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The Electric City Music Conference is Scranton's biggest weekend of music! The Electric City Music Conference has become a Scranton, PA tradition.

Annually, over three Autumn days the city is transformed into a haven for musicians and music industry professionals. The unique event consists of an award ceremony, education panels, seminars, meet and greets and a city-wide music festival. The ECMC begins with Scranton’s premier night of music, The Steamtown Music Awards, where the area’s best musicians are honored and recognized for their annua

l achievements. On Friday and Saturday, a two-day, multi-venue music festival sees local musicians and acts from across the United States descend upon the city’s various bars and music venues. Saturday’s educational conference connects musicians with veteran music industry professionals through intimate panels, seminars and networking sessions. Over the past 9 years, artists from every genre have performed at the Electric City Music Conference. Over 150 acts from 20 different states brought their unique musical styling to downtown Scranton. Many artists who have graced our stages have gone on to become household names. Don’t miss your chance to discover new music and potentially see the next big name in music.

11/15/2024

🚨Just Announced!🚨 VRSTY is coming to the The Ritz Theater in Scranton on November 29 for a BLACK FRIDAY THROWDOWN! Any locals interested in being part of the show contact [email protected] and [email protected].

Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/Ddp7D

Note: All tickets from the rescheduledSeptember 14 date will be honored!

10/04/2024

NEPA Horror Fest x 1120 Mag 🤝🙌🤘

NEPA Horror Fest Celebrates 10 Years of Thrills and Chills!

NEPA Horror Fest, a bi-annual celebration of the local horror and punk communities, held every June and October at the iconic Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, Pennsylvania kicks off tonight, October 3rd, with Miss Spooky Scranton Awards Ceremony at infamous The TheVspot Bar in Scranton and features after party music with Cortez, Salem Moon, and Avalanche Paths.

Tomorrow, October 4th at The Circle Drive-In in Dickson City, the fest features 13 Short Films from talented independent local, regional, and international creators.

The fest then celebrates it's 10 Year Anniversary with the Ladies of Elm Street, a meet and greet with TEN actresses from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies! And if that weren't enough, Scranton Punk Rock Flea Market hosts over 50 vendors, live music, and food trucks. Later in the evening, the fest continues with screenings of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)!

And the thrills and chills keep going the next day! On Sunday October 6th, the fest is holding screenings of Screenings of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991).

Now that's a proper celebration of ten years!

Check out the interview with NEPA Horror Fest creator Bobby Keller.

1. What inspired you to start the NEPA Horror Fest 10 years ago and how has it evolved since?

I was originally approached to screen a horror film that I had made at a local venue around Halloween time, and I knew of a handful of other local filmmakers who had both short and feature horror films made, so in turn I decided to put together a film festival. I figured it would be a one time thing, but it sure as sugar wasn’t.

2. What sets NEPA Horror Fest apart from other horror festivals?

I strive to make us stand out to both the celebrity guest and the fans attending. I want the actor or actress to have a day that they’ll never forget and show how much their career has impacted the horror genre and the lives of their fans. They deserve to be appreciated.

3. What's your favorite horror movie of all time, and why?

It’s Alive 3: Island of the Alive because the mutant babies are real big in that one. I wouldn’t f**k with the It’s Alive baby.

4. Can you share a particularly memorable celebrity guest encounter?

All of them. But not my personal encounters. My favorite part of the event is hearing the fans and guests interact with each other. It’s really special to me. It fills a void in my pumpkin-bippy heart.

5. What do you attribute the festival's success to?

Everyone who’s ever bought a ticket, had a vendor table, submitted a film, volunteered, or snuck in. And all the s**t talkers.

6. What's the most surreal moment you've experienced while organizing the festival? Any favorite memories?

I swallowed a bee at the event in 2020 by accident. I was pi**ed.

7. Who would be your ultimate guest be for an NEPA Horror Fest meet and greet?

Mushroom. The dog from Gremlins and Pumpkinhead.

8. What's the best advice you've received from a fellow festival organizer?

That’s classified information! Haha.

9. Have you ever faced any significant challenges or setbacks, and how did you overcome them?

I’ll let you know after this weekend, haha.

10. How do you think the festival has impacted the local arts and culture scene?

I just hope I’m doing my part to facilitate an event where artists can come together and celebrate each other and make new connections in their careers. And have fun.

11. How do you balance your own creative interests with the demands of organizing the festival?

This is pretty much all that I do now. The festival is my baby….a baby with fangs…and green s**t in its diaper.

12. How do you think attendees will react to the 13 Short Films X event? Are there any films in particular that your excited to show?

We kick off the event with a short film that was actually produced by Bill Moseley! And we have three local films this year! And I hope all the fans pass out from fright. Just don’t throw up, I don’t want to clean FAN PUKE.

13. Are there any local businesses or organizations you're particularly proud to partner with?

The Ritz Theater! After I hibernate after this event, we have some tricks up our sleeves and I’ll be collaborating with them on some cool events in 2025 if all goes as planned!

14. The fest expanded this year in celebration of 10 years. What are your plans for future NEPA Horror Fest events and will any of this year's additions continue?

It honestly depends on how this weekend goes. Myself and Jess Meoni, my co-organizer have really taken on a lot this weekend.

15. What's the most challenging aspect of organizing the festival?

I’ll find out this weekend, haha. We’ve never had more than 3 celebrity guests and we have 10 now.

16. What's the most important lesson you've learned from 10 years of running the festival?

I learn a new lesson every year and try to grow and evolve from them.

17. How has organizing the festival impacted your life? (besides anxiety, stress, and losing sleep.)

I don’t remember what my life was like before the festival, so I guess that’s a good thing.

18. What message do you hope attendees take away from the NEPA Horror Fest experience?

That Freddy Krueger is real.

Interview by: Keith Perks

10/02/2024

09/18/2024

getting the party bumping at space on day one of the Electric City Music Conference!

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