Come Hear NC Music Office

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Music Matters

The Come Hear NC Music Office’s support of North Carolina music and musicians furthers the five goals set out by DNCR’s strategic plan for 2025–2029: to educate with creativity and joy, strengthen local economies via culture, preserve and enhance access to cultural resources, bolster cross-DNCR collaboration and responsiveness to public need, and continue Hurricane Helene recovery and climate resilience work.

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Shaped by Sound, a mural of Nina Simone, musicians playing instruments and DJ-ing showcase a few of the ways CHNC Music Office supports music in North Carolina

About the CHNC Music Office

We are dedicated to celebrating North Carolina's rich musical heritage, driving economic growth through music, and positioning North Carolina as a leader in the creative economy.

Resources

Discover music experiences near you through directories for festivals, record stores, music camps, and more, along with educational resources.

Come Hear NC Projects

Come Hear NC is a CHNC Music Office initiative within the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that celebrates North Carolinians’ pathbreaking contributions to American music.