Red Wing Innovation Incubator

02/23/2023

The reviews are still coming in from the Big Turn Music Fest magical weekend.

Named after the sharp turn the Mississippi takes in Red Wing, Big Turn Music Fest featured 200+ musicians at 20+ venues within two days.

02/21/2023

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock…

Last call for applications: the Executive Director position application deadline is February 24th. Position description and details are available online at semac.org. We are looking for visionary leadership to continue the strong legacy of supporting artists and the vibrant arts community in the Southeastern Minnesota Region.

02/15/2023

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock...

Oh, by the way, wristbands prices go up on Friday.

Best be gettin' on, gettin' on.

02/13/2023

Big Turn is a big deal.

Support the arts. Support your local small businesses.

Anne Labovitz opens her show at the Rochester Art Center Feb. 18 and more than 200 performing acts fill 21 venues in Red Wing Feb. 17 - 18.

02/12/2023

Best Minnesota Film Award!

Congratulations to Dawn and her entire Finding Her Beat team!

02/10/2023

What a terrific article from The Current about the local Red Wing creative economy.

The city of Red Wing, Minnesota, which hosts the Big Turn Music Fest each February, is also home to a nationally esteemed musical instrument repair and building program. Students from around the country — and the world — follow their passion at Minnesota State College Southeast.

02/01/2023

This is a good gig for the right person.

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council is currently accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will be a visionary and community-oriented leader to steward the next chapter of SEMAC's work.

The Executive Director will be responsible for leading the organization, and working with the Board of Directors, staff, arts community of the SEMAC region, and other community stakeholders to implement an inspiring vision and strategic direction for SEMAC. The Executive Director will be responsible for partnership and community-building, outreach across the SEMAC region with a focus on racial, cultural, and geographic equity, and advocacy for artists and the arts sector in the region.

Learn more and apply today at www.semac.org

01/30/2023

What s terrific opportunity for BTMF artists!

The business of the music business requires that artists have a professional media package and front and center is a professional portrait.

Way to go BTMF and Music in Minnesota!

BTMF artists: are you in need of some sick new band photos for your EPKs? We've got you! 📷 We're excited to partner with a local favorite, Music In Minnesota, to offer complimentary portraits for BTMF bands over Big Turn weekend by Smouse in the House!

Sign up today for these limited-quantity slots on Friday and Saturday, Febrrruary 17 and 18. Find the link here: https://forms.gle/ZbexmmTLEDqRBvYu9

Remember, this *cannot* coincide with your required band check-in timing on your performance date.

Now, who's ready for their close-up?

01/28/2023

Booyah!

Giveaway closed. Brian Marx is our winner!

Enter to win a pair of 2-day passes to BTMF23! 3 weeks from now, we'll all be rocking out together across downtown Red Wing. With over 200 bands in various genres, there truly is something for everyone.

To enter for a pair of 2-day passes, follow these steps:
🎶: Like this post
🎶: Tag some friends you can't wait to reunite with at Big Turn, or who you would take as your +1 ❤
🎶: Make sure you're marked as "going" in our BTMF23 Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/5PVw2LcGY

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, January 31 RIGHT HERE.

Note: scammers loooove ticket giveaways more than we love local music, so be on the lookout. We'll only announce the winners in THIS post and won't ever DM, ask for credit card info outside of Afton, our secure ticketing portal, or gather any other info unless you're the official winner announced here.

And if you want to be sure you're on the list, buy your one or 2-day passes here: http://bit.ly/3DoNzqZ

01/26/2023

We asked our robotic overlords at ChatGTP to write a limerick about Big Turn Music Fest:

At Big Turn Music Fest, the bands play,
With fans dancing the night away,
From rock to hip hop,
There's never a flop,
It's the best party come what may!

Not bad, eh?

01/22/2023

Music?
Cribbage?
S'mores?
Hot chocolate?

Is this Heaven?

Big Turn Music Fest

Yeah buoy! Here comes !

Once again for two nights we will be transforming our itty-bitty frame shop into a boot-stomping, toe-tapping h***y tonk and you are invited!

This year we will be hosting eight bands/musicians.

We will also be hosting the first ever Big Turn cribbage tournament (say what?!?), parking lot s’mores and hot chocolate!

But wait! There’s more!

We will soon be unveiling our 2023 Big Turn graffiti picnic table where you can immortalize your Big Turn experience alongside your friends and all of the Big Turn artists!

Feb. 17 & 18, 2023. Tickets at: www.bigturnmusicfest.com