Nashville SongWriters Festival on Music Row

[Popcorn]

:rolleyes: Hello, My name is Popcorn.

Sure some of you know some of our past or present writers at the Fest.

The Fest is contribution based. There are no set registration fees.

The fest is open to all generes of music.

Some of you may want to come network and play.

Holler at me if ya..? have any questions or want to brain storm on how to help get ya a little further along down the road.

Hippie love Fest musically minded inquiries only. No sharks allowed.

Trying to get back to that first song in our hearts where it all began.

Its more about the song and the writer. We are all at our many levels in the biz.

Below is a press release.....

Songwriters Festival Ramps Up Again For June Performances

The Nashville SongWrters Festival is gearing up for it's annual production on Music Row. The Big 3 Day Weekend Fest, June 15-17 and the pre Fest Writers Retreat June 13-15 are open to all forms of original songwriting.

"There are multiple stages with scheduled performances and on the spot Create-A Rounds so all get their chance to be heard." Deb Ziems, forth year volunteer explains. "There will be Featured writers strumming some hits and undiscovered songwriters like me. Last year Eddie Jo Neal broke out from the Fest and created a lot of buzz. He came for free cuz he was a little broke at the time. The Fest doesn't let money get in the way of people expressing their music."

Deb continues, "All aspects of the Fest are based on the contributions from individual music people. Participants determine their "Writers Share" and their ability to help be a part of the Fest. The efforts of caring volunteers and "Fest Heads" makes this event different. We have Feel ."

Festival creator, Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson states, "Non Performing songwriters are also encouraged to come and collaborate with other writers. Networking and Co-writing is a crucial key to getting cuts. There will be a writers table where registered attendees can display their CD's. There will also be informational and display booths and even a collaboration tent hosted by "Keeli."

Another Fest feature is the Open House on Music Row June 16-17," states Popcorn. "An open door policy will be observed by recording studios, producers, publishers, record labels, publicists, managers, duplicators, and other music related businesses. Festival attendees will be able to drop in on participating locations and inquire about what part they play in the biz, pick up and leave samples."

Keeli, a fifth year volunteer adds, "Many surprises await. The Fest is limited only by the imagination of attendees. Come to share and hear the experiences of others, network and get refreshed. We try to recapture that spirit of when we all began songwriting in the beginning."

Registration is now officially open. Those wishing to sign up for Fest activities or register to perform can go to the website at http://www.SongWritersFestival.com for more information. You can also email Popcorn@SongWritersFestival.com or call 615-424-1491 or 931-296-4067 for more info..Volunteers can also inquire using the same contact info above.

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2007 Festival Registration & Info

Songwriters, you set the registration fee by your contribution to the Fest. Performing and Non Performing songwriters determined each individuals ability to help and be a "Friend of the Fest". Decide your contribution level and contact us.

3 Day Fest Pass, June 15-17 Festival & Open House on Music Row Info about the Big 3 Day Weekend Fest here... http://songwritersfestival.com/big_weekend_fest.htm

Pre Fest Instructional Writers Retreat June 13-15 2007 (You set the Tuition Fee. Includes Weekend Play Pass June 15-17) more info about retreat go here..
http://songwritersfestival.com/writers_retreat.htm

[Popcorn]

Song Fest "Play'n it by ear."
Nashville, TN Pr Web February 4, 2008

Songwriters of all genres converge on Nashville's Music Row, every third weekend in June. The 2008 Nashville SongWriters Festival is many happenings in one. Novices to pros share their songs on multiple outdoor stages & open Sing Rings. Bewtween gigs, tunesmiths attend Workshops, Q&A discussion, classes, all about the craft of songwriting. The celebration also host an Open House where participating music related businesses open take questions, exchange samples and discuss what part they play in the industry. The 3 day music people gathering is hosted by SongWritersFestival.com this June 20-22, 2008.

