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SUMMARY:FRONT ROW at NMAAM presents Jon Batiste
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural FRONT ROW at NMAAM event featuring 7× Grammy\, Emmy\, and Academy Award-winner Jon Batiste in an intimate\, one-night-only experience. \nExperience a 90-minute evening of moderated conversation\, spontaneous piano performances\, and behind-the-scenes insights into Jon’s triple Grammy-nominated Americana album Big Money. Jon will be joined in dialogue by legendary producer and album co-producer No I.D. and Americana Music Association Executive Director Jed Hilly. \nUp to 400 guests will gather in circular seating around the artists for this transformational moment in Black music history. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nModerated conversation exploring the creative process behind Big Money\nSpontaneous piano performances throughout the evening\nOpening of the Big Money exhibit featuring recording artifacts\, instruments\, and wardrobe from the sessions and tour\nExclusive photo retrospective by No I.D. displayed throughout the museum\nVIP reception with light refreshments and bar service\nCircular “in-the-round” seating for intimate artist access\n\nGET TICKETS + MEMBERSHIP\n\nMEMBERSHIP BENEFIT:\nEvery Ticket Includes NMAAM Membership \nAll ticket purchases automatically include a full-year NMAAM membership (activated after the event). This means you’ll receive: \n\nUnlimited free admission to museum galleries\nExclusive access to members-only events and programming\n10% discount in the Amplify Store and museum café\nAdvance notice and priority registration for future FRONT ROW events\nQuarterly member newsletter with behind-the-scenes content\n\nWhy pay $70 for one night when you can get a full year of access? \n\nEXISTING MEMBERS:\nAlready a Member? \nCheck your email for your exclusive member link with special discount pricing ($30 for individual members). Member pre-sale runs through Friday\, December 13 at midnight. \n\nTICKET OPTIONS:\nIndividual Ticket + Membership | $70\n1 admission + Individual NMAAM Membership (1 year) \nDual Ticket + Membership | $100\n2 admissions + Dual NMAAM Membership (1 year) \nFamily Ticket + Membership | $125\n2 admissions + Family NMAAM Membership (1 year\, includes 2 adults + children under 18) \nMembership benefits activate December 19\, 2025 \nRESERVE YOUR SPOT\n\nEVENT DETAILS:\nDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)\nLocation: Main Concourse\, National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN 37203\nCapacity: 400 guests\nSeating: First come\, first served (circular arrangement)\nParking: Fifth + Broadway garage \n\nABOUT FRONT ROW AT NMAAM:\nFRONT ROW at NMAAM is the museum’s signature intimate artist series\, creating exclusive access to transformational musicians through conversation\, performance\, and cultural immersion. The members-first programming positions NMAAM as the institutional home where music industry professionals and passionate music lovers experience history in the making. \nFollowing the sold-out success of the PJ Morton pop-up concert in November (400 tickets in 24 hours)\, FRONT ROW expands our artist programming model to create sustainable\, recurring opportunities for members to experience living music history. \n\nABOUT JON BATISTE:\nJon Batiste is a 7× Grammy\, Emmy\, and Academy Award-winner whose work spans jazz\, R&B\, soul\, and American roots music. His 2025 album Big Money\, produced in collaboration with No I.D.\, has earned three Grammy nominations in the Americana categories (Best American Roots Performance\, Best American Roots Song\, Best Americana Album)\, marking a bold artistic evolution that honors traditional American music forms while pushing genre boundaries. \n\nFAQ SECTION:\nQ: When will I receive my membership materials?\nA: Membership benefits activate December 18\, 2025. You’ll receive a welcome email with your member card and benefits guide within 48 hours after the event. \nQ: Can I bring guests with my membership?\nA: Each ticket includes the number of admissions listed (1 for Individual\, 2 for Dual/Family). Your membership benefits apply to museum visits after the event. \nQ: Is seating assigned?\nA: Seating is first come\, first served within the circular arrangement. Doors open at 5:30 PM\, and we recommend arriving early for optimal seating. \nQ: Will there be food and beverages?\nA: Light refreshments and full bar service will be available during the VIP reception (5:30-6:30 PM). \nQ: What if I’m already a member?\nA: Existing members received a separate email with exclusive discount pricing ($30). Check your inbox or contact marketing@nmaam.org. \nQ: Can I upgrade my ticket to a higher membership level?\nA: Yes! Contact us at membership@nmaam.org after your purchase to discuss upgrade options.
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/jonbatiste/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Live Performance,Opening
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