Here's How Gibson Gives Plays it Forward!

NASHVILLE, TN (April 22, 2024) Gibson Gives is honored to partner once again with FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN to raise funds to support Williamson County Public Schools and music education initiatives. This year, Gibson Gives and FirstBank Amphitheater brought their selection of 22 guitars signed by Lana Del Rey, Noel Gallagher, Tenacious D, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Chicago, Tears For Fears, Kenny Loggins, Steve Miller Band, Goo Goo Dolls, and more to the Music Icons Auction from Julien’s and raised $48,825.00 this spring. To date, the Gibson Gives and FirstBank FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program has raised and over $120,000 for Williamson County Public Schools.

Austin, TX (March 2024) This year, Gibson Gives collaborated with the Give A Note Foundation to bolster the American Songwriter Contest.

The winner, an extraordinary 10-piece ensemble named Grand Master (complete with a harp player), offers a fusion of Spirogyra and Steely Dan influences in their distinctive style.

Gibson Gives provided the Give A Note Foundation with a Kramer Guitar, which was presented to the band by Bootsy Collins on behalf of GAN at SXSW.

Pittsburg, PA (February 2024) - Gibson Gives is thrilled to have backed the inauguration of the brand-new Point Park University Pioneer Records Location. Our support included providing Electric and Acoustic Guitars along with KRK gear for the Studio expansion.

Furthermore, we contributed two guitars for the establishment of a Campus-wide Music Wellness Room. This space offers students a haven to alleviate stress and seek moments of inspiration through the joy of playing music.

Gibson Gives Supports Music Will with Harman at AES 2024

Las Vegas, NV (February 2024) Gibson Gives proudly supported in efforts to raise funds for Music Will (in collaboration with Harman International) at AES. As part of our support, we provided a Signature Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Jr. Guitar, autographed by the renowned band Green Day. Music Will is dedicated to providing Public Schools with a distinctive Modern Band program, offering students an opportunity to explore music beyond traditional band and orchestra methods.

Gibson Gives Supports the John Lennon Bus at NAMM 2024

Anaheim, CA (January 2024) Gibson Gives proudly backs the 2024 IMAGINE PARTY, featuring the Lennon Bus showcased on the NAMM show floor this year. Through our support, Gibson Gives provided guitars for daily raffles, aiming to raise funds for the operation of the Lennon Bus. Additionally, Gibson Gives continues its support for the International Contest, a tradition aligned with the inception of the bus. Each year, 24 international winners are awarded both electric and acoustic guitars, while Runners Up receive a Maestro pedal. Moreover, Gibson Gives sponsors 12 monthly contests, with each winner receiving an Epiphone guitar with a case, alongside 4 quarterly contests, each featuring a single winner. Notably, the Lennon Bus enjoys sponsorship from Gibson Gives, alongside partners like Dolby Atmos, Apple, Battleborn Batteries, and the NAMM Foundation.

Gibson Gives + Gibson Brands + Gibson Garage work to bring relief to Victims of the Tennessee Tornadoes of December 2023

Nashville, TN (December 2023) Gibson Gives with Gibson Brands Inc., and the Gibson Garage have partnered to provide donations of necessary items for relief to the communities of Clarksville, Madison, and Hendersonville/Gallatin Tennessee to provide aid to thos in need from the December 2023 Tornadoes that impacted the area this month.

We are also partnering to provide some replacement guitars to some music education facilities that lost all their instruments.

Gibson Gives + Free Guitars For Kids Partner for Maui Relief

Maui, HI. (October/November 2023) - Gibson Gives and Free Guitars for Kids are partnering with artist, Kapali Long to send guitars to 6 established ‘refugee’ camps in Maui where they will be used to help kids cope with displacement and loss until life can start to return to normal. This brings a level of music wellness and provides healing and comfort to the victims of the fires - well beyond when focus on the event is forgotten. The guitars will be arriving with the artist in December.

No Strings Attached + Gibson Gives supports UK-based Music Therapy Program - ReTune

NO STRINGS ATTACHED brings together some of the biggest names in music for a unique creative project, in partnership with Gibson Gives.

Each participating artist has created an original artwork on the wooden soundboard of a Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar.

Framed alongside scratch plates signed by the artists, the artworks will be exhibited at the Scotch of St. James in central London before being sold in an online auction. Prints from the project will also be on display throughout the auction at the South Mills Arts centre in Bishop’s Stortford.

This event raised approximately $9,000 for Gibson Gives.

Gibson Gives TEMPO teams with the University of Tennessee’s Institute for Public Service (SMART Program)

Knoxville, TN (October 2023) TEMPO Live Music Venue program continues to grow as we partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Institute for Public Service’s SMART Initiative Substance Use Program to replicate the Live Music Venue Program in Knoxville.

In October, we placed the initial 10 units in Live Music Venues around the University of Tennessee. By the end of the first weekend, we had already used two doses to save lives! Saving one life makes this program worthwhile! We’ve now placed over 20 units in the Knoxville area.

Click Here to hear the Podcast Interview regarding the TEMPO and SMART Program .

University of Louisville + Gibson Gives supports Music Therapy Program

Louisville, KY (September 2023) Gibson Gives partnered with the University of Louisville Music Therapy Program and director, Chris Millett to provide instruments. As part of their graduate program therapy research finals, students must spend a semester working with underserved kids who come in and work on therapy through music with a music student teaching the kids how to play guitars.

Gibson Gives provided the guitars for the pilot program and now that it has been proven successful, provided guitars for the program to grow and become a permanent part of the Music Therapy Program

Gibson Gives TEMPO Program supports the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute for the Healing Appalachia Festival and trains over 20,000!

West Virginia (September 2023) TEMPO (Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdose) , in partnership with the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute provided guitars for give-away during Healing Appalachia, as well as was a call out for attendees as Naloxone training was done.

