NEPA Scene Staff

14th annual Launch Music Conference & Festival takes over Lancaster from April 14-17

14th annual Launch Music Conference & Festival takes over Lancaster from April 14-17

From a press release: The 14th annual Launch Music Conference & Festival has announced its artist lineup and list of panelists appearing on Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17 in downtown Lancaster. This year’s speakers include Rob “Blasko” Nicholson (Black Veil Brides, Zakk Wylde), Randy Nichols (Underoath, Bandsintown), David “5-1” Norman (Tyler the Creator, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Fire at the Furnace Week in Scranton features 300 artists, 20 exhibits, and 14 hot iron events May 28-June 2

Fire at the Furnace Week in Scranton features 300 artists, 20 exhibits, and 14 hot iron events May 28-June 2

From a press release: 300 artists, 20 exhibits, and 14 iron pours and theatrical performances will be packed into one week of industrial arts fun in Scranton. People of all ages are invited to celebrate the unofficial start to summer and Scranton’s industrial past at Fire at the Furnace Week, starting on Memorial Day, Monday, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

9 iron sculptures added to Scranton Riverwalk during Fire at the Furnace Week on May 31

9 iron sculptures added to Scranton Riverwalk during Fire at the Furnace Week on May 31

From a press release: As part of Fire at the Furnace Week in Scranton, a new exhibit featuring nine large-scale iron sculptures will soon be installed along the downtown Scranton Riverwalk. Members of the public are invited to celebrate industrial arts and local history at the opening reception for “Confluence: Art on the Trail” on […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton Iron Furnaces host Fire at the Furnace Week activities May 28-June 2

Scranton Iron Furnaces host Fire at the Furnace Week activities May 28-June 2

From a press release: In celebration of the eighth annual International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art coming to Scranton in May, a series of events designed to spark interest in the region’s industrial past will be held at the Scranton Iron Furnaces and venues throughout the city. Members of the community are invited to […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Nominations for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards are now open through June 1

Nominations for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards are now open through June 1

From a press release: Nominations have opened for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards. Members of the public can nominate their favorites for the 2016 local music award show online from now until Friday, July 1. Shortly following the close of nominations on July 1, public voting will open for the People’s Choice Award, Best New […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards return to Scranton Sept. 15-17

Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards return to Scranton Sept. 15-17

From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference will return to Scranton this fall for the third annual installment of the event, taking place Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 17. The event will again feature a multi-venue music festival, conferences, and panels with music industry professionals, along with the Steamtown Music Awards. Applications […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Opening night of TED 2016: Dream conference broadcast live to NEPA theaters on Feb. 15

Opening night of TED 2016: Dream conference broadcast live to NEPA theaters on Feb. 15

From a press release: BY Experience, in association with Fathom Events, is proud to present the opening night of TED’s flagship annual conference – broadcast live to select cinemas nationwide for the first time in the organization’s history. “TED2016: Dream ‘Opening Night’ Live in Cinemas” will debut in movie theaters on Monday, Feb. 15 live […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg seeking original artists to perform Feb. 19-21, 2016

Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg seeking original artists to perform Feb. 19-21, 2016

From a press release: The 20th annual Millennium Music Conference & Showcase is set for Feb. 19-21, 2016 at the Best Western Premier, the Central Hotel and Conference Center and 30 showcase venues in and around Harrisburg, so now the conference is looking for at least 100 original acts to perform via Sonicbids and ReverbNation. […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces full 2015 lineup of local and national acts across 8 venues

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces full 2015 lineup of local and national acts across 8 venues

We’re thrilled to exclusively announce the massive lineup for the 2015 Electric City Music Conference on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, and we must admit – we’re very impressed. With two full nights of music by over 75 local and national acts spread across eight venues, how could we not be? To say […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards change dates to Sept. 17-19

Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards change dates to Sept. 17-19

From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards have announced a series of updates for the 2015 events. First and foremost, the dates of the events have been changed. The Steamtown Music Awards will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17, and the Electric City Music Conference performances will kick off […]