We Won 20 NOLA Funk Fest Tickets — Here's How to Get One

Great news for our mentors: The COPE Project NOLA has been awarded 20 complimentary tickets to the 2026 NOLA Funk Fest, thanks to the Funk for All Community Ticket Program!

What Is Funk for All?

Funk for All is a new community ticket initiative providing 600 complimentary tickets to Greater New Orleans residents who face a financial barrier to attending this year's NOLA Funk Fest. The program is underwritten by Funky Tucks and administered through trusted community organizations already serving our region — and we're proud that COPE was selected as one of them.

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How Our Mentors Can Get a Ticket

These 20 tickets are available to current COPE mentors. If you're a mentor and you're interested in attending, here's what to do:

1. Reach out to us to let us know you'd like a ticket.

2. Let Lauren know by October 9th — after that date, tickets will go to other mentors on the list.

📧 Lauren Temple — ltemple@facetofacecenter.org

A Thank You to Funky Tucks

We're grateful to Funky Tucks and the Funk for All program for making this possible. Programs like this remind us how much stronger our community is when organizations come together to remove barriers and create access — and we're honored COPE could be part of it.

If you're a current mentor and want to experience NOLA Funk Fest, don't wait — reach out to Lauren before October 9th to claim your spot!