Confluence: The Carolinas’ #1 Music Industry Conference + Showcase Fest

Confluence is the must-attend annual gathering for music professionals, artists, and industry leaders across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Whether you’re shaping the business of music, innovating behind the scenes, or creating the soundtrack of tomorrow, this is where the region’s music community comes together to share ideas, make connections, and drive the industry forward.

How to Experience Confluence:
All-Access Pass: Includes access to Confluence Kickoff Party, all conference sessions, all mini summits, two nights of live music, opportunity for one-on-one mentoring (subject to availability), the Confluence Block Party, and Confluence SongFest, plus a Confluence welcome tote. All-Access Pass does not include workshops. See schedule for details.

Confluence+ Pass: Includes everything in the All-Access Pass PLUS, free access to all workshops (min. of three, $25 value each), a Confluence+ Swag Bag with exclusive merch, complimentary drinks at the Kickoff Party (21+), and first access to one-on-one mentoring slots. Plus surprises to come!

Music Pass: On sale soon. Includes access to two nights of live music Oct 9 and 10, the Confluence Block Party Oct 10, and Confluence SongFest the afternoon of Oct 11. Venues include Evening Muse, Neighborhood Theatre, Snug Harbor, Petra’s, and The Union at Station West.

Conference Pass. On sale soon. Includes access to all conference sessions, all mini summits, opportunity for one-on-one mentoring (subject to availability), plus a Confluence welcome tote. Does not include workshops. See schedule for details.

SCHEDULE :

LOCATION: The conference will take place at Union at Station West, a premiere special event venue with an industrial chic vibe just to the west of Uptown. An award-winning bakery, popular coffee shop, and new co-working facility are also located on site. Parking is free and convenient. Live music will happen in iconic indie venues Evening Muse, Neighborhood Theatre, Petra’s, and Snug Harbor. Music venues will be walkable both nights.

WHO SHOULD COME? Confluence is for those who want to build a better future in music—for themselves, for their company, for Charlotte, for the Carolinas, for the industry. Confluence is for the doers and the dreamers, the problem-solvers and the future-makers. Members of the Confluence community make real connections, gain fresh insights, learn new tools and strategies, and leave inspired.

In 2024, 200+ music industry executives, music startup founders, emerging and established talent, nonprofit leaders, media, and government leaders from across the Carolinas and beyond attended the conference. At night, 1000+ attended showcases in independent venues across the city. 93% of attendees said they were Satisfied to Extremely Satisfied with their experience, and 93% were Very to Extremely Likely to attend again.

ABOUT CONFLUENCE: Confluence is powered by Music Everywhere CLT, a nonprofit initiative to develop Charlotte's music scene and economy with support from Charlotte Center City Partners, a nonprofit missioned with the vibrancy of Charlotte's urban core.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• Select music venues are 21+
• Conference is 18+
• Coming from out of town? Check out our hotel partners here
• No refunds

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