Our Mission

Asheville Music Professionals (AMP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2015.  AMP is dedicated to providing education, advocacy and collaboration for the people who work and thrive in music in Western North Carolina.

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.