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5th ANNUAL NASHVILLE SC RIFF OFF PRESENTED BY HORMANN INNOVATIVE DOOR SYSTEMS

Have you ever dreamed of being a rock star? Or shredding your axe in front of thousands of screaming fans? Well, here’s your chance! The 5th Annual Nashville SC Riff Off presented by Hormann Innovative Door Systems is now accepting submissions from guitarists who want to prove their metal, err mettle, against fellow musicians for the chance to perform the ceremonial riff at GEODIS Park on October 18th when the Boys in Gold host Inter Miami CF.

Here’s how it works:

  • Contestants must submit their best original 30-second riff by Tuesday, Sep. 9.
  • Selected finalists will compete in the 5th Annual Nashville SC Riff Off presented by Hormann Innovative Door Systems on Sep. 20 at the Wedge Nashville before NSC takes on Orlando City SC in Orlando.
  • The winner performs the ceremonial riff at Nashville SC's final home match of the season against Inter Miami CF.

The Riff Off Champion will receive a custom Nashville SC branded guitar, custom Nashville SC jersey, two match tickets, and will play the pre-match guitar riff at Nashville SC’s home match against Inter Miami CF on Oct. 18. The runner-up will receive a custom Nashville SC jersey and two match tickets for the home match on Oct. 18. Each selected finalist will also receive an NSC gift bag.

Key Dates:

  • July 30: Submissions open
  • Sep 9: Submissions close at 11:59 p.m.
  • September 10: Finalists announced/notified
  • September 20: Riff Off competition at 5:30 p.m. at The Wedge Nashville in Wedgewood-Houston
  • October 18: Riff Off winner performs at GEODIS Park as Nashville SC host Inter Miami CF
Apply for the 5th Annual Nashville SC Riff Off presented by Hormann Innovative Door Systems

Apply for the 5th Annual Nashville SC Riff Off presented by Hormann Innovative Door Systems

To participate, you must apply by the September 9 deadline.