Community enjoying live music on a Spearfish patio during the Invitational

Support QCSI

Keep Original Music Alive

Your donation directly supports songwriters, funds community events, and helps build Spearfish into a destination for original music. Every dollar matters.

Where Your Donation Goes

67%

Artist Fees & Support

Headliner contracts, participating songwriter compensation, travel support, and sound production. We pay artists because their work has value.

22%

Production & Venues

Venue rental at The Matthews Opera House, sound equipment, stage setup, and event production across all downtown locations.

11%

Marketing & Community

Printed materials, artist booklets, digital marketing, and community outreach to grow awareness of original music in the Black Hills.

Make a Donation

Queen City Songwriters Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. EIN: 99-3218012. All donations are tax-deductible.

For check donations, email contact@qcsongwriters.com for mailing details.

Your Impact

$25

Covers printed materials for one songwriter — their artist card, booklet entry, and event signage.

$100

Funds a full songwriter round at a downtown venue — sound setup, promotion, and artist support.

$500

Sponsors an entire venue for the Invitational — two days of rounds, sound, and production.

Other Ways to Help

Not in a position to donate? You can still make a huge difference. Attend events and bring friends. Share our posts on social media. Tell a songwriter about us. Volunteer during the Invitational. Word of mouth is our most powerful tool.