The Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase is curated by Chris Jones, of Chris Jones and the Night Drivers
The NewSong Showcase is a chance for aspiring songwriters to submit their work for review by a professional songwriter/artist, with a chance to appear on stage at one of two sets during the festival. It features ten categories, including songs about Winfield, Children, Religion/Spirit, Feelin’ Blue, Instrumental, Sweet Memories, Love Songs, Better World, Humor and None of the Above. This year entries may be made entirely online, allowing participants to upload their song and accompanying lyrics.
Chris Jones NewSong Showcase Curator 2020- Present
Kelly & Donna Mulhollan
NewSong Showcase Curators from
1994 - 2019
Showcase Categories
- Songs About Winfield
- Sweet Memories
- Suitable For Children
- Love Songs
- Songs For A Better World
- Feeling Blue
- Humorous Songs
- Religion Or Spirit
- Instrumentals
- None Of The Above
Registration for the NewSong Showcase is now Closed.
Be sure to watch the selected NewSongs performed by the songwriters, solo or with their friends, on Thursday and Saturday of the Festival.