The Carolinas’ Premier Music Industry Conference
October 18-19, 2023
Introducing Confluence. This multiday conference+festival is a can’t-miss for anyone in the Southeast connected to the music industry, including fans.
AvidXchange Music Factory, Charlotte, NC
Over two days and nights, Confluence will inspire, connect, elevate, and celebrate the Charlotte and Carolinas’ music community.
Conference Pass
The Confluence conference is Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conference sessions will take place in multiple venues inside the AvidXchange NC Music Factory. Passes are on sale now! Full schedule will be announced soon!
Music Pass
The Confluence Music Pass includes access to live showcase sets by 40+ acts from across the Carolinas in multiple independent music venues in the heart of Charlotte!
Upgrade to an All-Access Pass!
Experience all that Confluence has to offer with the Confluence All Access Pass! The pass includes the 2-Day Conference Pass PLUS 2 evenings of live music, and a special invitation to the VIP Opening Party on October 17th, a special swag bag, and more!
SHOWCASE LINEUP
CONFLUENCE SPEAKERS
Full schedule to be announced soon!
Andrea DaSilva
Principal, ADA Advisory, LLC
Cam Brown
Cam Brown, Of Good Nature
Chance Smith
Co-founder and COO of GoghNow
Chastan Swain
Legal and Policy Analyst for Hometown Strong
Cheryl Englehardt
CBE Music
Chris Cobb
President, Bonafide Live / President, NIVA TN / Founder, Music Venue Alliance Nashville / Co-founder, D Tour
Chris Elmore
Director of Strategic Partnerships for AvidXchange
Christina Rentz
Label Manager, Merge Records
Crystal E. Taylor
Founder, CEO of The Underground Collective, Beats n Bars Festival & Founder/Executive Director of non profit Get Happy in Durham, NC
Danielle Dor
Don Pitts
Founder and President, Sound Music Cities
Elliot Tousley
Co-Founder & COO of De Novo Agency, Inc
Emily Sage
Emily Sage Music
Evan Hunsberger
Artist Manager & Music Industry Consultant
Fannie Mae
DJ Fannie Mae
Friday Jones
Owner, i Love a Good Vibe
Gar Ragland
Co-founder, vinylkey®; Founder & CEO, Citizen Vinyl. Producer & Musician. Co-founder and Director of NewSong Music Group.
Greg Knight
Music publicist, artist manager, and founder of Greg Knight Music
Gregg McCraw
President at MaxxMusic; owner of Neighborhood Theatre
Jason Jet
Artist, songwriter, producer, engineer, studio owner
Jeff Bell
Executive Director, NC Arts Council
John Tosco
Founder and Executive Director of Tosco Music
Jordynn Nicholson
Instagram Expert and Brand Coach
Kevin Dailey
Co-Founder and CEO of Remedy
Liza Levy
President of the Salt Lick Incubator
Lonnie Davis
President & CEO/Co-founder of JazzArts Charlotte
Micah Davidson
President, founder, and head of Event Division for Midwood Entertainment
Mike Killeen
CFO, First Avenue & 7th St Entry
Mikey Evans
CMO, Ari’s Take
Natalie Carr
Singer / Songwriter
Sponsor
By partnering with Confluence, your company will be supporting the local music community and helping to establish Charlotte as a regional hub for music. We envision Confluence as a must-attend event for the Carolinas’ music community for years to come. We invite you to be a part of building this with us.
Vend
Confluence is looking to support our community and lock in the hottest vendors with merch, services, and products at this year’s conference.
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? Learn more about how you can be involved, get a free shirt, and earn a conference badge!
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Thank you Sponsors!
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