Welcome Home
Thank you for being part of our family
To all of you coming to this page, thank you for being with and helping us create something truly special in the heartland. You know what this festival is about and why it’s important. You are our number-one fans and the festival is a such a transformative event also because of YOU.
This page is full of resources to bring you closer to the music, stories and people you love.
Musician’s Stories
On this page, you’ll find the blog posts about the stories behind the scenes: interviews with musicians, contemplations on the role of music in our society, and the many stories that happen at Crossroads that you might not see from the stage. And you can always check out our full blog if you want to see the latest news, playlists and all the other fun content we post there regularly.
Keep in touch
If you want to stay in the loop, consider signing up for our mailing list, where you’ll get updated when we release blog posts and announce insider events like musician hangs, impromptu receptions and the like. If there’s something you’d like to see on this page, let us know and send a message to Erik (ehiggins@NebraskaMusicFest.org) or Olga (osmola@NebraskaMusicFest.org).
Consider supporting the festival
Crossroads is offered free to the community as a gift. If you would like to help the festival continue beautifully into the future, consider supporting us financially. Every little bit counts!
The stories that define Crossroads

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.























