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NON-COMMvention 2025

Tue May 6 - Fri May 9, 2025 WXPN / World Cafe Live
Philadelphia, PA 19104 US

Virtual Attendance

The music showcases at NON-COMMvention listed below will be live-streamed and available at NPR Live Sessions and XPN.org. Additionally, select NON-COMM panel discussions will be video-streamed for radio staff only. Register for virtual attendance at the link below to receive an email with the livestream link prior to the start of each session, or check back here to watch live. 

Livestreaming of NON-COMMvention meetings and music showcases are made possible with support from Corporation For Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Virtual watch page link will be released closer to the event. Stay tuned for updates. 

Virtual Schedule

Artists listed in order of appearance

TUESDAY, MAY 6

EVENING SHOWCASE (7:00 PM  - 11:00 PM ET) 
MURIEANN BRADLEY
LADY BLACKBIRD
YUNO
BOB MOULD
JENSEN McRAE
THE HEAD AND THE HEART
MICHAGANDER
ARCADE FIRE

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM  ET– meeting 

BUILDING THE CASE FOR LOCAL SUPPORT: TURNING COMMUNITY INTO CURRENCY*
How can non-commercial stations leverage their programming, events, and digital presence to drive audience growth, community engagement, and membership? This panel dives into real-world strategies from stations making a measurable impact. With government funding in flux, discover how stations are future-proofing by strengthening local connections and reimagining support through a community-first lens.

 

12:00 PM-12:55 PM ET – Free At Noon

PALMYRA 
MARGO PRICE

 

EVENING SHOWCASE LINEUP (8:00 PM  - 11:00 PM ET)
SUNNY WAR
MAREN MORRIS 
CRAIG FINN
TUNDE ADEBIMPE
WISHY

 

Thursday, May 8

9:30 AM - 10:130 AM ET– meeting 

BUILDING AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY
Community isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of non-commercial radio. This panel explores how stations are building vibrant, engaged communities across platforms. From on-air content to social media, live events to digital storytelling, discover innovative approaches to connecting with your audience and keeping them engaged, invested, and inspired.NURTURING 

12:00 PM - 12:55 PM ET – Free At Noon

JOSEPH
TUNE-YARDS

 

EVENING SHOWCASE LINEUP (8:00 PM  - 11:00 PM ET)
ORLA GARTLAND
KASHUS CULPEPPER
PERSONAL TRAINER
BARTEES STRANGE
DANIEL DONATO
COUNTING CROWS

 

 

Friday, May 10

12:00 PM - 12:55 PM ET – Free At Noon

SUNDAY (1994)
DAVID SHAW
 

 

Schedule subject to change.

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