FUTURE SOUNDS GOES BIG @ NEXT BIG NASHVILLE IN OCTOBER

Future Sounds is proud to take part in this year's NEXT BIG NASHVILLE conference from October 7th through the 11th in Music City. We're doing 4 nights of showcases with our friends WOXY and the HOT FREAKS and having the first ever RUMBLE: NASHVILLE. What impressed us most about the NBN folks was their quest to really champion the artists in their region of the US and their willingness to take chances on bands that are still building their buzz, rather than just rehashing all the usual suspects as many of the industry conferences have gone. It's a place where bands can still play and have a chance at something happening to their career. Bigger isn't always better.

We're holding court at The EXIT/IN all week and although we can't share the whole line ups for each night just yet, we can say that we have many former Future Sounds acts such as THE BLACK ANGELS, DAVID VANDERVELDE, OTHER GIRLS, BLACK GOLD, JEMINA PEARL (Formerly Be Your Own Pet), PHOSPHORESCENT, JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, and DEAD CONFEDERATE. We'll have more for you soon.

We'll be announcing our showcases soon, and more about the conference. Here's the NBN Press Release....

Next Big Nashville Announces Initial Artist Lineup

2009 Music Festival and Conference being held October 7- 10

Wristbands and VIP Badges On Sale Now

Nashville, TN - The 4th annual Next BIG Nashville Music Festival and Conference has released it's initial artist lineup being held October 7 -10.

Keeping true to Nashville's Music City tradition, NBN 09 will not only spotlight bands with ties to Nashville, but will also feature artists from around the globe. The festival will again host a 3 day creative conference with interactive presentations given by industry leaders and emerging innovators. This years conference will be held at The Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music..

NBN 09 will begin with the newly revived Nashville Music Awards Opening Reception on Wednesday, October 7th, followed by the debut of the new Ten Out of Tenn lineup presented by Brite Revolution.

VIP events will be announced as well, and will include the 3rd Annual BMI/Guitar Center VIP Brunch at Cabana on Saturday, October 10.

Tickets for individual nights as well as Wristbands and VIP badges are currently on sale at www.nextbignashville.net. Initial info on artists, films, wristbands and VIP Badges below.
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FILMS:
All The Way From Michigan, Not Mars Premiere (Rosie Thomas documentary, Rosie will be performing after the movie), WE FUN (Nash-made documentary on the Atlanta underground music scene, featuring Black Lips & King Khan), and more.


ARTISTS:
Lucero, Black Angels, Jemina Pearl, Ten Out Of Tenn, Jessica Lea Mayfield, David Vandervelde, Nico Vega, Lord T & Eloise, Heypenny, The Protomen, SONOS, American Bang, Madi Diaz, Bear In Heaven, Rosie Thomas, Other Girls, How I Became the Bomb, Howlies, BLACK GOLD, Disappears, Amy LaVere, The Non-Commissioned Officers, eastmountainsouth, Dukes of Daville, Space Capone, Sarah Siskind, Dignan, The Rocketboys, Matt Friction & The Cheap Shots, Heavy Cream, Mikky Ekko, Steve Moakler, Courtney Jaye, Jeremy Lister, Butterfly Boucher, Michael Ford Jr. & Apache Relay, Luna Halo, Future, Civil Twilight, AutoVaughn, Phosphorescent, Mike's Pawn Shop, Downtown Handshake, Cortney Tidwell, Caitlin Rose, Megan McCormick, Chris Crofton & The Alcohol Stuntband, Pico Vs Island Trees, Modoc, The Clutters, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, Eureka Gold, Twin Tigers, Andrew Belle, KS Rhoads, The Civil Wars, Paper Navy, Venus Hum, The Young Republic, Mean Tambourines, Oblio, Roman Candle, Tyler James, Trent Dabbs, Brenn, Parachute Musical, The Champion and His Burning Flame, Shoot The Mountain and many more.


NBN is delighted to welcome the fine folks at Future Sounds (WOXY.com/The Hot Freaks/The Rumble) on board as sponsors of all three NBN nights at the legendary Exit/In. ASCAP, BMI & SESAC will all return with stellar showcase lineups for this year as well!

Expect NBN's now-notorious Afterparties to be even livelier in 2009 including a blowout closing night event in the Cannery Ballroom/Mercy Lounge parking lot on Sat. Oct. 10.
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Wristband - $40

Description: Access to 4 Days of incredible music by artists ranging from unknown newcomers to blog-buzz BIG-shots at Nashville's premier tvenues including Exit/In, 12th & Porter, Cannery Ballroom, The End, The Rutledge, Mercy Lounge, The Basement, The 5 Spot, Bluebird Cafe, Belcourt Theatre and more. The wristband also gets you into exclusive NBN afterparties as well as delivering special NBN-only discounts at select retail outlets, bars, coffeehouses and restaurants during NBN week.

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VIP Badges- $100

Description: All the goods that come with wristbands, plus NBN VIP Events (including the Third Annual BMI/Guitar Center Brunch at Cabana). The VIP Badge is also your ticket to see the Second Annual NBN Creative Conference featuring panels and presentations from innovators and industry experts alike at the illustrious Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts at Vanderbilt University. Not to mention the NBN VIP Bag (stuffed with premium swag) and more.