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2025 TICKETS FRIDAY 10:00 OPENING NIGHT PARTY
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FRIDAY 10:00 OPENING NIGHT PARTY

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Friday, August 22, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Come join us for the first night of Defy’s 10th-year celebration! Jackalope will be pouring their great beer and signature cocktails, Nashville’s own Andrew Goldman will set the groove with his boundary-pushing jazz sounds, and the whole night will carry that true Defy energy — where filmmakers, film lovers, and the just-here-for-the-party crowd all mix together.  Your Defy Pass gets you into the Opening Night Party!

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Friday, August 22, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Come join us for the first night of Defy’s 10th-year celebration! Jackalope will be pouring their great beer and signature cocktails, Nashville’s own Andrew Goldman will set the groove with his boundary-pushing jazz sounds, and the whole night will carry that true Defy energy — where filmmakers, film lovers, and the just-here-for-the-party crowd all mix together.  Your Defy Pass gets you into the Opening Night Party!

Friday, August 22, 2025
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Come join us for the first night of Defy’s 10th-year celebration! Jackalope will be pouring their great beer and signature cocktails, Nashville’s own Andrew Goldman will set the groove with his boundary-pushing jazz sounds, and the whole night will carry that true Defy energy — where filmmakers, film lovers, and the just-here-for-the-party crowd all mix together.  Your Defy Pass gets you into the Opening Night Party!

Andrew Golden has built a reputation as one of the city’s most versatile and in-demand musicians. Equally at home leading his own genre-bending projects or lending his sound to major artists on stage and in the studio. His trumpet can be heard with Kacey Musgraves, Lauren Daigle, Kaleo, Devon Gilfillian, Robert Finley, Alanna Royale, Jesse Welles, Eric Slick, Mike Hicks, and many more.

At Defy, he’s bringing together an all-star Nashville lineup: Ty Bailie (Mitski / Katy Perry) on keys, Marlon Patton (Liv Warfield / Nelson-Patton) on drums, and Ken Perkerwicz (Lachy Doley / Tennessee Rhythm Co.) on bass. Expect high-energy performances, deep grooves, and the kind of musical chemistry that only comes from some of the city’s finest creative forces.

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Defy Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2016 with the goal of bringing bold and extraordinary cinematic work from around the world to East Nashville. The festival celebrates unconventional films made by filmmakers who want to defy traditions and expectations. The festival is driven by the desire to bring unknown talent from around the world to Nashville audiences that are looking for a unique cinematic experience. Defy puts the work and the artist above all else. All great art is a disruption. You can support Defy with a one-time or recurring donation, and help us continue bringing defiant films from all over the world to Nashville.

 
 
 
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