Taking place September 11, 12 and 13, 2025 in downtown Scranton, PA
Ready to plug into Scranton’s electrifying music scene? The 12th Annual Electric City Music Conference & Steamtown Music Awards is hitting downtown September 11th-13th, 2025, and you do NOT want to miss it!
Forget just listening – this is your chance to dive headfirst into the heart of the Electric City’s vibrant sound. Since 2013, we’ve been the go-to spot where musical memories are made, connections spark, and the energy is absolutely contagious.
Imagine this: killer performances lighting up the city, insider knowledge dropped at FREE thought-provoking panels, and the chance to link up with fellow music lovers and industry pros. Whether you’re ready to rock the stage or soak up the incredible talent, the ECMC is where the music happens. Get ready for an unforgettable experience where creativity explodes, community vibes are strong, and the possibilities are as limitless as the sound itself. Join the party – let’s make some noise!
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
2025 Artist Performances
| The Bog | |
| Start Time | Artist |
| 6:00 PM | TBA |
| 7:00 PM | Alex Stanilla & The Pi Seas |
| 8:00 PM | Sweet Anne Marie and The Family Band |
| 9:00 PM | Mercy Gang |
| 10:00 PM | Das Black Milk |
| 11:00 PM | Betty White Devil |
| 12:00 AM | ivy |
| 1:00 AM | APOLLO PUTNAM |
| The V Spot | |
| Start Time: | |
| 6:00 PM | Squid Sterling |
| 7:00 PM | Retro Alliance and the Wiggy-Diggy Band |
| 8:00 PM | The Deathtones |
| 9:00 PM | KVRMA |
| 10:00 PM | Valendina |
| 11:15 PM | Meet Me on Marcie |
| Backyard Ale House | |
| Start Time: | |
| 8:00 PM | Amber November |
| 9:00 PM | Couldn’t Be Happiers |
| 10:00 PM | Wagner Road Band |
| 11:30 PM | Almost Infamous |
| The Shakes Space | |
| 5:00 PM | Emo Kid Eating A Sandwich |
| 5:45 PM | The Last Post |
| 6:30 PM | A Spectacular Failure |
| 7:15 PM | Condition Oakland |
| 8:00 PM | Na’Vaj |
| Mutant Brewing | |
| 6:30 PM | Elle Taranis |
| 7:30 PM | The Summitts |
| 8:30 PM | Wave Break |
| 9:30 PM | EMO NIGHT |
| Union Vapers | |
| 7:00 PM | Mayreh |
| 8:00 PM | Lilycove |
| 9:00 PM | lolitslea |
| 10:00 PM | Wisdom |
| 11:00 PM | No Limitations |
| Sergie’s Live | |
| 7:00 PM | SOLO ACOUSTIC TBA |
| 8:00 PM | Corey Kizer |
| 9:00 PM | Martini Russa |
| 10:00 PM | Leighann & Company |
| 12:00 PM | Cowgirl Pills |
| The Bog | |
| Start Time: | |
| 6:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | Joe Matzzie |
| 8:00 PM | the Skating Party |
| 9:00 PM | TURBO GOTH |
| 10:00 PM | The Dead Letters |
| 11:00 PM | Retrovai |
| 12:00 AM | No Take Backs |
| 1:00 AM | Rob Mordan |
| The V Spot | |
| Start Time: | |
| 6:00 PM | GABRIELLE |
| 7:00 PM | Spew |
| 8:00 PM | Jonah Whale |
| 9:00 PM | Observe the 93rd |
| 10:00 PM | We The People |
| 11:00 PM | RODERIK |
| 12:00 AM | A Constant Murder |
| 1:00 AM | Xdrenaline & Doc Nuece |
| Backyard Ale House | |
| Start Time: | |
| 7:30 PM | Shakey Joe Kambic |
| 8:15 PM | Kevin Roy Correll |
| 9:00 PM | Mason Wheeler |
| 10:00 PM | Justin Bravo & The Kind |
| 11:45 PM | Jase Mathews Band |
| The Shakes Space | |
| 5:00 PM | Frank Shannon |
| 5:45 PM | Bob & the Devil |
| 6:30 PM | Tedd Hazard |
| 7:15 PM | Norton Scott |
| 8:00 PM | Fiji in the Beans |
| Mutant Brewing | |
| 6:30 PM | Slohill (Kevin Hill) |
| 7:15 PM | Gus The Savage |
| 8:00 PM | Katie Knight |
| 9:00 PM | Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band |
| 10:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | |
| Union Vapers | |
| 7:00 PM | AGGRESSICA |
| 8:00 PM | Acid Rat! |
| 9:00 PM | BLISS |
| 10:00 PM | Galaxy Has Eyes |
| 11:00 PM | 2Humble |
| Sergies LIVE | |
| 7:30 PM | In A Perfect Sky |
| 8:30 PM | Maria Arroyo |
| 9:15 PM | The MDG Crew |
| 10:30 PM | The 335 |
| 12:00 AM | Dj Kenton (DJ) |
Entering its 12th year, the Steamtown Music Awards strives to honor the musicians and music industry professionals that make up the NEPA music scene. The event features 35+ award categories, live performances, a red carpet, photo opportunities and live streamed interviews. The event has become knowns as Scranton’s “Biggest Night” of music.
Nominations for the awards are now open!
Thousands of musicians have performed at the Electric City Music Conference over the past 12 years. Artists from 25 states and three countries have mingled with artists from NEPA and industry professionals for a weekend of music, education and networking. Are you ready to experience what it’s all about?
Submit your band for consideration!
Learn from, connect with and be inspired by music industry professionals who can provide you with valuable information on how to grow as a professional in the music industry.
If you a musician, music fan or someone who just wants to learn more about the music industry… the ECMC is for you! This is your one stop shop for entertainment and education. We have a pass option for everyone!