The music showcases at Confluence create unforgettable shared experiences for both artists and music lovers. Each year is different, but our focus is always to remove borders and expand minds.

Schedule Of Events

September 22, 2023

A Music Summit, presented by Michigan Music Alliance. Discover how innovation and tech are transforming the music world. There will be open air jams, instrument demos, vendors, food trucks, and keynote address from Los Angeles musician, best-selling author and podcaster Ari Herstand.

The Summit continues with DJs, live looping artist Chris Clayton and Kalamazoo-based Americana rocker Grace Theisen. Everything is free and gets started at 5pm.

Music Summit

5:00pm - Open air jams, vendors, music, food & drinks
5:30pm - Keynote: Ari Herstand, "How to Make It in the New Music Business"
7:00pm - DJs, Chris Clayton, Grace Theisen

September 23, 2023

A full slate of music returns on Saturday at 7p. Detroit's Au Gres brings their unique take on synth pop to the main stage and Missouri-based indie rockers Fox Royale perform the headlining set.

Innovation Showcase
10am - 6pm - Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Future Innovators Zone
10am - 6pm - Air Zoo, FLITE, Frederik Meijer Gardens, GVSU, Plainwell Aviation Academy, West Michigan Aviation Academy

Maker Expo
10am - 6pm - Amped Virtual Reality, Brandiwine, Ferris State University, Grand River Makerspace, Julia Hope Art, KCAD, Lorelei Lewis Design

Robotics Expo and Parade
10am - 1PM: Morning Expo
1pm - 1:30PM: Robot Street Parade
1:30pm - 4:30PM: Afternoon Expo

Music Showcase
7pm - 10pm - Au Gres, Fox Royale

Art
10am - 10pm - 30+ works by Brian Alexander

Date:
September 22-23, 2023

Location:
Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center Street North West
Grand Rapids, MI 49501

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