Ceremony Festival 2025 Is Set to Take Over Nashville Once Again

After an exponentially successful debut in 2024, Ceremony Festival makes its return for 2025 on November 8th with a stellar lineup, including performances from Sueco, Rain City Drive, Weathers, Jutes, and more. The festival takes place at the newly renovated Cannery Hall in Nashville, TN, a city known for its influence on country music, however instrumental in its evolution of rock music. Ceremony Fest founder, Nick DeLouise, describes the festival-

“Ceremony was created with the vision of bringing the alternative scene to the heart of Nashville. In a city best known for its country roots, our goal was to introduce something fresh – a platform that shines a light on both emerging and established voices in emo, pop punk, and alternative music.”

This year’s lineup features both local and national talent across a wide range of genres within rock music. John Harvie, artist performing at both the inaugural event and at this year’s return, says-

“Nick’s vision for bringing the Nashville scene to life has been so rewarding to be a part of. The best part is playing with so many amazing bands that are on the come up, and being able to support them like they do me. This festival will be special to look back on for years to come.”

And with this dynamic lineup, our staff have put together a list of “must see” performances that you won’t want to miss.

• Jutes:

With a unique sound that really stands out in alternative music, the Canadian musician has been putting on performances that blend emotional lyrics with a heartwrenching nu metal sound.

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• Emblem3:

The band, originally made popular on the 2012 season of The X Factor, will be showcasing their comeback and how their artistry vibes with a festival that’s geared toward alternative and indie, taking a monumental new step in their career.

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• Huddy

Chase Hudson, who started off his career with notoriety from TikTok, has been demonstrating his talent as a musical artist with opening on tours for Mod Sun and Palaye Royale, and most recently, garnering attention from the Idobi Radio Summer School tour.

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• Weathers

The Southern California-based band consistently put on an alternative rock performance filled with introspection and growth with mental health that keeps their audience coming back for more.

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• Rain City Drive

Taking a page out of post-hardcore’s handbook, Rain City Drive has been cultivating a dynamic sound with a combination of alternative rock and contemporary pop and putting on a vibrant and heavy performance that draws the attention of everyone in the room.

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• If Not For Me

With their latest explosive single, “Retrograde”, If Not For Me will undoubtedly be bringing a high-energy and passionate performance for fans of their music.

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• Beauty School Dropout

Making their return to this year’s festival with a new sound that is truly the culmination of rock and roll in its purest form, Beauty School Dropout has been consistently proving themselves with performances on tours with legendary acts, like letlive. and blink-182.

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• Glimmers

In preparation of their debut album, the Atlanta-based band has been making waves with some fine-tuned heavy hitters that are bound to blow away anyone in attendance for their set.

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• John Harvie

The artist out of Nashville, who is also an alumnus of the 2024 festival, will be bringing back his powerful and energetic performance that incorporates a new sound that is demonstrated on some of his most recent singles, including his most recent banger, “Paint the Walls”.

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This year’s event will not only have live performances, but will also include a tattoo pop-up by Nashville’s Kind Tattoo Parlor and live art installations curated by Visual Minds. Doors to the festival open at 4:00pm with the first performance beginning at 4:30pm CST. Ceremony Festival is easily one of the most anticipated events in the alternative music scene and certainly a party you won’t want to miss.