The three-day festival held in Lewisburg, WV, between September 21-23. Every night, right before the headlining act, the team took center stage, not just to gift a Gibson guitar, but more importantly, to train the audience on administering life-saving naloxone.

We achieved a significant milestone by distributing 853 ONEboxes and 1,706 life-saving naloxone doses and training 20,000 attendees from stage.

Gibson Gives Partnership with Purdue University Polytechnic’s School of Mechanical Engineering

Nashville, TN (September 2023) Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program and Gibson Gives have formed an alliance offering students the necessary experiential learning to create highly skilled future luthiers. Gibson Gives has provided guitars for playing examples as well as a host of items to serve for lab studies. The program also furthers the prep of students in the study of music trades.

Gibson Gives Supports Ryan Seacrest Foundation Hospital Studios

Nashville, TN (September 2023) Gibson Gives partnered with Ryan Seacrest Foundation to provide gear for the opening of their 13th studio at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York. This resulted in Gibson Gives providing new gear to all 13 locations in the month of September and October of this year. Provided were guitars (electric and acoustic) as well as KRK Studio headphones and monitors. We are proud to partner with Ryan Seacrest Foundation as they continue the pursuit of in-hospital music wellness programs!

Gibson Gives Supports Musicians On Call at the Pilgrimage Festival

Franklin, TN (September 2023) Gibson Gives hosted strategic partner, Musicians On Call with a booth at the Pilgrimage Festival. This booth allowed them to capture a years worth of content with artists for their in-room video performances and to arrange with artists to provide live in-room performance for patients as part of their music therapy program. Gibson Gives is the official stringed instrument provided for Musicians On Call.

Gibson Gives Sponsors the Country Music Hall of Fame Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum

Nashville, TN (August 2023) The Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum honors music industry leaders who continue Scruggs’s legacy as a formidable businesswoman who set new professional standards in artist management. This year’s ceremony honors Lorianne Crook, a television and radio host, producer, and writer, as well as the president of Jim Owens Entertainment, Inc. Since 1983, she and Charlie Chase have co-hosted several different country music news television shows, specials, and award shows, as well as the long-running radio show —The Crook and Chase Countdown. Crook is a member of the Country Radio Hall of Fame. Gibson Gives was the founding sponsor of this event and this marks the 15th event for the Louis Scruggs Memorial Forum.

Stax Music Academy and Gibson Gives Announce Recipients For 2023-2024

SMA Afterschool Program

NASHVILLE, TN (August 30, 2023) Stax Music Academy and Gibson Gives have announced the student scholarship recipients for the new SMA Afterschool Program for 2023-24.

The incredibly talented student recipients of the Gibson Gives Scholarship for the SMA Afterschool Program at Stax Music Academy include: Isaiah Blair, Zariya Scullark, Shaun Murray, and Jack Ward. Available to all middle and high school students with an interest in music, the Stax Music Academy (SMA) Afterschool Program is energetic, challenging, and designed to help students earn music scholarships to college and result in civic-minded, socially conscious, successful adults. In addition to participating in the SMA music program, these gifted guitarists will be honored at a special reception on September 14th at Stax Music Academy in Memphis, TN.

See Full Press Release Here

Gibson Gives + Newport Folk Festival

Newport, RI (July 28-30, 2023) Gibson Gives partnered with Newport Folk Festival to celebrate the power os music. Gibson G3 artist, Grace Bowers performed along with others. Gibson Gives is continually committed to showcasing the power of music education and music wellness.

Sitka, Alaska (June 23, 2023) Free Guitars for Kids teamed up with Alaska Airlines and Gibson Gives to donated 156 guitars to the incredible kids at the Sitka Fine Arts camp! This was the 50th anniversary of the camp!

They represent 47 Alaskan communities and 23 states and teach every art form imaginable to elementary through high school age kids.

Gibson Gives + Notes For Notes + Airstream Partnership for Bonnaroo

Manchester, TN (June 14-18,2023) Gibson Gives and Notes For Notes partnered with Airstream Inc to provide a mobile Airstream Studio for Bonnaroo. Kids were able to cut tracks with participating artists and performers during the event.

Gibson Gives partners with Free Guitars 4 Kids to Give Away 200 Guitars to Kids

Nashville, TN (Friday, June 9, 2023) Gibson Gives partnered with Free Guitars 4 Kids during the Gibson Garagefest during CMA Fest to gift 200 Nashville area children with brand new guitars to ignite their passion for music.

American Idol Winner Iam Tongi and 3rd runner-up Colin Stough were on hand to help give away guitars!

See full Garagefest Event Press Release Here

Gibson Gives Sponsors Hometown to Hometown Event

Nashville, TN (June 6, 2023) - Gibson Gives partnered with Save The Music Foundation and SongFarm Foundation to present Hometown to Hometown. The program brings together the Nashville music community to raise funds to serve music education in under-served public schools. The event raised in excess of $200,000.

See CMTs Coverage Here

Gibson Gives and Save The Music Foundation

Announce 2023 Scholarship Winners

NASHVILLE, TN (May 24, 2023) Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, is thrilled to announce its annual music scholarship program the Gibson Gives Scholarship--in partnership with the Save The Music Foundation--has chosen nine young students for 2023. The goal of the Gibson Gives and Save The Music Scholarship is to advance equitable opportunities that help musicians and prospective music students nationwide develop careers in the music industry. The Gibson Gives and Save the Music Scholarship program is available to students who are planning to pursue music at a college, university, or music academy. Each recipient receives one acoustic or electric guitar, as well as a $5,000 cash grant to assist in their ​college funding. The Gibson Gives and Save The Music Scholarships alone will result in $67,000.00+ (9 grants of $5,000 and 9 Gibson guitars) in giving to young musicians.

