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The Music Cities Convention will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Fayetteville, Arkansas—a vibrant college town that is home to one of the oldest and longest-running live music venues in Arkansas - George's Majestic Lounge, founded in 1927.
Hosted in partnership with Experience Fayetteville, the Music Cities Convention will be a place to discuss the best practices on how music can be used to transform cities and to connect with like-minded people interested in ensuring communities have thriving music ecosystems worldwide.
THE IMPACT OF THE MUSIC CITIES CONVENTION
The Music Cities Convention is known to spark conversations that have led to city defining music initiatives from Huntsville's Music Office, to the Liverpool City-Region Music Board, and the construction of the Orion Amphitheater, to name a few.
THE MUSIC CITIES AWARDS IS THE MOST CONSOLIDATED GLOBAL PLATFORM THAT CELEBRATES AND RECOGNISES OUTSTANDING ORGANISATIONS AND INITIATIVES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LOCAL AND GLOBAL MUSIC ECOSYSTEMS
The Music Cities Awards ceremony will be hosted on September 16th on the opening night of the Fayetteville AR Music Cities Convention
START PLANNING FOR FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MCC
Be part of a high-level cohort of delegates working at the forefront of music city topics from all around the world. Engage in insightful discussions, and network with peers from 25+ different countries.
Who attends the event?
City mayors, executives from the music industry, grassroots music advocates, musicians, ministers of culture, festival directors, NGO CEOs, university researchers, investment directors, heads of programming, economic development office directors, and more.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE
RIYADH MUSIC CITIES CONVENTION
DECEMBER 2025
DISCOVER FAYETTEVILLE'S MUSIC ADVOCACY PATH
Besides having a vibrant music scene with venues like George's Majestic Lounge, JJ's Grill, Tin Roof, Kingfish Bar, and JJ's Live, Fayetteville Arkansas is a leading example of how authorities and music stakeholders can work together to use music as a transformational tool for the community.
Take a look at this path that goes all the way from the creation of the Music Programme at University of Arkansas and the founding of George's Majestic Lounge, to this past decade's efforts filled with music strategies and all kinds of initiatives promoting live music spaces and programmes across the city.
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READY FOR SOME FAYETTEVILLE SOUNDS?
There's no better way to get the groove for the Music Cities Convention than to dive into the city's music scene. Play the video below to get a crash course on the local talent and the city's thriving arts community.
HOST PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Interested in sponsoring the Fayetteville Arkansas Music Cities Convention? Contact Pablo at pablo@sounddiplomacy.com to learn more about our innovative sponsorship opportunities.
Do you have any other questions regarding the Fayetteville Arkansas Music Cities Convention? Contact Cristina at cristina@sounddiplomacy.com to learn everything related to the event's programme and activities.