The Future Is Voting Tour featuring Jim James

We all know what’s at stake on Election Day. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are up for grabs. And the last two special elections came down to fewer than 2,000 votes -- about the number of students who can pack a large auditorium on campus.

So, Jim James and all the other performers will travel the country, donating 100% of their time and art to the cause of turning out voters. None of the artists participating on this tour are being paid.

• Jim will appear at all six shows; other performers will join for select dates
• Candidates of all political affiliations will be invited to participate in Q&A sessions
• Funds will directly cover the costs of bringing these events to college campuses at no cost to the students or schools

And you can help make it all happen by making a contribution. Moving the artists and staff to six college markets and campuses all over the United States is not easy... and it will be expensive, even if no one gets paid. And none of the schools will be charged anything. So, please pitch in what you can.

Any funds raised that exceed the tour expenses will be donated 100% to HeadCount to help them continue to support local and campus organizations doing important get-out-the-vote work. We realize that you are being asked to contribute to multiple campaigns and causes in election years. We feel strongly that this is a unique opportunity to come together as a national community and motivate younger voters to get out and make their opinions count!

Tour Schedule

The tour kicks off with a late-night celebration open to the public at Emo's in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, October 7, before heading off to college towns across the country. Here's the full schedule...

Sun, Oct 07  ||  Emo's (Austin, Texas)

Tue, Oct 09  ||  Texas State University (San Marcos, Texas)

Wed, Oct 10  ||  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Mon, Oct 15  ||  Georgia Theatre (Athens, Georgia)

Tue, Oct 16   ||  Simpson College (Indianola, Iowa)

Wed, Oct 17  ||  Canopy Club (Urbana, Illinois)

Tickets for the October 7 show in Austin are available for purchase here. The rest of the shows are primarily for students on each campus, but a limited number of tickets will be available to the public for the Athens, GA (tickets here), event. And there are lots of ways you can be part of this tour and help get out the vote.

Support The Tour

This is an amazing opportunity for you to support participation in the Midterm Elections and motivate college students in critical areas of the country to vote. You’ll help educate them on issues in their states and where the candidates stand, so they are armed with the facts at the ballot box.

• Our goal of $50,000 is the amount it will take to cover the costs of bringing the tour to six college towns.
• We've got a variety of giving levels, and every dollar donated truly does help.
• Perks for donations include a tour t-shirt, tour poster, and more!

Other Ways You Can Help

Even if you may not be able to make a donation, you can still help make this tour a reality!

• Help us get the word out by sharing the campaign with friends, family, and classmates.
• Post to social media using #TheFutureIsVoting and share what's driving you to be a part of the 2018 midterm elections.
• Visit HeadCount.org to learn more about getting involved in voter engagement.