Crossroads Receives Artistic Innovations Grant
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival has received an Artistic Innovations Grant from the Mid-America Arts Alliance to support the Dream Warriors Experience, a multimedia Indigenous arts project.
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
2025 Season Announcement!
The 2025 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival is here! From Arabic jazz to Nordic-folk, slam poetry to immersive soundscapes, this summer’s free, statewide festival features groundbreaking performances and a brand-new festival orchestra. Curated by Kinan Azmeh and rooted in community, creativity, and cultural exchange—explore what’s in store across Lincoln and Omaha.
Dream Warriors Project Part 1
Behind the scenes at the 2024 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, Indigenous hip-hop collective Dream Warriors and Swedish producers Fredrik Serholt and Paulina Délin came together for the first time to create new music. Joined by visual artist Sarah Rowe, the group crafted five original tracks and artwork in just a few days — a powerful testament to creativity, trust, and collaboration.
Hal France Joins Festival Team as Production Director
Acclaimed conductor and arts administrator Hal France joins the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival as Production Director. Known for his leadership with the Orlando Philharmonic and Omaha Opera, Hal brings a wealth of experience to shape the festival’s future and strengthen community partnerships across Nebraska.
Backstage Stories – Part 1: Humberto Gonzales and a Taste of Buena Vista Social Club in the Midwest
From the global stages of Buena Vista Social Club to the quiet streets of Marshalltown, Iowa, Humberto Garcia Raul Gonzales’ journey is a story of resilience, passion, and rediscovery. This is a story about the hidden talent in our communities—and how a little support can help extraordinary artists find their way back to the spotlight.