BIG EARS

Pollstar’s “The Business Of Boutiques: How Big Ears And Knoxville Is A Win-Win-Win”

Last week, concert industry publication Pollstar dug into two things we love about what we do in one story: the music at Big Ears 2019, and our symbiosis with our beloved hometown of Knoxville. Writer Glenn Peoples calls it “perhaps the country’s least-expected gathering of out-of-the-mainstream, experimental and avant-garde music” before digging into the ways we help generate revenue for our city and the city provides a welcoming hub for us. “I like to say that we bring the world to Knoxville, but we showcase Knoxville to the world,” our founder, Ashley Capps, tells them. Give it a read.

BIG EARS
Knoxville, TN · USA

Purchase Passes Now DONATE

Festival

Explore the lineup of upcoming Big Ears performances.

Overview

Schedule

Passes

Accessibility

Archive

Explore

Discover travel, lodging, & dining options to enhance your festival experience.

Knoxville

Travel

Things To Do

Venues

FAQ

Support

Big Ears is made possible by the passion & generosity of our supporters.

Donate

Partners

Merchandise

Community

The passion & generosity of our community makes Big Ears possible.

Scholarship

Volunteer

Parade & Street Party

City Songs

About

Learn more about what The New York Times calls “one of the world’s greatest music bashes.”

Who We Are

News

Press

Staff

Contact