BE 2026

A PRINCE AND A THIEF

Adrianne Lenker

We’re certainly excited to have Adrianne Lenker, the galvanizing creative force behind the band, Big Thief, join us for the 2024 festival. On the occasion of the release of her first solo work, back in 2020, Amanda Petrusich penned this compelling profile for The New Yorker.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy

A few months before the release of his latest record, Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You (2023), Bonnie “Prince” Billy chatted with fellow songwriter David Wax on the Talkhouse Podcast about everything from their friendship to his existence sort of outside the machinery of the music business.

Shop Official Big Ears Merchandise

With the holidays just around the corner, we have some terrific gifts for your Big Ear’d friends — and each purchase supports Big Ears and our great work in the community! We have long and short-sleeved t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, posters, coffee mugs and more. You can check it all out at our online merch shop.

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