8th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival June 4-6, 2010

Date: Mar 06, 2010

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8th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival June 4-6, 2010

The 8th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival features live original music performances of all genres on multiple stages, Classes hosted by professional instructors, an Open House, Song Contest and more….This networking opportunity and gathering represent the past, present and future of songwriting. It’s several music happenings in one! It’s part live original music festival, part music conference, part networking opportunity, part Song Challenge and part gathering of friends. The live performances, education and Open House are concurrently running events. Attendees can take in all or parts of the fest and "Play it by ear!"

Live Original Music Performances: Songwriters of all genres converge Tunesmiths share their music on multiple stages and open Sing Rings. From the novice to the pro, 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.

Pro Instruction Classes: While at the fest, writers can also attend three days of Pro Instruction Classes, Q & A sessions, workshops and hear first hand the personal experiences of what it takes to be successful in the business of songwriting. Music pros who have “Been there, Done that“ will speak all about the craft. You can take in all the classes or parts between jam sessions.

Open House: An Open House is also held at the fest by participating recording studios, publishers, song pluggers and other music related businesses where writers can drop by without an appointment to ask questions, exchange samples or discuss what part we all play in the business of music. Stop by and check out some of the industry.

Writers Table: For performing and non performing writers there will be a "Writer's Area" provided by the Fest near the information booth near the main stage. 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 will be forwarded to those interested.

Song Challenge & Critiques: If you think you have something that is potentially a commercial success... Enter the "Song Challenge". We want to recognize songwriter efforts, highlight talent on what the industry is looking for... great commercial songs. Entrants do not have to attend the Festival to enter the "Song Challenge." Sonic Bids is our online submissions provider for the Festival Song Challenge. SonicBids.com is offering a two week trial membership with your song submission.

Historical Gathering: Another historical gathering begins to take shape as we celebrate the spirit of the songwriter. Many special guest and surprises await but as always, the real featured writer is you!

Registration is now officially open: Come to share your music and have fun playing the songs that you have written. We hope you get inspired, reinvigorated, find co- writers, network and pen some new tunes. Most of all, have fun! Music is not all business all of the time. Performing and Non performing songwriters, music related business, volunteers and the public wishing to participate in the June 4-6, 2010 activities can Visit the web site at www.SongWritersFestival.com Email:Popcorn@SongWritersFestival.com or call 931-296-4067