“Music education shaped who I’ve become in life," says, Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director, Gibson Gives. “The leadership and teamwork developed while participating in music programs will serve young adults for the rest of their lives. We are honored to be in a position to provide these scholarships in support of Save The Music and music education.”

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Gibson Gives Continues to expand the TEMPO Program

and their Live Music Venue Footprint

Nashville, TN (May 19, 2023) Emergency Opioid Kits continue to be donated to local music venues in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. “It’s a simple nasal spray that will attack the neurons in the brain that are telling you to stop breathing and re-engage you to breathe again,” said Dendy Jarrett, the Executive Director of Gibson Gives.

When you open what’s called a “One box” kit, there’s a training video in English and in Spanish to show how to help someone who’s overdosing.

Dendy Jarrett is the executive director of Gibson Gives, a non-profit focused on music education and wellness. Jarrett explains how the number of overdoses concerned encouraged them to develop a program called “T.E.M.P.O” which stands for “Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdose.”

“For the last two years, over a hundred thousand people have died from overdose in the United States. Over 700 in Davidson county alone. The last two years running,” said Jarrett. “

This is the new AED,” said Leavitt. David Leavitt provides his security guards with these kits. He explains how having this nearby is so critical.

“Well with downtown crowds and downtown traffic that can take several minutes and sometimes it can be too late by the time the paramedics arrive and people end up going to the hospital in a very critical condition,” explained Leavitt.

Gibson Gives Donates to National School of Arts in Cuba

NASHVILLE, TN (May 10, 2023) Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–donated 52 guitars, gear, and equipment to benefit students attending the National School of Arts in Cuba.

Access to even simple musical supplies such as guitar strings is limited in Cuba. Gibson provided 100 sets of guitar strings, guitar picks, and 52 Epiphone acoustic guitars to the 21 music education programs through the National School of Arts. Students and representatives of Havana elementary schools and conservatories were on hand for the gifting and celebration. Additionally, Gibson will donate 100 more Epiphone guitars to the school in the coming months.

“We have expanded our global growth at Gibson Gives over the past year, reaching corners of the globe we never thought possible,” says Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “After two years of negotiations, we are excited to bring music and much-needed gear for the first time to youth in the music and art schools who have limited supplies. Cuban music and songwriting have such a rich music history and a global impact; we are thrilled to be a small part of ensuring this tradition continues to thrive with the next generation.”

See full Press Release here

Gibson Gives Joins Luck Reunion to Celebrate Sister Rosetta Tharpe

NASHVILLE, TN (March 20, 2023) Sunday, March 19 in Austin, TX, Gibson, Luck, and Antone’s offered the unforgettable, artist-packed gospel brunch and tribute concert "Strange Things Happening: A Tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 1915-1973". The event, which took place at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch and capped an exceptional week of performances at Luck Reunion, honored the music icon Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the original "Soul Sister" who made an indelible impact on gospel and soul music. A trailblazing performer, Sister Rosetta Tharpe forged a style all her own that influenced countless musicians, including Elvis, Johnny Cash, Etta James, Little Richard, and more.

See full Press Release here

Gibson Gives shows up at SXSW

Austin, TX. (March 2023) Gibson Gives joined with Give A Note (Non Profit in support of Music Educators) and Music Unites Us to provide 12 Custom Wrapped Purple Kramers that were signed by artist Robby Krieger and auctioned to benefit music educators and music classrooms.

Gibson Gives joined The Kelly Clarkson Show

Los Angeles, CA (March 2023) Gibson Gives joined with The Kelly Clarkson Show in Los Angeles to present $15,000 worth of instruments to benefit Music Education in Schools.

Gibson Gives Sponsors the Rock The Ryman Event

Nashville, TN (March 2023) Gibson Gives sponsored the Rock The Ryman event to benefit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Gibson Gives partners with Guitars For Vets to present the Virtual

Rock 2 Remember Fundraising Concert

Nashville, TN (February 20, 2023) Gibson Gives sponsored the Guitars For Vets virtual Rock 2 Remember on Guitars For Vets Web Broadcast platform.

Gibson Gives teams with Ukuleles Kids Club to provide Ukuleles For Ukraine through the Gibson Gives Guitars For Peace program

Nashville, TN (February 2023) Gibson Gives donated $25,000 plus 50 Epiphone EpiLani Ukuleles through Ukulele Kids Club directly to Poland

where Music Therapists visit Ukrainian Refugee Camps to meet with kids to help them cope with war and displacement.

FirstBank Amphitheater and Gibson Gives

Raise Over $47,000 for Students and Music Education in Williamson County

FRANKLIN, TN (February 23, 2023) FirstBank Amphitheater’s 2022 concert season featured legendary performances from Miranda Lambert, Nine Inch Nails, Cody Johnson, Willie Nelson, Third Eye Blind, Halsey, Earth Wind & Fire, and so many more! Artists are extremely happy to participate in the program and to sign a classic Gibson electric or acoustic guitar knowing it will be auctioned off to a great local cause.

“We experienced overwhelming participation from performers throughout the season” says Rick McEachern, Owner FirstBank Amphitheater, “It’s very impactful program--15 guitars were autographed and auctioned creating a one-of-a-kind collectible for super fans and helping the next generation of aspiring musicians.”

In its premier season, the auction collected over $17,000. In this second annual guitar auction over $33,000 was raised – bringing the total going back into Williamson County to well over $47,000!

“We are happy to see Gibson Gives and FirstBank Amphitheater program grow and see the impact it is having on local music education in schools,” says Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director, Gibson Gives. “This program demonstrates Gibson’s commitment to the Nashville area and helping kids reach for their dreams.”

