DES MOINES, Iowa — The annual 80/35 Music Festival is facing an uncertain future after the organization behind the event announced it would end operations.
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) was founded in 2005 to build and support a growing music scene in central Iowa. Now, the nonprofit is calling it quits.
"The landscape has changed significantly, and we believe the many other music-related organizations and businesses in central Iowa are well-positioned to continue the work to foster our local music culture, and strive to position Des Moines as a nationally-recognized music city," the organization shared on its website.
Since its conception, DMMC has hosted dozens of local music events, summer music camps and more. In addition, the group has hosted 15 editions of the 80/35 Music Festival.
The festival has previously featured up-and-coming indie musicians, as well as bigger acts such as Kesha in 2018 and Charli XCX in 2022.
However, with DMMC out of the picture, the organization said the festival's future is "undetermined."
Following the organization's announcement, organizers said they will be working with partners and vendors to gradually scale back operations.
"We want to commend the many volunteers, sponsors, donors, advocates, and event attendees that supported the DMMC’s cause over the years," DMMC said in a statement.
