The Americana Music Association is now accepting applications from artists and bands interested in showcasing their talents during the 21st annual AMERICANAFEST — a six-day festival and conference celebrating American roots-inspired music that takes place in Nashville, Tennessee in mid-September. The showcase submissions deadline is Friday, March 6.
Artists – both veteran performers and newcomers — may submit their applications, along with a $25 fee (free for Americana Music Association members) through the organization’s digital platform (here).
A panel comprised of concert/club promoters, media professionals and retailers. will review the submissions and select some 300-showcase artists. Most showcase slots will be 45-minutes in duration, although some may be 30-minues. All applicants will be notified by June 30 as to whether or not they’ve been selected. A very competitive process, some 1,900 submissions were received last year.
Extending from Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Sunday. Sept. 20, 2020, AMERICANAFEST will feature daytime panel discussions and seminars and evenings chock-full of artist showcases at venues throughout the Music City, as well as the annual Americana Honors & Awards show. AMERICANAFEST attracts thousands of artists, music industry professionals, journalists, and fans.
Established in 1999, the Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-profit trade association whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. For more information, visit www.americanamusic.org.
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