Tiny Desk Contest

Out of the 7,500 musicians who entered NPR's Tiny Desk Contest this year, these Kansas City musicians stood out for their world-class songwriting and engaging performances. You may even get to see them perform around town soon.

Kansas City is home to talented musicians of all ilk. Here are some of our favorite local bands who entered NPR's 2024 Tiny Desk Contest.

It's the 10th anniversary of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and they're going all out! If you're an unsigned band or artist from Missouri or Kansas, you could win a chance to play your very own Tiny Desk Concert at NPR's headquarters and be featured on KCUR. The contest is now open for entries through Feb. 21, 2024.

Kansas City is full of artistic talent and big dreamers. Here are some of our favorite local bands who entered the 2023 NPR Tiny Desk Contest.

Undiscovered musicians from Missouri, Kansas and across the country can win a chance to perform a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR's headquarters and be featured on KCUR. The contest is now open for entries from Feb. 7 through March 13.

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.