Inaugural National Live Music Day Launches April 20, 2025 with Free Livestreams Featuring Billy Strings, SweetWater 420 Fest, and More

A new annual observance dedicated to celebrating the unique energy and community fostered by live music will debut on April 20, 2025. Billed as National Live Music Day, this initiative aims to become a cornerstone event for music enthusiasts across the globe.

Presented by the digital music platform nugs.net in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings, the popular SweetWater 420 Fest, and music magazine Relix, National Live Music Day seeks to unite diverse music fans through shared experiences, highlighting the cultural significance and enduring appeal of live performances.

Inaugural Celebration Features Weekend of Free Livestreams

The launch of National Live Music Day will be marked by a long weekend of complimentary livestreams, offering fans access to live performances from Thursday, April 17, 2025, through Sunday, April 20, 2025. This digital celebration provides a broad audience with a front-row seat to a variety of musical acts.

Access to these free livestreams will be available directly through the nugs.net platform at nugs.net/livemusicday, as well as via the official nugs.net YouTube channel. This multi-platform approach ensures wide accessibility for interested viewers.

Featured Performances: Billy Strings and SweetWater 420 Fest

A central component of the inaugural National Live Music Day weekend is a series of performances by acclaimed artist Billy Strings. Fans can tune in to watch Billy Strings live from the Koka Booth Amphitheater in North Carolina on three consecutive nights: April 17, April 18, and April 19, 2025.

Simultaneously, the SweetWater 420 Fest, held in Atlanta, Georgia, will contribute to the celebration by streaming performances throughout the entire weekend. The festival lineup includes a diverse array of talent, with featured sets expected from artists such as Marcus King, Lettuce, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Greensky Bluegrass, Drive-By Truckers, and Lawrence, among others. These streams offer a taste of the vibrant festival atmosphere to viewers remotely.

The Vision Behind National Live Music Day

Brad Serling, founder and CEO of nugs.net, articulated the core philosophy driving the creation of this new holiday. “National Live Music Day celebrates the magic of live music bringing people together,” Serling stated. His comments underscore the initiative’s focus on the communal and unifying power of shared musical experiences, whether in person or via digital connection.

The collaboration between nugs.net, Billy Strings, SweetWater 420 Fest, and Relix highlights a shared commitment within the music industry to elevate and recognize the vital role live performance plays in culture and community building.

Additional Exclusive Content

In addition to the free livestream schedule, the announcement of National Live Music Day also included news regarding exclusive content. Notably, the forthcoming Pearl Jam Dark Matter 2025 Tour will have exclusive live audio recordings available on nugs.net. This provides fans with further incentive to engage with the platform beyond the dedicated celebratory weekend.

As April 20, 2025, approaches, the launch of National Live Music Day and its accompanying weekend of free livestreams promises to establish a significant new tradition for music lovers, emphasizing the enduring impact and communal spirit of live musical performances.