See full Press Release here

Gibson Gives TEMPO Live Music Venue Program

NASHVILLE, TN (January 26, 2023) Today, Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of the iconic, American instrument brand Gibson--has announced its TEMPO program will offer ONEbox™ opioid emergency response kits--which contain two doses of the opioid reversal medication Naloxone (Kloxxado®)--to 72+ live music venues in the Nashville, TN metro area. The new life-saving TEMPO Nashville Live Music Venue Program was announced earlier Today, Thursday, January 26--in alliance with the Metro Nashville Police Department--at the Gibson Garage in downtown Nashville.

— GIBSON GIVES ANNOUNCES 16,000 DOSE COMMITMENT OF KLOXXADO® 8MG NALOXONE FROM HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS DONATION VALUED AT $1 MILLION FOR TEMPO-

-POWERED BY KLOXXADO® OUTREACH PROGRAM —

Gibson Gives receives its largest donation to date from Hikma in response to the opioid overdose crisis.

NASHVILLE, TN (September 21, 2022) Last year, Gibson Gives--the purpose-driven charitable arm of the iconic American instrument brand Gibson—launched TEMPO-Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdose. The TEMPO program works with non-profits to provide both life-saving training for using the drug Naloxone (Kloxxado® Narcan), which is used to prevent opioid overdoses, and offer a support network for recovery from opioid addiction. Through TEMPO, Gibson Gives is training musicians, crew members, music industry professionals, and non-profits on how to properly administer Kloxxado® giving them the ability to reverse opioid overdoses and save lives.

 Gibson Gives’ TEMPO program is proud to announce a generous commitment of 16,000 doses of Kloxxado® (Naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray 8 mg from Hikma. The three-year commitment titled TEMPO, Powered by Kloxxado®  is valued at $1 Million, marking the largest single donation to Gibson Gives and its TEMPO program, so far.

Read the entire press release here.

— GIBSON GIVES HOSTS LITTLE KIDS ROCK AS THE REBRAND AS ‘MUSIC WILL’ AT THE GIBSON GARAGE —

September 15, 2022 - Gibson Gives hosted Little Kids Rock as they announced a rebrand to ‘Music Will’ at the Gibson Garage. Gibson Gives also presented them with 128 Epiphone Acoustic guitars through their Epiphone Empowered program in honor of Gibson’s 128 year history. See the complete Little Kids Rock to Music Will Story in this video:

— Gibson Gives Announces Guitars For Peace —

NASHVILLE, TN (September 7, 2022) Gibson, the iconic American-made instrument brand, and Gibson Gives--its philanthropic arm--are bringing the music community together to stand behind the Ukraine Relief effort, raising awareness and funds to aid the people of Ukraine.

Starting on October 11, bidding will open for the Gibson Guitars For Peace Ukraine guitars and their autograph books as part of Julien’s Auctions—the world record-breaking auction house to the stars—"Icons & Idols: Rock ‘N’ Roll” live auction. Bidding will conclude with the live auction on Friday, November 11, Saturday, November 12, and Sunday, November 13, online viawww.JuliensLive.com and in-person at the Hard Rock New York. Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person or online before the sale via the registration page to bid by phone (310) 836-1818, proxy, or in person, or online. For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com or call 310-836-1818.

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— GIBSON GIVES PRESENTS THE LOU PALLO SCHOLARSHIP —

September 2, 2022 (Lincroft, NJ) - The Rockit Live Foundation is honored to announce a special tribute concert celebrating the life and music of Lou Pallo, an incredibly accomplished guitarist who accompanied Les Paul for decades, as well as recorded and performed with countless world-renowned musicians.

A benefit concert will be held at The Cutting Room NYC on Sunday, October 2, at 3pm and will feature live musical performances from the Rockit Academy, Eddie Brigati, Ricky Byrd, Wé Ani McDonald, and very special guests. Tickets are on sale at The Cutting Room website.

In collaboration with Gibson—the iconic American instrument brand—a student will be awarded a Les Paul Custom guitar and a scholarship through Gibson’s philanthropic arm, Gibson Gives to further their musical education at the Rockit Academy.

“While there’s a struggle to keep music education alive, the Rockit Academy strives to actively engage young musicians in sharing and learning about the most influential work in music history” says Bruce Gallipani, Founder and Executive Director, Rockit Live Foundation. “Mr. Lou Pallo is a humble man who shared his passion, mentoring the students of Rockit Academy. We are forever grateful and honored to have known and worked with Lou.”

“Gibson Gives is committed to introduce, inspire, and amplify the power of music through guitars across all generations, genres, and genders through music education and wellness programs” adds Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director, Gibson Gives. “We are pleased to honor Lou Pallo, the ‘man of a million chords,’ and a Gibson artist through this scholarship. To recognize an artist like Lou not only helps keep the memory alive of who helped shape our sound at Gibson but highlights Lou’s incredibly giving heart.”

— GIBSON GIVES MUSIC BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FROM THE GIBSON GIVES STAGE —

August 31, 2022 - Gibson Gives partners with local NBC affiliate WSMV to launch the Gibson Gives Stage! Gibson recently finalized an evergreen partnership with the local Nashville NBC station, WSMV Ch 4. This agreement includes permanent branding of the new Gibson Gives Stage inside the WSMV station which is seen every day during the "Today in Nashville" show which includes live music performances from national and local artists, as well as interviews. “Today In Nashville” airs M-F from 1-3 on WSMV NBC Ch 4 Nashville.

— KRK SHARES THE HEALING POWERS OF MUSIC —

(December 14th, 2021) KRK Kares, a program of Gibson Gives, in partnership with Music Has Healing Power and Shriners Hospitals for Children, is creating heartwarming opportunities like the recent update to the Shriners Music Room at Shriners Hospital for Children in Pasadena, California. For patients like six-year-old Naira, going to the Shriners Music Room to sing, dance, perform, or simply observe their friends explore different instruments, can turn the mood around after a hard day of treatments. Music Has Healing Power Founder, Bruce Lowe, thanks the KRK ROKIT 5 studio monitors and KNS 6402 Headphones donated by KRK Kares for the positive effect they have had, not only on Naira’s day, but for all patients at Shriners in Pasadena.

