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Nashville Songwriters Festival
Registration is Open for the 11th Annual Song Fest May 31-June 2, 2013
All festival badge holders are automatically registered to participate in the various parties, Speat To A Pro and all other happenings at the Fest. Go to one or all at your own pace!
What is the Fest? Come Play! |  | 
The Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row is several music happenings in one! Find your place in the mix. It's 4 days of live original music from all genres on multiple stages, education, parties, networking and gathering of friends representing the past, present and future of songwriting at the top of Music Row in Nashville, TN. May 30 - June 2, 2013. The live performances, Music Specialty Help Areas, Networking and Open Mic are concurrently running events. Attendees can take in all or parts and "Play it by ear!" Songwriters of all genres share their music on multiple stages and open sing rings. The fest is open to all forms of songwriting, from the novice to the professional. There are no pre qualifications to play or attend. Everyone is encouraged to come as they are. All attendees will have the opportunity to share their words or music and find their place in the mix.
For registered and non performing writers there will be a "Writer's Area" provided by the Fest near the Info Booth. At the display table attendees can deposit their CD'S and the fest staff will take inquiries or make sales for participants. Also drop off a copy of your songs in the Fest Drop Box where your materials can be checked out by the fest or forwarded to others. Performing and Non performing songwriters, music related business, volunteers and the public wishing to participate in the May 30 - 2, 2013 activities can register here or Email us your questions or call 615-424-1491. Crash At The Fest | |
Let's Hear Ya Song! | |
Come to share your music and have fun playing the songs that you have written. While at the fest we hope you get inspired, reinvigorated, find co writers, network and write some new tunes. Another historical gathering begins to shape up as we throw down at this years congregation to celebrate the spirit of the songwriter. Many special guest and surprises await but as always, the real featured writer is you! Sign up by Postal Mail In or Online. Fest Videos On YouTube! | |
Fest Summary by Fractured Lens http://youtu.be/QqIgUr1PSnA
A few other videos by Red Starr
and more.... Do a search on YouTube Nashville Songwriters Festival
Parking Is Free At The Fest! | |
There is plenty of Free Parking about and near the fest. You'll find maps and other parking tidbits under the Travel, Park, Eat & Sleep section of the menu. Imagine You're At The Fest: A Day By Day Account | |
A hypothetical day by day narrative of fest activies in words and pics for those of us who hate looking at schedule charts. Imagine you're Alice and you're in Music Wonder Land here... |
Become a Volunteer | |
All of the Festival's personnel are a result of the music community pulling together and giving their expertise. We're just a bunch of music people doing what we all do best. If you want to pitch in and help us help others visit us here. Multiple Stages Come Play! May 31-June 2, 2013 | |
Music Row Best Western Lounge Area 1407 Division Studio 33 Tent Stage 22 Music Circle East Aloft 1719 West End Avenue Citizens Bank Patio 1534 Demonbreun Soulshine Pizza Factory 1907 Division St
Otters 1528 Demonbreun Bobby's Idle Hour 1026 16th Ave. South Keeli's Co-Writers Corner (Open Mic) 20 Music Cnircle East After Hours Open Sing Ring (Unplugged Open) 20 Music Circle East Videos From the Gibson Bus | |
Check out the bus pics below...
Gain Brains! May 31-June 2, 2013 | |
Speak To A Pro Informational and Learning areas will be set up at the Music Row Best Western in the lounge area at 1407 Division Street 37203. Bring your questions and particular concerns and talk about what you want. During the course of the weekend Educational Dignitaries from various aspects of the Music Industry will be available at various times for your Our "Real Life" knowledge approach to learning the biz utilizes a real time environment.
2. Go when you want. Noon - 6PM Friday thru Sunday 3.Learn just about what specific items you ask for help in. Speal To A Pro areas cover.... Career Critique, Products Critique, Recording, Publishing, Plugging, Legal, Records, Duplication, Distribution, Radio, Video, Broadcasting, Shop, Management, Promotions, Productions... No more listening an hour to boring classes just to get 5 minutes of what you really wanted to know! Available to ALL festival badge holders and their guest. More details... Design-A-Fest | |
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While at the fest, writers can also attend the Specialty Music Areas on over 18 Industry Topics, Q & A sessions and gather other personal tid bits, all about the craft and business of songwriting.
They're released!
Without the help of dedicated "Fest Heads" we would not make it. The Nashville Songwriter's Festival is an underground effort. That's what makes us different. We have FEEL.
The Gibson Tour Bus was onsite at last years Nashville Songwriters Festival! Stop by and rock out on a Gibson Guitar in the exclusive onboard amp room. 
questions. VIP/Mentors will be on hand throughout the 3 day weekend to find answers to your questions and concerns. Check out topics listed below...
1.Select the categories you need help in below.