"Last year Curb Music, Artist Building Partners, and other "Fest Heads" helped out with stage locations," Festival coordinator, Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson explains. "Staff writers of Sony/BMG, Warner-Chappell/Ash Street Music and hundreds of others jumped in to lend their talents. At the Writers Retreat, pros "who have been there done that," shared personal experiences. The Open House is a whirlwind of unscheduled meet and greets. This year many surprises await."

"Popcorn" continues. "Everyone who comes to the fest will have an opportunity to share their original lyrics, song or music. We welcome all forms of songwriting. Writers are encouraged to come as they are and find their place in the mix. We are not a contest or competition."

"There are no set pre qualifications to attend all or part of the Fest. Each individual determines what they can do to help a part of the event by setting their own sign up fee. We all chip in together and that's what makes the fest happen." The fest is now open and accepting sign ups for the June 2008 season. Check us out at www.SongWritersFestival.com (http://www.songwritersfestival.com/)

[rnmchl6]

After reading your post.., I remember a song entitled "The way we were" Great post..

[Popcorn]

SongWriters Fest on Music Row Ramps Up Again For June 4-6 Registrations
Nashville, TN January 11, 2010

Songwriters of every genre, from the novice to the professional will converge for The 8th Annual Nashville SongWriters Festival held June 4-6. The 2010 Song Fest is many happenings in one. It's part live original music festival, part teaching conference, part business networking opportunity and part gathering of old friends. Tune smiths share their songs on multiple stages and Open Sing Rings located directly on Music Row. The jamboree is hosted by SongWritersFestival.com and registration to attend is now officially open.

There will be featured writers strumming their hits and undiscovered songwriters playing new ones. The fest represents the past, present and future of songwriting. We welcome all forms of music. Composers are encouraged to come as they are and find their place in the mix.

There are several stages with scheduled performances and impromptu areas for unscheduled Sing Rings. Everyone who comes to the fest has an opportunity to share their original lyrics, song or music.

Running concurrently with the live performances the festival also has classes hosted by hit writers to Grammy winners. Writers can attend all or parts of the Pro Instruction while at the fest. The
tutoring was held outdoors last year between Crystal Gayle's Building and SESAC on the grass near a shady oak tree. Pros who have "been there done that" gathered to impart their secrets, personal experiences and other tidbits of the music biz.

The celebration also host an Open House on Music Row where participating music related businesses have an "open door" policy to take questions, exchange samples and discuss what part they play in
the industry. Recording Studios, Publishers, Song Pluggers, Duplicators, Distributors, Instrument Makers and many other aspects of the music business will be represented. The Open House is a
whirlwind of unscheduled meet and greets and an opportunity to run the Row.

Non Performing songwriters are also encouraged to come to collaborate with other writers. Networking and Co-writing is a crucial key to getting cuts. There will be a writer table where registered attendees can display their CD's. There will also be informational booths and a
collaboration tent hosted by "Keeli".

"There are no set pre qualifications to attend all or parts of the Fest." says festival founder Cornelius "Popcorn" Robertson. "The event is put on by songwriters, for songwriters which makes for a more relaxing atmosphere. The efforts of caring volunteers and many "Fest Heads" makes this event different. We have feel! The pros were once novices and one day some novices will be pros. Together we inspire and grow in the business of music. "

"Popcorn" Robertson continues, "This year the festival has added a "Song Challenge & Critiques". We want to recognize great songs and get them in the hands of publishers and recording artist. There are 5 Grand Prizes with cash awards and working tours of Music Row along with other prizes. Any excess funds generated by the "Song Challenge" will go to help host the 2010 Nashville Song Fest on Music Row.

Registration is now officially open. 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 (http://www.songwritersfestival.com/) , Email: Popcorn@SongWritersFestival.com or call 615-424-1491 or 931-296-4067 for more info.

[walkerc83]

Hi,

Thanks for sharing such nice post. In 2010, you could do the most incredible and ordinary thing
imaginable; you could write a song.