The response to the second annual Songwriter Showcase has been incredible — nearly quadrupling our
applications and bringing in submissions from 845(!) songwriters on the rise from across the country. Our
team had an absolute blast listening through these entries and was completely blown away while
narrowing the field down to 15 exceptional emerging artists. The next step is in the hands of our panel of
industry experts, who will select the six artists (with your help) that will take the stage at this year's Levitate
Music Festival.

Each selected artist will receive a $5,000 grant to professionally record their next album, a full 45-minute
performance slot at Levitate Music Festival, guidance from industry professionals, and access to
opportunities designed to help them take the next step in their creative journey.
We're incredibly grateful to every artist who applied and helped make this year's showcase our most
competitive yet. Read on to discover your next favorite artist and give them a follow wherever you listen to
music.

We also want your feedback and opinion - help cast your vote for who YOU think should get on stage at the 2026 Levitate Music Festival!!