Whether Next Big Nashville has similar ambitions to South by Southwest – 1,400 performers in four days – remains to be seen, but in four short years this showcase for emerging talent has become a firmly established, respected and beautifully run event. Criminally under attended, the music conference’s importance to Next Big Nashville will undoubtedly flourish along with new technologies and every musician’s need to stay apace with promotion of their craft. The music conference provided invaluable information for artists in an increasingly competitive and fast paced marketplace, with panelists representing every facet of the industry. However, the event truly was all about the music and perhaps it’s unfair to expect an idyllic urban field, with comedy, art and bizarre performances in every corner. Those who made a plan of action for each day undoubtedly made the most of the 140 acts on display, and I couldn’t help feeling Next Big Nashville slightly missed out on creating that festival atmosphere. Of course, a good spit will take you from Exit/In to The End but the dinky shuttle buses were a great way to get to venues while meeting like-minded individuals along the way. As the hazy fug dissipates, and the mountain of empty bottles and cans are swept from the myriad venues of Next Big Nashville 2009, an indelible mark has been left on Music City.Ĭhampioning a diverse range of artists – from punk powered performances on the Vans Warped Tour to the dulcet tones of Jessica Lee Mayfield – criss-crossing the city was a relatively pain-free experience.
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