Knitting Factory Presents (KFP) announced today that they have finalized a multi-year partnership with Big Sky Brewing Company (BSBC), the locally owned and operated brewery based in Missoula with distribution in twenty-four states.

With this announcement comes the news that KFP and BSBC have broken ground on several key infrastructure improvements after more than a year of in-depth planning. The venue will now feature an engineered amphitheater bowl, improving sight lines for all concert goers and allowing for multiple mixed configurations, including general admission and reserved seated options. The new stage house will provide artists with a state of the art performance space and upgraded production capabilities. The venue offers scenic views of Lolo Peak and beautiful big sky country sunsets.

"Big Sky Brewing Company has had a great time hosting concerts such as Bob Dylan, Pretty Lights, Wilco, The Decemberists, Chris Young, Lindsey Stirling and more in our backyard over the past six summer seasons,” said Neal Leathers, president and co-founder of BSBC. “These concerts have allowed us to contribute nearly $500,000 to local non-profit organizations serving the Missoula community at large. Now, after nine months of designing the site improvements, obtaining construction permits and hiring contractors, we finally broke ground on our new and improved venue. We can't wait to show it off to concertgoers and for the 2017 concert season to begin!"

To date, KFP and BSBC have hosted over sixty concerts at the brewery’s current home in Missoula and the 2017 Summer Concert Series is off to a running start with 8 shows announced, to date. The Trey Anastasio Band will serve as the headliner for the grand-reopening of the venue on Saturday, June 3rd, and other performers include Rebelution June 23rd, Sublime with Rome July 4th, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals July 18th, UB40 Legends Ali, Astro and Mickey July 19th, Michael Franti & Spearhead September 11th and the debut of Travelers’ Rest August 12th and 13th, a new weekend festival presented by The Decemberists.

A full slate of events will be announced over the next few weeks giving BSBC its biggest season yet!