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."

"Everyone who comes to the fest will have an opportunity to share
their original lyrics, song or music." "Popcorn" continues. "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.
http://www.songwritersfestival.com/