BMI PLUG & PLAY Monthly Series Slated for The Basement in 2026
New Showcase Launches February 4 with Future Crib, Preston James, Joelton Mayfield and Revelry
BMI returns to The Basement in Nashville, with the launch of BMI Plug & Play, a new monthly showcase that features four burgeoning genre-bending acts. In conjunction with the iconic venue’s 21st anniversary, the live music showcase is designed exclusively for BMI creators to efficiently “plug in” and “play” four-song sets for an attentive industry crowd. BMI Plug & Play will launch on February 4th with Future Crib, Preston James, Joelton Mayfield and Revelry. More information can be found at www.thebasementnashville.com.
“BMI has had a long-standing partnership with The Basement, as both continue to be deeply invested in the future of our creators and new music discovery,” said BMI’s Executive Director of Partnerships & Events, Nina Carter. “We look forward to reviving an intentionally curated lineup and atmosphere that brings our community together.”
Sponsored by Lone Star Beer and OLÉ, the BMI Plug & Play series echoes the same sentiment behind the sought-after industry series, BMI Buzz at The Basement (2008–2018), that featured early-career performances from artists like Russell Dickerson, Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris and Caitlyn Smith.
“We are psyched to launch a new BMI monthly series that builds on our shared history,” added The Basement co-owner Mike Grimes. “It feels like just like old times and we know BMI will identify exceptional talent this year.”
BMI Plug & Play at The Basement Dates:
*Lineups TBA
February 4 - BMI Plug & Play feat. Future Crib, Preston James, Joelton Mayfield and Revelry
March 4 - BMI Plug & Play
April 1 - BMI Plug & Play
May 6 - BMI Plug & Play
June 3 - BMI Plug & Play
July 1 - BMI Plug & Play
August 5 - BMI Plug & Play
September 2 - BMI Plug & Play
October 7 - BMI Plug & Play
November 4 - BMI Plug & Play
December 2 - BMI Plug & Play
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