I know it is really early in the year, but this thread is going to start some time, so why not now? Anyway, I heard that the preliminary NEFFA 2005 grid has already been distributed. My sources tell me that it still has lots of holes in it, and it has the words "For performers' use only. Subject to change. Please do not circulate!" in big letters right at the top. The same sources also tell me there are a lot of new names this year. I guess we'll all find out soon enough.