How do I perform at The Electric City Music Conference?

Applications to perform open April 21, 2025

The Electric City Music Conference generally features 150+ performers that are featured over a 2-day span in multiple venues. To date, over 800 acts from over 30 different states and three countries have performed at the ECMC. Artist showcases are well attended, as the majority of them take place in the hotbed of downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. Scranton is home to four colleges, with an additional 5 colleges within driving distance.

  1. Performers local to the 570: Apply here.
  2. Regional / Out of state / International performers apply here: Apply here.
  3. National touring artists with representation, contact: Joseph.caviston@gmail.com

Electric City Music Conference Festival Details

September 11-13, 2025

Participating Venues:

  • The V Spot
  • The Backyard Ale House
  • The Bog
  • The Shakes Space
  • Mutant Brewing
  • The Ritz Theater
  • Harry’s
  • The Marketplace at Steamtown
  • Sergei’s Live

Just a few notable acts that have performed at the Electric City Music Conference: The Pink Spiders, Aaron Fink (of Breaking Benjamin), Boys of Fall, Koji, Chris Farren (of Fake Problems), Lee Corey Oswald, Endwell, Northern Faces, You Me and Everyone We Know, The Gay Blades, VRSTY, Screaming Infidelities Emo Night, Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Captain, We’re Sinking, American Opera, Jamie Drastik, Survey Says, Keep Flying, Endless Mike and the Beagle Club, The Rods, Will Wood and the Tapeworms, and Psycho Nurse.

Friday, September 12

  • 10:00 AM: Registration Opens – Coffee & Donuts

  • 11:00 AM: Your Conference Playbook: Maximize Your ECMC Experience – Register Here

  • 12:00 PM: From The Press Pit: A Musician’s Guide to Working with the Media – Register Here

  • 1:00 PM: From Stage to Success: Building Your Empire (w/ Josh Balz) – Register Here

  • 2:00 PM: Booking 101: From First Gig to Full Calendar – Register Here

Saturday, September 13

  • 10:00 AM: Registration Opens – Coffee & Donuts

  • 11:30 AM: Rock & Retirement: A Musician’s Guide to Financial Responsibility – Register Here

  • 12:30 PM: Mastering Your Mix: A Musician’s Guide to Live Sound – Register Here

  • 1:30 PM: From Sound to Scroll: Content Creation for Musicians – Register Here

  • 2:30 PM: Still Scratching: A Career in Longevity (w/ DJ Sat-One) – Register Here