ASheville Music Professionals:

AMP

Asheville Music Professionals (AMP) aims to set the standard for good music business practices while acting as a common voice for the Asheville music industry.

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Our Mission

Together we can inform the community about the intrinsic worth and economic impact of music in our region. One of our main beliefs as an organization is that music is worth paying for. We also offer our membership educational workshops, fun events and socials all targeted at advancing local music business.
With a focus that extends from touring bands to recording studios, venues to festivals, and gear manufacturers to instrument repair shops, this hard working group of volunteers intends to make a positive impact on the lives of musicians and music lovers like you.

Our Vision

We share a common vision to create a thriving music industry, recognized for its economic impact on the city of Asheville. As we highlight the successes and achievements of the local music scene, we will also provide a resource for educating both the community and the tourism industry about Asheville's rich musical heritage. We believe that artists and professionals should be able to make music both as a livelihood and for the sake of art in and of itself. By building a culture that supports musicians both financially and emotionally, we hope to serve as a model to inspire other communities to do the same. The ability of those working in music to earn a living wage or better is imperative to the quality of life in a culturally vibrant city. By setting goals and working together as a collaborative creative community, we'll achieve this vision.