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Thank you for a great 2025!
by Erik Higgins, Artistic Director (ehiggins@NebraskaMusicFest.org) Thank you for a great 2025! Dear friends, Summer seems a long way away now that the leaves

Welcome to the 2025 Festival!
Artistic Director Erik Higgins and Guest Curator Kinan Azmeh welcome you to the 2025 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival!

Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Crossroads 2025
Discover the top 5 must-see events at this year’s Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, from epic outdoor celebrations to immersive soundscapes

Interview with Guest Curator Kinan Azmeh
In this heartfelt conversation, guest curator Kinan Azmeh shares how friendship, cultural connection, and musical curiosity shape the 2025 Crossroads Festival.

Hasan’s Story, Part 1
Hasan Khalil’s journey from an Iraqi refugee camp to beloved Lincoln barber, musician, and community voice takes center stage in the new documentary “Cultures in the Crossfade.” The film—and the post-screening jam with hardcore drummer Tye—shows how two unlikely friends use music to shrink cultural divides and offer Lincoln as a model for the nation.

2025 Official Festival Playlist
Get a sneak peek into the sounds of the 2025 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival with our official playlist—featuring Dawn of Midi, Layale Chaker, Kinan Azmeh, and more. Available now on Spotify and Apple Music.