The Newport Festivals Foundation, the crew behind the legendary Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, is giving Rhode Island drivers a new way to roll — and rock — with the launch of its first-ever official state license plate.
The sleek new plate, now up for pre-order, is more than just a badge of music fandom. It directly supports the Foundation’s Free Music Lessons program, which provides high-quality, private music instruction to students across Rhode Island — no cost, no strings, just pure access to music.
Here’s the deal: each plate goes for $42.50, with $20 from every order going straight to funding those lessons. But before these plates can hit the streets, Newport Festivals needs to hit a different kind of milestone — 600 pre-orders. Until then, payments sit safely in escrow. No refunds, but fans will be updated once that magic number is reached and production kicks off.
It’s a chance to carry a piece of Newport’s legendary music legacy on your bumper — while helping the next generation find their sound.
To learn more or reserve a plate, visit https://newportfestivals.org/license
Like Newport Buzz? We depend on the generosity of readers like you who support us, to help with our mission to keep you informed and entertained with local, independent news and content. We truly appreciate your trust and support!
