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“A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily Jean
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“A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily Jean
May 17, 2026 | 12PM-9PM | The Cut, Gloucester, MA
Gloucester, MA — In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert: “A Day of Music and Stories” on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12pm to 9pm. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to directly support the families left behind.
One hundred percent of funds raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, the silent auction, and raffle donations will be distributed to the Lily Jean Fund, administered by the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Event highlights
Gloucester, MA — In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert: “A Day of Music and Stories” on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12pm to 9pm. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to directly support the families left behind.
One hundred percent of funds raised through sponsorships, ticket sales, the silent auction, and raffle donations will be distributed to the Lily Jean Fund, administered by the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Event highlights
? Live performances by local local bands and musicians
? Storytelling and remarks from members of Gloucester’s fishing and waterfront community
? Silent auction and raffle featuring donated goods, services, experiences, and artwork
? Community gathering to honor the crew and support impacted families
Why this matters
? Storytelling and remarks from members of Gloucester’s fishing and waterfront community
? Silent auction and raffle featuring donated goods, services, experiences, and artwork
? Community gathering to honor the crew and support impacted families
Gloucester’s fishing community is the heart of the city. The Lily Jean Benefit Concert is an opportunity for local businesses, organizations, and residents to turn grief into tangible support and demonstrate solidarity with the families who now face urgent emotional and financial needs.
Sponsorship and donation opportunities
A limited number of sponsorship packages are available, from Harbor Supporter to Captain/Presenting Sponsor, each offering varying levels of recognition and hospitality. In-kind donations for the silent auction and raffle (gift cards, services, products, experiences, artwork) are also requested. All sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Whitney Connolly
Marketing Director, The Cut
whitney.connolly@thecutlive.com
About the Lily Jean Fund
All proceeds benefit the Lily Jean Fund through the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
About The Cut
The Cut is a community-focused performance venue in Gloucester dedicated to live music, local arts, and events that bring people together.
Media contact
Whitney Connolly
whitney.connolly@thecutlive.com
For sponsorship materials and detailed benefit packages, please request the sponsorship tier sheet from the contact above.
For sponsorship materials and detailed benefit packages, please request the sponsorship tier sheet from the contact above.
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Whitney Connolly Marketing Director, The Cut
- March 05, 2026
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