If you’re attending SXSW 2010, you’ll have a couple of chances to get your Tennessee fix while soaking in the Texas sun.
Monday, March 15 – T(ea) for Tennessee Party
Our T(ea) for Tennessee Day Party with American Songwriter gets an “Interactive” overhaul. We are hosting T2, the second annual T(ea) for Tennessee party with Cisco Systems and Music City during SXSWi, Monday March 15 at Elysium with music, free drinks, custom t-shirts printed onsite, a chance to win a $1,500 prize package from AVID (Pro Tools), and much more.
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The event is open to badge holders and the general public but you must RSVP to enter to win the AVID package.
Wednesday, March 17 – Official NBN SXSW Showcase
We will also return to Maggie Mae’s Gibson Room (512 Trinity Street) for The Second Annual NBN SXSW Showcase. The lineup includes:
- Madi Diaz – 8pm
- Ten Out of Tenn – 9pm
- Matthew Perryman Jones – 10pm
- The Young Republic – 11pm
- The Ettes – 12midnight
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Next BIG Nashville 2009 has come and gone, and we extend a warm THANK YOU to the fans, artists, panelists, sponsors, media, and any other friends/family who made this year such a fantastic event. Check out 2009 photos below, and we’ll see you in 2010. Yep, we’re already excited for next year…
The Official NBN Rummage Sale at Yazoo Brewery
Swing by to find merchandise for $25 and under from American Apparel, Hue, Two Elle, and more. Plus, DJ and live band sets from the likes of Gay Werewolf, Nast Looks (Madi Diaz), Micah Dalton, and The Coolin’ System. Saturday, October 10, 12noon-7pm.
Everyone’s Buzzing About Next BIG Nashville
Check out the recent coverage from Billboard, Pitchfork, American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, IFC.com and Hypebot… and even press about NBN press in the Nashville Scene. Good stuff.
“Next Warped Nashville” Stage to Debut at Next BIG Nashville Saturday, October 10
Continuing its efforts to promote new talent, the VANS WARPED TOUR has announced “Next Warped Nashville,” a Vans Warped Tour® stage set to debut at this year’s Next BIG Nashville Music Festival and Conference on October 10. Next Warped Nashville will feature performances from Warped bands Therefore I Am, VersaEmerge and Conditions, along with several emerging artists. Read more
Brite Revolution Presents: NBN 09 Kickoff Party
Innovative Nashville music company Brite Revolution presents NBN’s opening night shindig featuring the Nashville debut of Ten Out of Tenn’s new lineup and the Nashville debut of acclaimed vocal group SONOS as well as Brite artists Andy Davis, Ben Rector, Emily DeLoach, Charlie Hardin and Lorien and an afterparty featuring Modern Skirts.
NBN’s “Honky Tonk Takeover” Friday, Oct. 9 from 7-10pm
NBN artists will be rocking on the honky tonk stages made famous by Hank and the other Ryman renegades. The showcases will be free and open to the public at legendary venues a la Tootsie’s and other neon nightspots like Paradise Park, the Wheel and Full Moon Saloon.
Future Sounds/WOXY.com Presents
The taste makers at Future Sounds‘ present a series of showcases at Exit/In featuring The Black Angels, Jemina Pearl (ex-Be Your Own Pet), Matt Friction & The Cheap Shots, David Vandervelde, Other Girls, Cortney Tidwell, The Dexateens, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Bear in Heaven, Disappears and more. With a special opening night show featuring Phosphorescent, Alberta Cross and Caitlin Rose Wed. Oct. 7 at The End.
BIG Picture Film and Music Events at Belcourt Theatre
All The Way From Michigan, Not Mars The Nashville Premiere of the Rosie Thomas documentary. Rosie will also be performing after the screening. WE FUN The Nash-made documentary on the Atlanta underground music scene, featuring Black Lips, King Khan, Deerhunter and more.

