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Request for Proposal: Public Relations Services for Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2026

The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), organizers of the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, is seeking an experienced public relations vendor to develop and execute a comprehensive media relations strategy for the 2026 festival.

The 2026 festival, scheduled for September 11-13, 2026, is a significant event as it marks the 25th anniversary of the festival and will serve as the launching point for the 100th-anniversary celebration of The 1927 Bristol Sessions in 2027.

The vendor should provide services including, but not limited to:

  • Developing a media narrative and strategy
  • Assisting with a press conference on May 27, 2026
  • Writing and distributing press releases
  • Securing advance editorial coverage and press attendance
  • Scheduling media interviews
  • Assisting with radio and TV interviews
  • Coordinating on-site media logistics and credentialing
  • Handling media communications
  • Collecting media coverage and providing post-festival reports
  • Teasing the 100th anniversary milestone for The 1927 Bristol SessionsA detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) outlining the full scope of services and proposal requirements is attached.

The deadline for proposal submission is April 20, 2026. Please submit your proposal electronically by email to lprater@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

Please send a proposal outlining how your expertise can contribute to the success of the 2026 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion.

Please reference the attached document here for the full scope of the project.