Huntsville Music Month kicks off with stacked lineup
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Leaders say September's lineup is raising the bar this year. Photo: Courtesy of City of Huntsville
Huntsville Music Month kicks off in September, with a lineup that organizers say will take the event to the next level.
Why it matters: The event is increasing Huntsville's ever-growing music reputation and providing plenty of things to do, while also supporting local musicians and bringing people and dollars to local businesses.
- "That's what makes music such a powerful part of economic development," Mayor Tommy Battle said in an announcement. "It's not only about entertainment, it's about jobs, investment and opportunity."
Driving the news: With programs like the free Launchpad concerts and the Huntsville Music Office's partnership with AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, "we're showcasing our talent on the biggest stages yet," music officer Matt Mandrella said in the news release.
- "We're expanding networks, creating professional opportunities and reinforcing Huntsville's growing status as a music city," he said.
Zoom in: Here's the Huntsville Music Month lineup:
- VBC 5K Music Run: Aug. 30, 8am. The run features live entertainment and aligns with the Von Braun Center's 50th anniversary celebration.
- Jazz in the Park-Huntsville: Sundays, 5pm at Big Spring Park West. Performances for big-ticket jazz acts each week.
- LAUNCHPAD: Sept. 5-7, 6pm at Big Spring Park West. The free, three-day festival features multiple acts each night, with the third devoted to Jazz in the Park-Huntsville.
- AMERICANAFEST: Huntsville's got two events in Nashville for AMERICANAFEST, starting with Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City Sept. 9 at 5:30pm at Martins BBQ Joint, followed by Rocket City Ramble at Acme Feed & Seed Sept. 11 at 12pm.
- Music Industry Career Fair & Community Expo: Sept. 13, 12pm at VBC East Hall. Full details for the free music industry-related career and community expo will be announced soon.
- Women in Music Week: Sept. 12-21. For the seventh year, Women in Music Week showcases the talents of more than 50 women. A full schedule will be announced soon.
- 805 After Five & Campus 805's 10th Anniversary: Sept. 18-20, 5pm at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805: The three-day music festival for Campus 805's 10th Anniversary.
- CulturA Festival: Sept. 21, 12pm at The Orion Amphitheater. The free event will feature the EZ Band, Latin food trucks and flavors, live music, local vendors and talks with inspiring Latin leaders.