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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • MAKE MUSIC DAY KNOXVILLE

    JUNE 21, 2026

    Twelve hours of free community programming throughout Downtown Knoxville hosted in partnership with the Knoxville Arts & Culture Alliance.

    Featuring a 12-hour meditative drone, Elliot Cole’s Flowerpot Music, Fisher/Lau Duo Showcase, interactive youth and high school workshops, & more!

  • SYNNERGY 2026

    JUNE 24 - 27, 2026

    Nief-Norf’s New Music Conference

    Featuring masterclasses, panel discussions, installations, research presentations, interactive workshops, & so much more!

    Twelve concerts, showcasing music of Steve Reich (Drumming & Music for 18 Musicians), Chelsea Loew, Kelley Sheehan, Charlie Peck, Ella Kaale, Coral Douglas, Rob McClure, Ty Bloomfield, & 20+ premieres by NNSF26 composition fellows!