— Gibson Gives Donates 50 Gibson Guitars to Guitars For Vets on the 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor —

(December 7, 2021) On the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, guitar maker Gibson took the time to honor all of those who served the country.

In an effort to give back to veterans of all generations, Gibson donated 50 guitars to the nonprofit "Guitars for Vets." The company is donating 40 Gibson guitars, five Epiphone guitars, five Kramer guitars, and a pair of KRK studio monitors.

The goal is to help provide new opportunities and healing to veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder.

— An Evening With Emmylou Harris at the Gibson Garage to benefit Gibson Gives raises $100,000 —

(November 17, 2021) - Emmylou Harris performed at the Gibson Garage to benefit Gibson Gives in an special event which raised over $100,000 so that Gibson Gives can continue to change lives through music… one guitar at a time.

NASHVILLE, TN (November 11, 2021) Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson—the iconic American guitar brand— sponsored the Guitars For Vets annual Rock To Remember event live cast from their website.

Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports Veterans struggling with the challenges of Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) by providing them with free guitars and lessons. To date, G4V and its nearly 500 volunteers have gifted more than 5,000 new guitars and 50,000 lessons to those that have endured the wounds of war. All of the instruments and accessories are provided free of charge to Vets in the program, but the cost must be met through donations. Guitars for Vets intends to raise $100K through this event so that the needs of the mission can be met. The show will be hosted by guitar phenom, Jared James Nichols. Additionally, Veteran graduates of the G4V program will be featured performing their original songs. List of Performers included: Tommy Emmanuel, Lzzy Hale and Joe, TESLA, Laine Hardy, Daughtry, Tyler Connolly, Cassadee Pope, Joey Belladonna, Ben Wells, Eric Paslay, Hannah Dasher, Nelson, Clayton Anderson, Honey County, Kapali Long, Jimmy Vivino and Kat Dyson, Francisco Martin. , Meghan Linsey and Tyler Cain. There were also special Veteran Performances featuring: David Cox. Jesse Tyler Frewerd. Scotty Hasting

For more information, please visit Guitars For Vets. See the entire media alert here.

— WOMEN WHO ROCK™ PRESENTED BY GIBSON GIVES—4TH ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT RETURNS TO STAGE AE IN PITTSBURGH, PA ON OCTOBER 16, 2021 —

PITTSBURGH, PA (October 1, 2021) Women will rock Stage AE Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 16 as the 4th annual Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns as a live, in-person concert event. Women Who Rock connects through the power of music and helps educate, support and fund women--centric health research. This year’s annual Women Who Rock Benefit Concert on October 16 will feature performances from singer-songwriter Rita Wilson, Lauren Monroe with Rick Allen of Def Leppard, Orianthi, The Vindys, and DJ Femi. Legendary singer-songwriter-drummer-percussionist and philanthropist Sheila E. will be on-hand to receive the 2021 Women Who Rock Impact Award. Host of IHEART RADIO 102.5FM WDVE Michele Michaels will return for the fourth year in a row as the emcee. All proceeds from Women Who Rock support the Magee-Women’s Research Institute(MWRI)--the nation's largest research institute dedicated solely to life-saving women's health research.

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GIBSON GIVES - PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE ICONIC AMERICAN GUITAR BRAND

DONATES $300,000 TO METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

AND MUSIC MAKES US TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

NASHVILLE, TN (September 22, 2021) Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson--the iconic American guitar brand--has announced today a $300,000 donation to benefit students attending Metro Nashville Public Schools. The public private partnership Music Makes Us will distribute the donation of guitars and other music equipment across Metro Nashville Public Schools music education programs, as well as sistering school districts.

The Gibson Gives donation will directly benefit students in schools with guitar learning programs including the following schools: Antioch High School, Bellevue Middle School, Donelson Middle School, H.G. Hill Middle School, Hillwood High School,John Overton High School, Maplewood High School, McGavock High School, and Nashville School of the Arts. The donation includes Gibson guitars (electric, acoustic, and bass guitars), 36 amplifiers, 1700 pairs of guitar strings, and 116 guitar stands. Additionally, Gibson Gives has provided 1000 PPE face masks to all Nashville Metro Public Schools music students valued at $4,000.

“Gibson Gives’ extremely generous donation to Metro Nashville Public Schools and Music Makes Us will make a huge difference for our guitar students and teachers across Nashville and Davidson County as they enjoy being back in classrooms and on stages together,” says Dr. Adrienne Battle, Director of Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools. “Thank you to Gibson Gives for once again sharing the gift of music with our schools.”

“Part of the mission of Gibson Gives is supporting music education,” says Dendy Jarrett Executive Director, Gibson Gives. “Music Makes Us through Nashville Public Schools is a fantastic program that bridges a gap between federal funds and school music needs. We are proud to support them right here in our hometown of Nashville, TN.”

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Read about the gift in The Tennessean Here

— Gibson Gives Partners With Renowned Sustainable Jewelry Brand The Guitarwrist For The New Gibson Gives Collection —

The Guitarwrist—the non-profit, sustainable jewelery brand--has today announced the exciting new collection, the Gibson Gives Collection. The Gibson Gives Collection contains a range of jewellery made from strings donated by Gibson--the leading iconic American instrument brand--through the use of their guitars from the Gibson London Showroom.  Each item is handmade and encompasses various styles of bracelet, ring, necklace, and earrings with a Gibson tag attached to each.   The items are packaged in a luxury hardshell presentation case in the classic Gibson guitar case colors of brown and pink crushed velvet.   Associated with each item is a Certificate of Authentication including a unique serial number. The Gibson Gives Collection from the guitarwrist is available exclusively online via: www.theguitarwrist.co.uk.

