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EXCLUSIVE: New NEPA Fair hosts live music, rides, and more at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City Sept. 15-18

EXCLUSIVE: New NEPA Fair hosts live music, rides, and more at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City Sept. 15-18

Residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania will have a brand new, exciting, and family-friendly entertainment option this fall. It was announced today exclusively on NEPA Scene that Matt Kester Productions has partnered with the Electric City Music Conference, SwikaS Amusements, The V-Spot, and the Circle Drive-In Theatre to establish the NEPA Fair – four days of live […]

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Nominations for 2022 Steamtown Music Awards in Scranton are now open in 35 categories

Nominations for 2022 Steamtown Music Awards in Scranton are now open in 35 categories

Starting today, nominations for the 2022 Steamtown Music Awards are open from now until Wednesday, Aug. 31. The public can nominate their favorite artists and music industry professionals for the ninth annual local music awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15 and serve as the opening of the Electric City Music Conference […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 2022 dates and opens performance submissions in Scranton

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 2022 dates and opens performance submissions in Scranton

Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced that the event will return to Scranton for its ninth year in September. The annual conference, music festival, and award show will be held from Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18. It has also opened submissions for musical performances by artists of any genre who would like […]

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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, […]

 Rich Howells

The complete updated guide to the 2021 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

The complete updated guide to the 2021 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

The eighth annual Electric City Music Conference will feature performances by nearly 100 bands in seven venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 27 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for local musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s a great opportunity to see everything that the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Electric City Music Conference hosts free learning panels at Stage West in Scranton Nov. 19-20

Electric City Music Conference hosts free learning panels at Stage West in Scranton Nov. 19-20

The Electric City Music Conference has announced the educational panels and discussions that will be hosted at Stage West in Scranton this weekend. All panels are free of charge, with the exception of the “Hometown Boys” film screening and Q&A session on Friday, Nov. 19. That event will be held in between live performances by […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference unveils 2021 schedule at 7 Scranton venues Nov. 19-20

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference unveils 2021 schedule at 7 Scranton venues Nov. 19-20

Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the full lineup and schedule for all three days of its eighth annual event exclusively on NEPA Scene. The conference begins with the 2021 Steamtown Music Awards at The V-Spot in Scranton on Thursday, Nov. 18. The live music continues on Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20 […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference partners with 1120 Studios for special XIXX show in Scranton on Nov. 20

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference partners with 1120 Studios for special XIXX show in Scranton on Nov. 20

The Electric City Music Conference is partnering with Wilkes-Barre photographer Keith Perks of 1120 Studios for a special XIXX show called “25 Years and Counting.” According to organizers, the show is “dedicated to all those that have been affected by cancer, not just the patient, but also the family and friends that fight by their […]

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Electric City Music Conference hosts first film screening with live music at Stage West in Scranton on Nov. 19

Electric City Music Conference hosts first film screening with live music at Stage West in Scranton on Nov. 19

This year, the Electric City Music Conference will be adding film premieres to its ever-expanding repertoire. On Friday, Nov. 19, the short film “Hometown Boys” will have its Scranton premiere at Stage West in Scranton as part of the event. The film follows “four idiots on a heist, a shit-ton of neon-colored lube, and a […]

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EXCLUSIVE: 2021 Steamtown Music Award nominees in 27 categories announced in Scranton

EXCLUSIVE: 2021 Steamtown Music Award nominees in 27 categories announced in Scranton

Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the nominees for the 2021 Steamtown Music Awards. Online voting begins at noon on Thursday, Oct. 14 on the ECMC Facebook page. For the second year, every award will have an online voting component. The online voting will contribute to 50 percent of the vote for each category, […]