HOOKED LIVE

THE INDUSTRY GOT SOFT. WE BUILT A MEAT GRINDER.

Presented by Lightning 100, HOOKED is the most unpredictable live music event in Nashville. This is not your typical, polite open mic night. This is a live, high-stakes trial by fire designed to separate the hitmakers from the amateurs.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• The Setup: Artists get exactly 60 seconds on the stage at The Eighth Room to deliver their absolute best hook. No warm-ups. No long intros. Just straight to the point.
• The Assassins: The panel features a rotating cast of Diamond-certified producers, elite major-label A&R executives, and Grammy-winning heavyweights. They have heard every gimmick and signed actual legends. They do not deal in fluff.
• The Verdict: If the panel feels the track, the artist survives and claims their crown. If the track is dead on arrival, the bell rings, and the critique begins. It is a live masterclass in songwriting and a brutal lesson in industry standards.
• For The Crowd: Pure, unadulterated entertainment. You do not have to step up to the microphone to enjoy the carnage. Grab a drink, claim a front-row seat, and watch the Nashville machine hand out undeniable reality checks in real time.

Zero corporate safety nets. Zero permission asked. 100% friction.

THE DETAILS:

• Where: The Eighth Room
• When: Doors open at 6:30 PM. The bell rings at 8:00 PM.
• Cost: 100% Free.

Step into the ring, or grab a drink and watch the fallout. See you at the show.

Event venue & nearby stays

The Eighth Room | Nashville's Premier Lounge & Music Venue, 2106 8th Avenue South, Nashville, United States

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