— Gibson Generation Group and JoyRx Music Unite

To Give Virtual Guitar Lessons To Kids Facing Cancer —

Ziggy Marley, Sergio Vallín of Maná, And Emily Wolfe Deliver Performances

NASHVILLE, TN (September 1, 2021) Gibson Gives and JoyRx Music® (formerly MyMusicRx)--the flagship program of Children’s Cancer Association (CCA)--are joining forces for a second consecutive year to bring the healing power of music to kids facing cancer and other serious illnesses. Starting September 1, the talented young Gibson Generation Group musicians, aka Gibson G3 will provide virtual music mentorship for Children’s Cancer Association which serves children by sharing guitar lessons, and giving hospitalized kids the chance to learn how to play an instrument. The performances and guitar lessons will be released throughout the year and can be viewed by the public 24/7, and for free at JoyRxMusic.org/Gibson.

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and from September 1 through September 22, Gibson and JoyRx Music will release performances from eight-time GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley, Maná guitarist Sergio Vallín, and blues-rock, singer-songwriter-guitarist Emily Wolfe.

Watch and share Ziggy Marley’s performance of his new song “Music Is Everything” now, HERE. In the coming weeks, tune-in to view Sergio Vallín and Emily Wolfe’sperformances on Gibson Instagram HERE and on JoyRx Music HERE.

“Gibson Gives is excited to engage our Gibson G3 artists to bring both music education and healing to kids,” says Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director, Gibson Gives. “We’re providing a life skill and also a distraction from the doctors, discomfort and pain. Music can be the best medicine! Helping JoyRx Music goes a long way in fulfilling the mission of Gibson Gives.”

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— Gibson Gives Raises Over $2.5 Million Dollars Worldwide —

Exceeds Expectations in Mission to Give the Gift of Music One Guitar at a Time

Philanthropic Arm of Gibson Makes a Meaningful Difference for Musicians and Music Across Education, Well-Being, Partnerships, and Related Music Causes to Set the Stage Going Forward —

NASHVILLE, TN (July 12, 2021) In July-2019, Gibson re-launched its philanthropic arm Gibson Gives--and upon its two-year anniversary, Gibson Gives is proud to announce it has raised over $2.5 million dollars worldwide through its mission of creating, developing, and supporting non-profit organizations in their efforts to advance musicians, as well as youth-focused education and wellness initiatives. Leveraging the success of Gibson Gives, the brand followed with KRK Kares, and has announced today the launch of Epiphone Empowered, Kramer Kares, and Mesa Mission. Under the umbrella of Gibson Gives--a 501(c)(3) organization--the above programs will follow the same success path and bring awareness to the charitable spirit of all the brands of Gibson. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music.

Gibson Gives has created two new groups which include an Influencers and an Artist Advisory Council to help drive the culture of giving back across Gibson’s brands, employees, artists, partners, events, and communities worldwide. The Gibson Gives Influencers and Artist Advisory Council will provide thought leadership, foundation, and funding strategy, as well as present philanthropic opportunities they are passionate about that fulfill the foundation’s mission to amplify the reach, message, and awareness of all program initiatives and non-profit partners. The Gibson Gives Artist Advisory Councilmembers include Lzzy Hale, Celisse, Alex Lifeson, Matt Heafy, Joe Bonamassa, Billy F. Gibbons, Slash, Captain Kirk Douglas, and more.

The Gibson Gives Influencers group is comprised of a community of leaders across theMusic and Entertainment Business, Sports, Youth, Education, Legacy, International, the Nashville “Music City” Community and our partner advisors. Gibson Gives Influencers include the following appointments: Music Education: Jeff Smith/Music Makes Us (Director of Arts, Metro Nashville Public Schools), Sports: Ken Adams (Co-Owner, Tennessee Titans), Matt Crews (CEO, Music City Grand Prix), Ian Ayers(CEO, Nashville Soccer Club), Music City Community: Ben Hall (Senior Director of Development, Country Music Hall of Fame), International: Lee Bartram, (Head of Marketing and Cultural Influence, Gibson Brands Europe), Youth: Toby Lee(musician), Legacy: Nina Miller (Executive Director of Miranda Lambert’s Mutt Nation/Former Executive Director, Gibson Foundation), Music Industry: Reid Shippen (Song Farm/GRAMMY® award-winning producer/engineer/mixer), Music Industry (Non-Profit): Melinda Colaizzi (Founder, Women Who Rock), Partner Influencer: Erica Krusen (Managing Director of Mental Health, MusiCares).

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PITTSBURGH, PA (October 1, 2021) Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson—the iconic American guitar brand--sponsored the 4th annual Women Who Rock Benefit Concert as they returned to a live, in-person concert event. Women Who Rock connects through the power of music and helps educate, support, and fund women-centric health research. The Women Who Rock event featured performances by Gibson Artists Rita Wilson and Orianthi. It also featured Lauren Monroe with Rick Allen of Def Leppard as well as The Vindys, and DJ Femi. There was a kick-off event and announcement of Gibson Gives sponsorship held at the Gibson Garage on August 25th and a pop-up shop to support at the Gibson Garage.Gibson and Gibson Gives also have partnered with Women Who Rock to produce a co-branded merchandise line to include picks, straps and multiple t-shirt designs which will launch in November at the Gibson Garage and online. Gibson Gives was honored to support Women Who Rock for the second year in a row and look forward to continuing our work with them.

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NASHVILLE, TN (November 11, 2020) Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson guitars, the iconic American instrument brand--and Guitars For Vets have announced the second annual ROCK TO REMEMBER, virtual concert will stream live on Veteran's Day, today, Thursday, November 11, at 7:00p CT/8L00p ET/5:00p PT via:https://guitars4vets.org/rock-to-remember/.

