
The LOCAL LEGEND Tier
$1000+
- Help select one (1) community spotlight artist for an upcoming show
- (+ previous tiers)
QUESTIONS
We're raising $2,500 to cover essential upgrades and yearly event costs (we have approx 5 events in a year), improve artist support, and ensure these community events remain accessible and affordable!
Your help will directly support:
No contribution is too small. Every donation brings us closer to creating more opportunities for artists and more unforgettable experiences for audiences.
Your help will directly support:
- Sound & Gig equipment ($700)- the main focus being a sound board upgrade (we currently rent ours - Yorkville Sound 14 Channel Mixer)
- Updated Signage and event materials ($260) (ex: reusable Banner ($150), laminated table cards ($40), flyers ($20), business cards ($50), etc)
- Marketing and promotion ($500) (ex: in person postering & online ads) approx $100 for each event to expand our reach to larger audiences
- Increased artist honorariums ($600): at least $25 more per artist, 6 artists per show x 4 upcoming shows
- Travel and event logistics ($400)
- Extra Mic stands, mics, cords, cables, and gig essentials to provide artists in case they don’t have their own
- Higher honorarium for the artists
- Save for the shows to come after!
No contribution is too small. Every donation brings us closer to creating more opportunities for artists and more unforgettable experiences for audiences.
Every Songbird Coven event requires a significant investment of time, energy, and resources. Until now, many of these costs have been covered personally by the organizers because we believe deeply in supporting local artists and creating accessible opportunities for live music.
However, as the series continues to grow, that approach is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain for us.
We're raising $2,500 to help keep the show FREE to attend to all folks, cover essential upgrades and operating costs and improve support for the artists who make these events possible. One of our biggest goals is to increase artist compensation. At present, we are only able to offer performers a modest honorarium of approximately $50 per event. We believe artists deserve better support for the time, talent, preparation, and creativity they bring to our stage, and your donation helps move us closer to that goal.
Sharing this campaign with friends, family, fellow music lovers, and local supporters is one of the most valuable ways you can help. The more people who learn about The Songbird Coven, the stronger this community becomes.
We know times are very tough for a lot of people at the moment. Thank you for taking the time to read through this and for your consideration. Whether you've attended an event, performed on our stage, shared a post, or supported us in any way, thank you for being part of this journey.
The Songbird Coven exists because of a community that believes local music matters. With your help, we can continue providing a welcoming platform for songwriters, fairly support the artists who share their gifts with us, and keep these events accessible for everyone who loves live music.
Thank you for helping us keep the music going.
The Songbird Coven exists because of a community that believes local music matters. With your help, we can continue providing a welcoming platform for songwriters, fairly support the artists who share their gifts with us, and keep these events accessible for everyone who loves live music.
Thank you for helping us keep the music going.
Our Partners
Once the campaign is over, this page will become our "supporter appreciation page". If you'd like your name or business to appear here for one (1) full year, donate $40+ (minimum The BRIDGE Tier") OR if you'd like it to permanently be on our website under "our founding supporters" donate $50+ (minimum The HOOK Tier")
