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Big Easy Cruise to Partner with the Americana Music Association

07:00 July 25, 2024
By: Lillian Foster

Over 100 Live Performances

StarVista LIVE's Big Easy Cruise and Sandy Beaches Cruise have joined forces to benefit the Americana Music Association through fundraising on their 2025 voyages. Jam-packed with a spectrum of artists representing Americana's musical roots, both cruises are guaranteed to provide guests with an exceptionally groovy experience.


Starting in Fort Lauderdale, the second annual Big Easy Cruise, taking place on Holland America's luxurious Nieuw Amsterdam ship, will set sail on January 5 through 12, 2025, with stops in Key West, Belize City, and Cozumel.

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"In addition to delivering a world-class, luxury-themed music experience to our guests, we also are committed to supporting the mission of the Americana Music community and sharing the great passion for this music with our guests," StarVista LIVE president Mike Jason said in a press release.

With over 100 live performances including a mix of locally acclaimed New Orleans musicians, the Big Easy Cruise will boast famed artists such as Trombone Shorty, Marcia Ball, Keb' Mo', The Allman Bets Band, and many more.

In an effort to raise funding for the Americana Music Association, Big Easy Cruise and Sandy Beaches Cruise are hosting exclusive onboard events with artists, in addition to sharing information about the association's mission via various platforms throughout the ship.

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"We are thrilled to partner with StarVista Live and so appreciate their vision of community. [We are] especially delighted to support the Big Easy and Sandy Beaches Cruises whose lineups include a wide range of Americana music and classic Louisiana sounds, legends, and the next generation of stars," Americana Music Association and Foundation Executive Director Jed Hilly said in a press release.

Working closely with artists, labels, festivals, agents, publishers and consumers, The Americana Music Association is a nonprofit designed to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. Taking place in Nashville from September 17 through 21, AmericanaFest celebrates the Americana Music Association and the rich history of Americana itself.

Tickets for the 2025 Big Easy Cruise are selling fast. To purchase tickets and learn more about the Big Easy Cruise, visit bigeasycruise.com.

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