Sponsor the Electric City Music Conference & Steamtown Music Awards
Put your brand in the middle of one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most active music weekends. Connect with fans, artists, creators, entrepreneurs and community-minded consumers through live events, digital promotion, print, branded stages and real face-to-face experiences.
Why sponsor the Electric City Music Conference?
Sponsoring the Electric City Music Conference (ECMC) gives businesses and organizations a way to reach thousands of people across a three-day Scranton, PA music festival, conference and awards celebration. Sponsorship opportunities can include event naming rights, stage branding, awards integration, printed advertising, social promotion, VIP access and direct engagement with artists and attendees.
More than a logo on a poster.
The best event sponsorships put a business into the experience. ECMC offers multiple ways to be seen, remembered and connected to the people attending the weekend.
Reach People in Person
Connect with attendees across awards programming, live music venues, showcases, panels and networking events throughout Scranton.
Stay Visible Before & After
Sponsor exposure can extend beyond the event through digital promotion, social media, the ECMC website, printed materials and event content.
Align With Local Culture
Support the musicians, venues, creators and independent businesses that make Northeastern Pennsylvania’s music community worth celebrating.
Own a Piece of the Weekend
Stage sponsorships, award naming, presenting sponsorships and custom activations give brands opportunities to become part of the programming itself.
Reach Multiple Audiences
ECMC brings together music fans, working artists, DJs, producers, creative professionals, entrepreneurs and people actively engaged with local culture.
Support Free Education
ECMC’s free panels, workshops and mentoring create a meaningful way for sponsors to support artist development and career growth.
Who will your brand reach?
ECMC’s audience includes a strong 18–45 demographic along with musicians, fans, creators, industry professionals and people who actively participate in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s entertainment and cultural scene.
A weekend built for movement.
ECMC takes place across multiple Scranton venues, encouraging attendees to move between performances, awards programming, educational sessions and partner locations. That creates repeated opportunities for sponsor visibility rather than a single impression at one stage.
2026 ECMC sponsorship opportunities
From event-wide presenting rights to accessible community support, there are multiple ways to put your brand into the weekend. Contact ECMC for current pricing and availability.
Platinum — Presenting Sponsor
Built for a brand that wants to be associated with the entire weekend, from the Steamtown Music Awards to the Electric City Music Conference and festival.
- Naming rights for both the Awards and Conference
- Main-stage branding with sponsor-provided banners
- 20 VIP passes plus front-row Awards seating
- On-stage speaking opportunities
- Premium logo placement across event platforms
- Full-page festival guide advertisement
- Merchandise branding opportunities
- Direct engagement with attendees and artists
Gold — Award Presenter
2 AvailableBest for: Brands that want a prominent association with the Steamtown Music Awards.
- Award naming rights with “Brought to you by…” recognition
- 10 VIP passes plus reserved seating
- Conference speaking opportunity
- Logo placement on key materials and merchandise
- Sponsor-provided banner displayed on a stage
- Sponsor-provided banner displayed at the Awards
Silver — Award Sponsor
5 AvailableBest for: Businesses looking for consistent visibility across several event touch points.
- 5 VIP passes
- Website and on-site branding
- Festival guide advertisement
- Social media promotion
Bronze — Stage Sponsor
12 AvailableBest for: Brands that want their name directly associated with a live performance location.
- Stage named after your business
- On-site banner placement
- 2 VIP passes
- Festival guide advertisement
- Digital event exposure
Copper — Support Sponsor
Open AvailabilityBest for: Local businesses and organizations that want an accessible way to support ECMC.
- Logo on sponsorship materials and website
- Social media recognition
- 1 VIP pass
- Inclusion in the festival guide
Want something more creative?
Sponsorship does not have to fit neatly into a package. If your business has a product, service or activation that makes sense for the weekend, ECMC can discuss a custom opportunity.
Put your name around a social gathering where attendees are already connecting.
Attach your brand to something useful and appreciated during a long conference weekend.
Reach attendees and the broader NEPA community through printed conference materials.
Sponsor an individual Steamtown Music Award and receive recognition when that award is presented.
Getting started is easy.
Tell us what you want your sponsorship to accomplish and we can start with the opportunity that makes the most sense.
Tell us about your brand.
Share your business, audience, goals and the type of presence you are interested in.
Choose or customize.
Start with an existing sponsorship level or discuss a custom activation that better fits your goals.
Build the activation.
Coordinate logos, banners, advertising, passes and other deliverables so your sponsorship shows up the right way.
ECMC sponsorship FAQ
Quick answers for businesses and organizations considering a 2026 sponsorship.
When and where is the 2026 Electric City Music Conference?
The 13th Annual Electric City Music Conference & Steamtown Music Awards takes place September 10–12, 2026 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
How many people attend ECMC?
ECMC currently reports more than 2,500 attendees across the full weekend, with more than 500 attendees at the Steamtown Music Awards.
What can an ECMC sponsorship include?
Depending on the sponsorship level, opportunities can include naming rights, award sponsorship, stage branding, banners, VIP passes, guide advertising, website placement, social media promotion, merchandise branding and speaking opportunities.
Can my business sponsor one individual Steamtown Music Award?
Yes. Sponsoring a single award is one of the custom sponsorship opportunities available for the Steamtown Music Awards.
Can ECMC create a custom sponsorship package?
Yes. ECMC can discuss custom opportunities such as happy hour sponsorships, water or breakfast sponsorships, guide advertising, individual award sponsorships and other ideas that make sense for your brand.
Who attends the Electric City Music Conference?
The audience includes music fans, working musicians, DJs, producers, creators, entrepreneurs, industry professionals and community supporters. ECMC reports a strong 18–45 audience across the weekend.
Does sponsorship support free music-industry education?
ECMC includes free panels, workshops and mentoring sessions for musicians and attendees, so sponsor support also helps the event provide no-cost music-industry education and networking.
How do I become an ECMC sponsor?
Email Joseph.Caviston@gmail.com to ask about current 2026 sponsorship pricing, availability and custom opportunities.
Put your brand in the middle of ECMC weekend.
Tell us what you want to accomplish and we can help identify a sponsorship opportunity that gives your business meaningful visibility while supporting music, artists and culture in Northeastern Pennsylvania.