Global Events
CMA Music Fest 2010 - Global Showcases
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 | Aristo PR, aristomedia | No Comments
By all counts, this year’s CMA Music Festival was a triumphant success for the city of Nashville. Not only because overall attendance and sponsorships were up, but because it sent a clear message to the rest of the world that Music City is back on its feet and open for business. Other than a break from the oppressive heat and humidity, one really couldn’t have asked for much more than that.
Of course, for most of the staff here at AristoMedia, Music Fest actually kicks off in earnest at the beginning of the week, when our two global showcases take place. Each year, selected international acts from around the world are invited to perform on either Monday’s CMA Global Artist Party or Tuesday’s AristoMedia Global Showcase. This year’s events were our most attended showcases to date, with more than 1,000 fans and industry folks stopping in to catch some or all of the shows.
Performers at the 2010 CMA Global Artist Party
Monday’s showcase (left) featured international artists Luke Austen (Australia), Jaydee Bixby (Canada), David Bradley (UK), Sinead Burgess (Australia), Cameron Clayton (New Zealand), Tim McKay (UK), One More Girl (Canada) and Alex J. Robinson (Canada). Canadian singer Adam Gregory performed an acoustic set and also hosted the show, which was held at popular downtown venue, The Stage on Broadway. It was a great event to help kick off CMA Music Fest week, and the packed house seemed to be a good omen for the upcoming festival.
Performers at the 2010 AristoMedia Global Showcase
Tuesday’s event (right) was held just a few doors down the sidewalk at The Second Fiddle. The late afternoon show spotlighted another talented lineup of international acts, including Travis Collins (Australia), The European Highwaymen (Norway), Jessie Farrell (Canada), Jo Hikk (Canada), Emma King & the Heartsets (UK), Steven Lee Olsen (Canada), Ronnie Rae Rivers (Australia) and Joe Robinson (Australia). The always engaging Aussie duo O’Shea handled hosting duties for Tuesday’s show.
Overall, 17 international artists performed at this year’s Global Events, resulting in our biggest crowds to date. A special thanks goes out to The Stage on Broadway and The Second Fiddle, as well as the CMA, Digital Rodeo and Four Seasons Coach Leasing for sponsoring these unique events.
The rest of the week was mostly a blur, with our artists (and our staff!) hustling and bustling between performances, booth signings, interviews, appearances, poker tournaments, fan club parties… there’s never a shortage of things to do at Music Fest! It’s always fun, though, and I have a feeling next year will be even crazier!
All in all, it was a really great festival this year (smothering heat and ridiculous parking rates notwithstanding). The city took a huge step forward in bouncing back from the catastrophic floods that put downtown underwater only weeks before, and Country music as a genre and brand is really going strong. Thanks to all the fans and artists that made our Global Events and the CMA Music Festival such a success this year. See you all again soon!
Summer Aristo International Report Now Available
Friday, July 31st, 2009 | Aristo PR, Club Connection, aristomedia | No Comments
AristoMedia has just released its Summer 2009 Aristo International Report. You can now view our newsletter online at www.AristoMedia.com/newsletter.
This issue features a recap of the international performers that came to Nashville for the CMA Music Festival and the Global Events that unofficially kick off the busy week of events. There is also a feature on the career-long success of the legendary Bellamy Brothers, notes on the upcoming CCMA Awards, photos from around the globe and a special Q&A with promoter Trisha Walker-Cunningham.
We hope you get a chance to check it out and let us know what you think!