Question 1

Where does the funding come from?

Accepted Answer

SF Music Week is funded by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Question 2

Who produces SF Music Week?

Accepted Answer

SF Music Week is produced by Noise Pop in partnership with the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.

Question 3

How can I get involved?

Accepted Answer

Attend: register for the conference days and take part in the events across the week. Host: apply to be a Program Partner . Sponsor: write to sponsor@noisepop.com . And spread the word: tell your friends and colleagues about SF Music Week.

Question 4

Is SF Music Week accessible?

Accepted Answer

All locations are wheelchair accessible. Accommodations such as ASL interpretation are available by request at least three business days ahead. See the Accessibility page.

Question 5

Is it a family-friendly experience?

Accepted Answer

Please check individual events for age restrictions.

Question 6

Are the events free?

Accepted Answer

Some program partner events may be ticketed. Please refer to each event's details and visit the Partner Events page for more information.

Question 7

What types of events and activities are offered?

Accepted Answer

Panels and workshops featuring industry experts and thought leaders; networking sessions where attendees connect and build relationships; and special events hosted by program partners across the city.

Question 8

What are the goals of SF Music Week?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen the local music community. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the conference fosters a stronger sense of community and collaboration within San Francisco's music sector. Support the future of the music industry. SF Music Week provides resources and opportunities that help ensure the long-term health and vitality of the local music industry. Boost San Francisco's cultural vibrancy. A thriving music scene is essential to any city's cultural identity, and SF Music Week reinforces San Francisco's reputation as a vibrant music city. Contribute to economic vitality. By supporting local music industry venues and businesses, SF Music Week helps boost the city's music industry and broader economy.

Question 9

Why was SF Music Week created?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco has an incredible music industry, and SF Music Week was created to provide a dedicated platform for the local music community to connect, learn and collaborate. The conference supports the future of the local music sector by creating networking opportunities, providing educational resources and fostering innovation. SF Music Week is unique in its focus on the specific needs and opportunities facing the San Francisco music industry. By addressing challenges and incubating new ideas, it aims to create a more sustainable and vibrant music ecosystem in the city.

Question 10

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Registration details for 2027 will be announced here and in the newsletter. Some program partner events may be ticketed; check each event's own details.

Question 11

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Early registration for the Industry Summit and Artist Development Day opens soon on this site. Sign up for the newsletter and we will tell you the moment it does.

Question 12

Who should attend?

Accepted Answer

The Industry Summit and Artist Development Day are designed for anyone involved or interested in the local music industry: musicians, venue operators, festival producers, record labels, promoters, music tech and more. Program partner events are a mix of public and industry-focused events.

Question 13

When is SF Music Week 2027, and where?

Accepted Answer

SF Music Week runs February 15 to 21, 2027. The Industry Summit is on Friday, February 19 and Artist Development Day is on Saturday, February 20, both at the Wilsey Center in the War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, in San Francisco's Civic Center. Program partners host events across the city throughout the week. See the Partner Events page as the calendar fills.

Question 14

What is SF Music Week?

Accepted Answer

SF Music Week celebrates the city's rich music legacy and exists to strengthen the sector's growth and economic vitality. This citywide celebration spotlights partner events across San Francisco's renowned music scene and presents two conferences, the Industry Summit and Artist Development Day, that bring together creators, innovators and industry leaders to inspire collaboration, share knowledge and advance the future of music in the Bay Area. SF Music Week is a partnership of Noise Pop and the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD).

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