ROCK TO REMEMBER will be hosted by blues firebrand Jared James Nichols and feature performances from a diverse group of artists including Tommy Emmanuel, Lzzy Hale and Joe, Joey Belladonna, Frank Hannon of Tesla, Jimmy Vivino and Kat Dyson, Meghan Lindsey and Tyler Cain, Cassadee Pope, Daughtry, Nelson, Tyler Connolly, Hannah Dasher, Clayton Anderson, Laine Hardy, Eric Paslay, Kapali Long,Francisco Martin, and host Jared James Nichols. Additionally, U.S. military veterans David Cox, Jesse Tyler Frewerd, and Scotty Hastings who are graduates of the Guitars For Vets program will perform their original songs. These musicians join Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets to raise funds to provide music programs for returning U.S. military veterans afflicted with PTSD. ROCK TO REMEMBER will stream live in its entirety on Veteran’s Day, Thursday, November 11 at 7:00pm CT via:https://guitars4vets.org/rock-to-remember/.

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NASHVILLE, TN (August 19, 2021) Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson—the iconic American guitar brand--has teamed up with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF)for the next installment of The Nashville Sessions--a virtual concert series for children’s hospital patients across America. The virtual concert will be available at all 11 closed-circuit hospital networks for Seacrest Studios partner hospitals in September.

The Nashville Sessions concert features performances and interviews with multi-platinum selling, recording artist-songwriter and ACM “New Male Artist of the Year” award winner Jimmie Allen, ACM “New Female Artist of the Year” award-winning multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina, and next generation country music star Jillian Jacqueline, on location at the all-new Gibson Garage, which offers music fans theultimate guitar experience--in the heart of downtown Nashville, Music City USA. The artists perform several songs and talk about the inspiring stories behind their music in sit-down interviews. This installment of The Nashville Sessions will also feature a behind-the-scenes tour of the Gibson Garage, with Gibson’s President and CEO, James “JC” Curleigh.

“Music has always found a way to inspire, and now we are set to take this to another level with the Nashville Sessions,” says James “JC” Curleigh, President and CEO of Gibson Brands. “Our partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation will help bring virtual concerts to kids in challenging situations and hopefully brighten their day.”

“Putting music in front of patients has been proven to be a beneficial part of the healing process,” says Dendy Jarrett, Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “Gibson through Gibson Gives is excited to be able to contribute to the great work the Ryan Seacrest Foundation does by bringing music inside hospitals through their Seacrest Studios and in-room broadcasts.”

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Gibson Gives in partnership with Gibson Custom Shop Presents the Les Paul Custom Birthday Tribute Guitar

— To Benefit MusiCares and Save The Music! —

Designed as a tribute to Les Paul to honor him on what would be his 106th birthday. 

Created completely by hand by Custom Shop artisan Rick Hinrichsen, the portrait is wood burned and carved capturing Les joyfully with a guitar in hand. Les’ nickname, the “Wizard of Waukesha,” is represented on the hand-etched truss rod cover. “Vaya Con Dios” on the front of the guitar was recorded by Les Paul and Mary Ford and went to #1 on the charts. It was the theme song for the “Les Paul and Mary Ford at Home” television show.  

Les’ contributions to music are too numerous to represent on a single guitar.  He will forever be an inspiration to fans worldwide. This one-of-a-kind, Custom Shop guitar is a loving tribute to his legacy.  Bid now to support!

— Gibson TV in partnership with Gibson Gives presents Rig For Relief 2 —

Gibson TV in Partnership with Gibson Gives Presents Rig For Relief 2

Every donation earns a chance to win The Ultimate Gear Package, Swag, and A Flyaway Experience to The New Gibson Garage In Nashville, Tennessee.

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— KRK Kares (through Gibson Gives) and Notes For Notes

present the KRK Kares Kreator Kontest —

KRK Kares partners with Notes For Notes for the KRK Kares Kreator Kontest

In partnership with Notes For Notes, KRK Kares (through Gibson Gives is excited to announce the first Kreator Kontest to recognize the next generation of musicians, producers and engineers! Judged by a panel of KRK Kreator Alliance members, prizes will be awarded across (5) genre categories with the winners receiving a pair of KRK Rokit 5 monitors and a Best Record winner also receiving a pair of KNS 6400 headphones.

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— Gibson Gives and NAMM —

— NAMM’s Believe In Music Week Announces Matching Donation Program —

Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson guitars, the iconic American instrument brand are a part of NAMM's Believe in Music week (January 18-22), the online global gathering to unite and support the people who bring music to the world, industry leaders are announcing a matching donation program to benefit twelve organizations that work to advance music learning for people of all ages and abilities. Beginning today and on the Believe in Music platform, attendees will be able to donate to any of the twelve beneficiary organizations. Each donation will be matched dollar for dollar by generous supporters up to a cumulative amount of $10,000 per organization.

To participate and double your donation to Gibson Gives, please attend NAMM here and once registered and logged in, go to the donate button and select Gibson Gives as the Partner Organization benefactor.

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— Gibson Gives and Playing For Change —

— Gibson Gives Supports Playing For Change —

Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson guitars, the iconic American instrument brand announce a partnership with Playing For Change the movement created to inspire and connect the world through music and the Playing For Change Foundationwhich is dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world. Gibsonbelieves music has the universal power to unite people across the globe and activate the world to stand up for and champion the protection and promotion of human rights for all, especially those in the most vulnerable communities. From December 10th - 31st, when you purchase an Epiphone guitar on Epiphone.com, Gibson Gives will donate a guitar (up to 200 guitars) to Playing For Change.

In celebration of the annual Human Rights Day, Gibson will air the Peace Through Music: A Global Event for Social Justice concert event in its entirety streaming on demand via Gibson TV through December 31, Here.

