Americana Music Festival & Conference
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
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| Language | English |
| Website | http://www.americanamusic.org |
The Americana Music Festival & Conference is a music festival and music industry conference that takes place every year (usually in September). The first was held in 2000. It has since grown into a five-day multi-venue production. It is run by the Americana Music Association which is a professional not-for-profit trade organization whose mission is to promote awareness, provide a forum, and advocate for the creative and economic vitality of the Americana music genre.
The Americana Music Festival & Conference is a five-day multi venue music festival and conference. All venues are located in or around downtown Nashville most within walking distance from the host hotel. In 2012, the event utilized nineteen different venues including The Ryman Auditorium, Hard Rock Cafe, and the SiriusXM theater at Bridgestone Arena. The host facility and hotel was the Sheraton Downtown Nashville Hotel.
The conference is held during the day. Registrants can attend informative panel sessions that feature prominent artists and music executives from the Americana genre, the exhibit hall, free luncheons (that also feature performances), evening parties held by various sponsors, networking events, book signings, movie screenings and the occasional surprise event. Each night, showcases are held simultaneously at six different venues that feature various Americana artists and bands. Fans are welcome to attend shows at one location or purchase a wristband to attend all four nights at any of the music venues. Shuttle buses are provided for conference registrants and wristband holders. The venues in 2012 were The Basement, The Rutledge, The Station Inn, Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom and The High Watt.
The Americana Honors & Awards show is held during the week of the Americana Music Festival & Conference. It takes place at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are included with the conference registration until the award show sells out. The Americana Music Association urges people to sign up early so they will not miss out on the opportunity to attend.
Attendees have stated that the large event is a value. In 2012, rates varied from $350 (early bird rate) to $500 (standard rate) for non-members. Members of the association received a $100 discount.
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