NEPA Scene Staff

EXCLUSIVE: Timeline announced for 2025 Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards in Scranton

EXCLUSIVE: Timeline announced for 2025 Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards in Scranton

Mark your calendars, music lovers – the 12th annual Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards are set to electrify Scranton from Thursday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 13. This three-day extravaganza promises a celebration of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s vibrant music scene alongside talent from across the nation. The festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

The complete guide to the 2024 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

The complete guide to the 2024 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

Celebrating the talent and community of the local music scene, the 11th annual Electric City Music Conference features performances by nearly 100 artists in eight venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 35 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Electric City Music Conference opens applications for 2024 performers and industry professionals in Scranton and beyond

Electric City Music Conference opens applications for 2024 performers and industry professionals in Scranton and beyond

Today, organizers announced that applications are now open for performers to take part in the 11th annual Electric City Music Conference, set for this September in Scranton. Musicians of all genres are invited to apply for the chance to showcase their talents. Applications to perform can be submitted through the official website, electriccitymusicconference.com. Both full […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

First-ever Mimosa Bar Crawl takes over downtown Scranton pubs/restaurants on Aug. 8

First-ever Mimosa Bar Crawl takes over downtown Scranton pubs/restaurants on Aug. 8

Scranton has hosted its share of bar crawls over the years, and the city is no stranger to waking up early to drink on Parade Days, but this summer will bring its first-ever Mimosa Bar Crawl. Downtown bars and restaurants like Backyard Ale House, Harry’s, Noir Dark Spirits, PJ’s Pub 1910 at the Hilton Scranton […]

 Rich Howells

The complete updated guide to the 2019 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

The complete updated guide to the 2019 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

The sixth annual Electric City Music Conference will feature performances by over 150 bands in 11 venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 37 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 […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference artist schedule at 11 Scranton venues announced

EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference artist schedule at 11 Scranton venues announced

The Electric City Music Conference held an announcement party at Stage West in Scranton on July 5, revealing all the nominees for the 2019 Steamtown Music Awards as well as the conference’s artist schedule. ECMC producers Joe Caviston and Ken Norton read off all the nominees in 35 categories, sharing the stage with live performances […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: Electric City Music Conference in Scranton, 09/14-15/18

PHOTOS: Electric City Music Conference in Scranton, 09/14-15/18

Following the biggest turnout for the Steamtown Music Awards yet, the fifth annual Electric City Music Conference took over 13 venues across the Scranton area for the most massive weekend in local music on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15. Lineups featuring over 150 local and national acts in countless genres played in returning […]