Norman Music Festival is not only a great annual experience for the general public, but also one of the biggest events for Oklahoma-based musicians. While acclaimed artists from around the country and beyond take headlining spots at multiple large outdoor stages, local players are often granted the opportunity to open and close for them on the same platform. Meanwhile, the festival’s multitude of smaller indoor stages harbor even more performers that play to audiences they might not otherwise find.

Additionally, NMF is often one of the best places for artists to catch each other’s performances, as many are too busy throughout the year to attend each other’s shows unless sharing a bill. There is a thriving sense of togetherness within the local music scene that flourishes every April, and it’s a side of NMF that often remains under the radar of most festival coverage.

In an effort to capture this insider experience, Make Oklahoma Weirder started following local artists with a camera last year, and it went so well that we decided to do it again, this time with a singer-songwriter, a hip-hop producer, and a ska band.

Special thanks to Rabbit House Productions for the fabulous work editing the footage we brought back.

Watch the videos below, and let us know which one was your favorite!