30th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Kick-Off Party Launches Packed Week Of Shows

Pictured (L-R): Chase Chapman (Branch Manager, VP, Regions Music Row Office Entertainment & Sports Division), Charlie Hartrich (Designer, 30th Anniversary Official Tin Pan South artwork), Lisa Harless (SVP, Wealth Advisor, Regions Private Wealth Management)

The 30th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Kick-Off Party presented by Regions Bank took place on Monday night (March 28) at the Regions Roundabout Plaza to flip the switch on this year’s Tin Pan South Festival.

Pictured (L-R): Lisa Harless (Regions Private Wealth Management), Jeannie Seely, and Sherod Robertson (MusicRow)

Hundreds of industry members were on hand for the kickoff event in Nashville, which ushered in the first of nearly 90 shows that began last night at venues around Music City. Nearly 400 songwriters are scheduled to take the stage during this year’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, which runs through April 2.

Highlights of the first set of rounds included Billy Dean, Liz Hengber, Conner Sweet, and Matt Wynn at The Bluebird Cafe; Josh Kear, Carly Pearce, Matt Stell, and Chris Tompkins presented by ASCAP at 3rd & Lindsley; Kara DioGuiardi, Ben Glover, Kay Hanley, and special guests presented by The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) at The Lounge at City Winery; and Shelby Darrall, Levi Hummon, Jake Mitchell, and Natalie Stovall at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Tin Pan South Fast Access passes are nearly sold out, but at-the-door cash admission will be available for individual shows that have not reached venue capacity. For up-to-date lineups, tickets, venues, schedules, and other festival information, download the free Festival App or click here.