North Carolina Music Office

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the establishment of the North Carolina Music Office within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This new office is dedicated to promoting and celebrating North Carolina's music, musicians, and music industry. It will coordinate a wide range of music-based programming and investments across the state, enhance economic development driven by creative economies, and increase awareness of North Carolina's vibrant music heritage, culture, and education.

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North Carolina Music Survey

We would love to get to know you. As we work diligently to support music across North Carolina, from artists to fans, venues to agents, labels, and production, we want to begin by gathering information on those we serve. Taking this brief survey will help help us on our way to big goals to support your work!

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Hurricane Helene Recovery

Benefit Concerts

Explore the NC Music Office's comprehensive list of Hurricane Helene benefit concerts across North Carolina. Find event details and learn how you can support the recovery efforts.

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About the NC Music Office

Learn more about the office and what we do.

Come Hear NC

Come Hear NC is an initiative designed to celebrate, support, and help sustain North Carolinians’ groundbreaking contributions to American music.

Come Hear NC Music Communities

Come Hear NC Music Communities program is working with three pilot cities to develop strategies that will help strengthen their music-based economies.

Grants & Resources

Learn more about grants and resources from the NC Arts Council.