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As small music venues close in Nashville, some see erosion of Music City's culture

Jun 10, 2022
Some spaces that have provided a stage for up-and-coming musicians over the years are in jeopardy because of the booming real estate market.
Artist Tristen Gaspadarek performs a farewell show at Mercy Lounge, which recently closed in Nashville.
Paige Pfleger/WPLN News

Virtual auditions likely to continue for dancers, actors and other performers

Apr 28, 2022
The taped auditions, widely used during the pandemic, can be expensive for those who have to pay for space to film them.
Dancer Cameron Hah rehearses a self-taped audition in a rented studio space.
Emily Schutz