On Thursday, 5 March, Pride & Pen is bringing a songwriter’s round to JBJ’s Nashville – with queer artists as the headliners.
Let’s clear this up first. A songwriter’s round is live music. Artists sit on stage, take turns performing, and tell the stories behind the songs. It’s stripped back, a little vulnerable, and when it’s good, it’s very good.
Queer Capita – the nonprofit behind the night – has been building infrastructure for LGBTQ+ and allied professionals in the music industry since 2021. Career mobility programmes. Community-building. Access that doesn’t depend on who you know. Pride & Pen directly supports that work, keeping their resources free and accessible year-round.
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The lineup
Hosting duties go to drag powerhouse Alexia Noelle Paris. The lineup includes Kristen Castro, Tyler Khors, Mercy Bell, Marielle Kraft, Adam Mac, Angie K and Morgxn – artists working across country, Americana and genre-blurred modern music.
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And yes, it matters that this is happening in Nashville. In a political climate where queer rights are still treated like talking points, taking up space in Nashville isn’t small.
The details:
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- When: Thursday 5 March 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM (music from 7:30 PM)
- Where: JBJ’s Nashville, 405 Broadway (private 4th floor)
- Tickets: $25
- Age: 21+
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