The Festival That Sparked Our First Media Residency

The Festival That Sparked Our First Media Residency

Author: Nate Riggs December 13, 2025 Duration: 17:21

In episode 64 of Music Festivals Podcast, you'll get the scoop on the show's first official media residency at a festival venue! We'll also get into some details on next summer's MFP festival tour. Plus I recap the 2025 Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Arts Festival in Brooksville, Florida a few weeks back, which was an absolute banger of a late season fest.If you’re into festivals, campground culture, live streams, and behind-the-scenes access — you’re in the right neighborhood.SUBSCRIBE 📺  @musicfestivalspodcast  ------We're Grateful to our Partners 🙏Florida Sand Music Ranchhttps://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranchDLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Musichttps://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-CoffeeEventeny 👨🏽‍💻 Music Festival Management Softwarehttps://bit.ly/eventeny-MFPGet Free Festival Live Stream Announcements Subscribe via email 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.comDownload Harvest Hostshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFPSunshine Music Festivalshttps://sunshinemusicfests.com/KEY MOMENTS ⏯️01:05 – First-Ever Music Festivals Podcast Media Residency Announced03:10 – Full Time RV Life at Florida Sand Music Ranch05:05 – Upcoming documentary on the Will McLean Foundation07:45 – Spring / Summer 2026 Festival Tour Preview10:05 – Sunshine Hootenanny 2025 Recap11:20 – Sunshine Hootenanny 2025 Performance Highlights 🫠13:20 – Neighbor Shout Outs & Community Love 🧡14:40 – Live Stream Preview: Remedy Tree’s Forest Gathering Festival16:10 – What’s Next + Closing Thanks and Subscribe!------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/ @HollyBowling  -------------------------------#florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival


Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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