CutTime Powers FFCC’s Event Ticketing with Simple Raise
Equipping marching arts circuits and other music and arts organizations with digital tools to enhance the ticketing experience while maximizing their impact.
St. Augustine, FL (October 2, 2025) - CutTime, LLC, a leading provider of fine arts program management software, is pleased for Simple Raise to serve as the official event ticketing provider for the Florida Federation of Color Guards Circuit (FFCC), a nationally recognized organization providing a competitive outlet for color guard, indoor marching percussion and percussion teams and Winds. Each year FFCC runs more than thirty contest events, featuring 20,000 marching arts performers and attracting over 40,000 fans who come to support and celebrate their artists.
Patrons will now enjoy a more streamlined ticket purchase and redemption experience, powered by Simple Raise. Fans can purchase tickets for multiple contest events in a single shopping flow and instantly receive their passes on their device. They also have the opportunity to purchase tickets via QR code using ready-made gate flyers on the day of events. Tickets are redeemed with a single tap and gate staff have the ability to look up and manage ticket purchases from their phones.
The new ticketing partnership between FFCC and CutTime enables more fans to enjoy supporting their performers while reducing operational demands on staff. Ticket sale proceeds are further maximized for the circuit with Simple Raise’s coverage of processing fees through voluntary tipping.
For over forty years, FFCC has been a driving force for performers, educators, volunteers, and champions of the visual and performing arts, said Corey Black, CEO of CutTime. As members of this community, we are honored to support FFCC’s mission through our partnership. The SimpleRaise platform will help reduce costs, streamline operations, and allow FFCC to focus on what matters most: creating meaningful opportunities for young performers to thrive.
The marching arts offer an incredible artistic legacy that spans generations of families said Mike Higbe, President of FFCC. As we grow our footprint and expand our fan base, maintaining the personal warmth behind our community-first brand experience offline and online is paramount. Corey and his team intuitively understood our unique ticketing challenges and delivered a game changing solution that will take our circuit to new heights. We are thrilled to adopt Simple Raise’s technology for our contests.
FFCC’s 2025 Outdoor Season opens on October 4, 2025 and concludes with Championship contests taking place on November 8th and 15th. For more details and ticket purchase, go to https://ffcc.org/events/outdoor-contests/
About CutTime, LLC
CutTime, LLC equips Fine Arts leaders with the technology and capabilities they need to maximize their teaching and advocacy impact. Together with our industry partners, we are revolutionizing how music, theatre, dance, and other programs support and advance their members' learning experiences. CutTime’s platform manages millions of inventory assets and provides time saving communication and financial tools for thousands of fine arts programs across North America. With one easy-to-use, interconnected software package created by an expert team of former fine arts educators and performers, we help organizations of all sizes provide a deeply meaningful experience for students, families and their communities. Learn more at https://gocuttime.com, Facebook and YouTube @gocuttime and LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/cuttimellc
About FFCC
The FFCC was founded in 1985 by a small group of music educators with the intention of bringing performers, directors, and spectators together to celebrate the accomplishments and excellence of their efforts. It has grown into a statewide organization with national influence, serving teams across Florida, South Georgia and as far west as Mississippi. Our marching band circuit focuses on educationally centered judging, consistent and standardized experiences, and building community. Learn more at https://ffcc.org, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @ffcc1985.
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