Next Big Nashville 2009, Music City’s own four-day music festival and conference, doesn’t roll around until the second week in October. But if you’re a Nashville artist looking to get in on the action, now is the time to apply.
Even if you’re not a big shot you’ve got a chance – artists ranging from unsigned singer-songwriters to major label acts have performed at Next Big Nashville in its first three years. And given that the number of artists on the schedule ballooned from 33 to 200 in two short years, your chances of getting in this year are better than they’ve ever been.
Interested in playing for the Next Big Nashville crowds? You’ll want to visit this website, fill out the form, and send in two songs and the $10 entry fee. NBN’s cutoff for submissions from bands and solo artists is 1:00 p.m. CDT on July 13th, so now is the time to apply. The folks in charge will let you know within a month if you’ve been accepted for this year’s festival.
Still on the fence? Last year’s Next Big Nashville drew 15,000 music fans to more than a dozen Music City venues. If the fledgling festival’s track record so far is anything to judge by, this year’s iteration should be even bigger. For a look at some footage of last year’s event, take a gander at this video.
If you’re an East Nashville artist who’s going to play at NBN, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at comments@eastnashvilleblog.com.
