Music Cities Convention is the world’s biggest event to explore the relationship between city planning, health, education, tourism, economic development and the music industry.

Date: 18 - 20 October

Event Venues:

• Von Braun Center
• U.S. Space & Rocket Center
• Orion Amphitheater

Hosts: Huntsville Music Office & Orion Amphiteater

On 18 - 20 October, 2023 Music Cities Convention will be travelling to Huntsville, Alabama, USA for its 12th global edition.

The event will feature presentations, panels and roundtables to showcase the latest best practices exploring the use and importance of music in the development of cities all around the world. All of the above will be combined with several live music events and exciting networking opportunities.

​The three-day event follows the publication of the Huntsville Music Audit and Strategy that aimed at creating a more dynamic music environment, from education to creation, production and performance, in a way that strengthened Huntsville’s growing economy.

During the two convention days, we’ll discuss topics such as global music city policies, music & economic development, music and technology, music and education, the role of music in future cities, the night time economy, supporting musicians, city & place branding, music tourism, music & real estate, music for community building and more.

Schedule:

• 18th October 2023: Opening Reception 
  • Opening reception @ Mars Music Hall

• 19th October 2023 November 2022: Main Convention Day 1  
  • MCC Day 1 @ Von Braun Center
  • Tour & Evening Reception @ Orion Amphitheater

• 20th October 2023: Main Convention Day 2
  • MCC Day 2 @ Von Braun Center
  • Evening Reception @ U.S. Space & Rocket Center
    
    
• 21st October 2023: Guided tours
  • Huntsville guided tours - more info coming soon.
    

Who should attend?

Delegates will include: City leaders, musicians, festival/event directors, real estate professionals, economic development professionals, academics, music industry professionals, night-time economy managers, culture officers, non-profit leaders, for-profit executives, tourism directors and more.

Ticket Cost:
Tickets include: access to the Official Opening Reception on October 18th, access to the conference on October 19 & 20, access to a number of additional evening events, tours and activities (more information coming soon), access to the Online Event Hub, some food and drinks at the conference, a delegate bag, access to the attendee database ahead of the event.

• Early Bird 1: Until December 31st 2022 - $100
• January 1st - February 28th 2023 - $150
• March 1st - April 30th 2023 - $200
• May 1st - June 30th 2023 - $250 *Sold Out
• July 1st - August 31st 2023 - $300 *Sold Out
• General Admission - $350
• Student Ticket: $100*
  

*Offer available only to students at an accredited higher education institution.

Special discounted tickets are available for NGO representatives and delegations of 3 and more attendees. Just get in touch with Sandra at sandra@sounddiplomacy.com for more information.

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Read more on our website:
https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/mcc-huntsville

View the video from our last US edition in Lafayette, LA (USA)

Music Cities Convention is a part of Music Cities Events.