615 Indie Live is a celebration of Nashville’s Independent Venues and Artists, Produced in partnership by the Music Venue Alliance Nashville and Visit Music City. 615 Indie Live was created to support Nashville’s independent music venues and our showcase our local diverse music ecosystem by:
1.Driving business, both new and loyal, to Nashville's Independent Music Venues during a historically slow time of year, while raising awareness of their importance.
2.Supporting Nashville's local artists, by investing more than 50% of the event budget towards paying participating artists, performers, and musicians.
3. Raising funds for the Music Venue Alliance Nashville, with proceeds from ticket sales contributing to the organization's Emergency Relief Fund and operating budget.
615 Indie Live Returns February 7th 2026!
60+ Artists
all local, all independent.
2,200 fans
79% local, 21% from out of state.
17 Stages
all local, all independent.
$35K
raised for MVAN and its mission.
2026 FAMILY
ARTISTS (2026)
Amelia Day • Anastasia Elliot • Bones Owens • Boy Orbison • Brian Wright • Bryant Taylorr • Campanula • Charles Wigg Walker • Claire Ernst • Christina Vane with Joshua Hedley • Crystal Rose • Daphne • David Cook Quintet feat. Jeff Coffin w/ Miguel Alvarado • Jacob Jezioro & Jordan Perlson • DeeOhGee • DJ Nat Ward • Eddie Angel’s Guitar Party • Family Dog • Genevieve Heyward • Hayden Pattengale • Heavy Quitters • Hector Tellez Jr • Henri Herbert and The Fury • Hogslop String Band • Hussy Fit • JT Loux • Justin Webb & The Noise • Kenny Sharp • Laney Jones and The Spirits • Lilly Hiatt • Lilly Winwood • Lombardy • Marc Payne Quintet w/ Don Aliquo • Simon Mogul • Rob Linton & Josh Cook • Massie 99 • New Translations • Plainview Vibes’ Bob Marley Birthday Bash • Rolling Stone Nashville Now with Noeline Hofmann • Rougarou • SWEETTALKER • TEN • Texas Chain Store Managers • The Brummies • The Minks • The Sewing Club • Thunder and Rain • Venus & the Flytraps • Zandi Hollup
VENUES (2026)
SPONSORS (2026)
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2025 GALLERY
IN THE NEWS
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Billboard profiles 615 Indie Live and gives sneak peek at lineup.
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Rolling Stone previews 615 Indie Live and packed local lineup.
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The Tennessean covers 615 Indie Live (includes photo gallery).
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Axios gives an inside look at 615 Indie Live.
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The Nashville Scene covers 615 Indie Live (including full gallery).
CONTACT
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