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— Gibson Gives and Guitars For Vets Rock to Remember —

— Rock to Remember Event to Support Veterans raises over $30,000 —

Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson guitars, the iconic American instrument brand--and Guitars For Vets today announce the inaugural ROCK TO REMEMBER, a virtual concert featuring all original content on Wednesday, November 11, Veteran’s Day.

ROCK TO REMEMBER will be hosted by Jared James Nichols and feature performances from 20 plus artists across the U.S. These artists join Gibson Gives and Guitars4Vets to raise funds to provide music programs for returning U.S. military veterans afflicted with PTSD. ROCK TO REMEMBER will livestream in its entirety on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:30pm CT simultaneously on Gibson Facebook and LiveXLive, a global music and entertainment platform. Fans can donate directly to the Guitars4Vets music program or text “G4V” 707070 to donate. See Orianthi’s performance here. To donate and for more information, visit: Guitars For Vets

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— Musicians On Call and Gibson Gives —

— Musicians On Call and Gibson Gives Kick Off Partnership  —

Musicians On Call (MOC) is partnering with Gibson Gives to further MOC’s mission delivering the healing power of music nationwide. With this partnership, Gibson becomes the “Official Guitar Partner of Musicians On Call” and will support the organization through initiatives including a special monthly takeover of MOC’s Virtual Bedside Performance Program featuring Gibson sponsored artists.

“It is an honor for Musicians On Call to partner with such an iconic brand as Gibson Guitars and work closely with the dedicated team at Gibson Gives. They do incredible work making music accessible to new generations of musicians and music lovers,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. He further added, “Gibson’s continued support will help Musicians On Call deliver the healing qualities of music to thousands more patients, doctors and nurses experiencing stress and isolation in the hospital.”

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— Women Who Rock and Gibson Gives —

— October Concert Series to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness —

Gibson through Gibson Gives partnered to raise awareness for vital Breast cancer research in October 2020, Women Who Rock and Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson guitars--have teamed up for a new virtual concert series happening every Wednesday night in October at 5:00pm CT/3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET live, on Gibson TV HERE, all performances are archived. Accomplished singer-songwriter RITA WILSON will headline the virtual concert series which will be shot on location at both the Gibson Showroom in Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX. All donations generated from the Women Who Rock and Gibson Gives series in October will benefit Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI)--the nation's largest research institute dedicated solely to women's health research--and will be fully-matched by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan up to $25,000. To donate and for more information, visit: http://mageewomens.org/strikeachord.

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— Gibson Gives Plays It Forward —

— Bringing The Power of Music to Gallatin High School Students in Bozeman, Montana —

Gibson through Gibson Gives has partnered with Gallatin High School in Bozeman, Montana to bring the power of music to returning students this fall. Gibsonrepresentatives and country music artist Stephanie Quayle presented the young guitar players with a donation of 24 hand-crafted, high-quality, acoustic guitars from Gibson’s famed Bozeman facility to Gallatin High School’s music department and pledged their continued support to the students.

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— Gibson Gives “Rig for Relief” —

— Gibson Gives raises over $50,000 for MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund —

Gibson has partnered with Marshall Amplification, Universal Audio, Fulltone, SoloDallas, R2R, Christian Benner, and Dunlop & MXR Pedals, to create an eight-piece, high-value music rig (“Mark’s Music Rig”), with a combined value of over $13,000. Eligible participants who donate will be given one entry for every $10 donated to Gibson Gives. Only one donation per person is allowed to earn entries. Your donation is tax-deductible, and Gibson Gives (Gibson’s 501c3 Charitable Foundation) will donate 100% of all proceeds to the new MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund, supporting musicians in need. The program raised over $50,000.

— Gibson Gives Amped Give-Away —

Learning guitar is a great source of relieving overall stress and improving mental health. To help everyone get through these unsettling times, Gibson Gives, Sweetwater.com and Amped Guitar Learning have teamed up to offer new users 3 months of premium access to app-based guitar lessons from Amped. Now is the time to learn guitar and sharpen your playing skills with an activity that you can continue for a lifetime.  

To Get this limited offer - download the app and register a profile. Enjoy your learning!

— Notes for notes —

—“We’re so very grateful to the Gibson Foundation for the Gibson Guitars provided for our studio location” — Director, Notes For Notes - L.A. Studio —

Gibson Foundation is proud to support Notes For Notes. Their program designs, equipts, and staffs after-school recording studios inside Boys & Girls Clubs offering youth the opportunity to explore, create, and record music for FREE.

— Gibson Gives Tornado Relief —

— Gibson Gives mobilizes to replace guitars destroyed in Tennessee Tornados —

The day after the tornado struck Nashville and Middle Tennessee (March 2nd, 2020), Gibson Gives was “boots on the ground,” as they announced they would provide a replacement guitar for anyone who lost a guitar, any brand of guitar, and could provide adequate proof or their loss.

— Do It For The Love —

— Guitars For Vets —

— Gibson Gives Donates 14 Gibson Custom Shop Olive Drab G4V Guitars, 32 Epiphone Masterbilts, and 19,000 Sets of Gibson Guitar Strings —

“Gibson Gives is an opportunity to play it forward and this is what matters,” adds James “JC” Curleigh, President and CEO of Gibson . “We are pleased to join Guitars For Vets, when veterans come home, we should have solutions for them and we have solutions through music.

— Give A Note —

— Gibson partnered with Give A Note Foundation —

Gibson partnered with Give A Note Foundation (GAN) to bring the power of music to K-12 public schools in the heart of Music City, USA. A special performance and talk from the GRAMMY nominated, winner of The Voice, Gibson artist Cassadee Pope.

“Give a Note was founded in 2011 in partnership with the National Association for Music Education, Give A Note Foundation was created to strengthen music education opportunities for all students.”

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