video & Resources
read our June 2025 concert review and A feature essay by peter askim in the strad , “THe Anti-Festival as manifesto”
THe Next Festival experience
the next festival supports the creation and development of new work by young artists — fostering a sense of experimentation, daring, and play.
Explore a selection of recent performances, work-in-progress showings, and artist interviews. View the complete archive on our YouTube channel.
Featured videos
Peter askim: Soar
(Performance)
Andrea Cassarrubios: Herencia
(Performance)
Michael Dudley, JR: …there is yet beauty
(PERFORMANCE)
Curtis Stewart: Essay #1: Leave the People
(PERFORMANCE)
GUITARIST YVETTE YOUNG PIONEERS NEW SOUND
(FEATURE)
Jeffrey Scott, composer
(Interview)
Explore the full video archive HERE
resources for artists
Free professional development RESOURCES
CAREER GUIDANCE
Building CONNECTIONs between artists & audiences
Founded during the height of the pandemic, Next Fest Connects was designed to be a virtual resource and archive for artists everywhere.
An all-star roster of music and business experts lead masterclasses, sessions on the creative process, career advancement, mental wellness, building an online presence, and more.
Past presenters include: Ashley Bathgate, Angela Beeching, Derek Bermel, Lisa Bielawa, Miranda Cuckson, Anthony Davis, Asheligh Gordon, Matt Haimovitz, Megan Ihnen, Jennifer Koh, Leilehua Lanzilotti, Jessica Meyer, Todd Reynolds, Nahre Sol, Sarah Whitney, Jeffrey Zeigler, and choreographers Gabrielle Lamb and S. Ama Wray.
