Tiny Desk Contest

Thousands of artists entered the 2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest. Here are some of our local favorites.

The Tiny Desk Contest is back for 2022 and taking submissions from unsigned U.S. artists looking for a wider audience. Kansas City-area musicians, that means you!

Lawrence, Kansas, bluegrass band Unfit Wives had one of KCUR and 90.9 The Bridge's favorite songs in the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest.

Kansas City rapper The Royal Chief served up one of KCUR and 90.9 The Bridge's favorite songs in the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest.

Undiscovered musicians can win a chance to perform a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR's headquarters and be featured on KCUR and 90.9 The Bridge. You have until June 7 to enter the contest.