NWAMC was founded by musicians for musicians in June 2011 and is a thriving community of musicians, performers, entertainers, talent buyers, venue owners, photographers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts in and around Northwest Arkansas.


We are 100% volunteer supported.


Our mission is to support NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSICIANS & MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKERS:

Connecting local, regional, and national artists and the venues that showcase their talent across entertainment districts in Fayetteville, Springdale, Lowell, Johnson, Rogers, Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Eureka Springs, Bella Vista, and other surrounding areas. We believe in supporting the rich and diverse music scene that has been carefully curated in NWArkansas. By preserving, promoting and enriching resources geared towards the self-employed musician, we aim to eradicate the term "starving artists." the Northwest Arkansas Music Hall of Fame,


founded in June 2023, was established to honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to the music industry in and around our region. It is a testament to the rich musical heritage of Northwest Arkansas. Through it’s recognition and awards, the Northwest Arkansas Musicians Connection helps to foster a vibrant and thriving music community. It is a testament to the rich musical heritage of the region and its commitment to nurturing new talents and celebrating established ones.


LIVE since 2011

an Arkansas non-profit 501(c)(3)

NWAMusiciansConnection.org



The Northwest Arkansas Music Hall of Fame,

founded in June 2023, was established to honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to the music industry in and around our region. It is a testament to the rich musical heritage of Northwest Arkansas.

Through it’s recognition and awards, the Northwest Arkansas Musicians Connection helps to foster a vibrant and thriving music community. It is a testament to the rich musical heritage of the region and its commitment to nurturing new talents and celebrating established ones.


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Northwest Arkansas Musicians Connection is proud to announce The ​NWA Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.


The Northwest Arkansas Music Hall of Fame is a celebration of

the past, present and future of our region's vibrant and storied music ​history. Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees included 98 names of

bands, individuals and organizations; announced January 31, 2024


Since 2012, Northwest Arkansas has not celebrated its music industry ​with an awards program & ceremony strictly dedicated to the musicians ​and workers that create the live and recorded musical entertainment ​that our area has come to love. It is now time to celebrate.


Doors to VIP Inductees open at 5p

General Admission at 6p for Cocktail Hour,

Ceremony begins at 7p.

This red-carpet, Star-studded evening will showcase live

musical performances from 2024 Inductees.

Limited Tickets on sale 6/1/24

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Meet The NWAMC Board

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Amanda

Jen

Bruce

Full List of 2024 Inductees

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It’s TIME!

Music Hall of Fame Nominations for 2025 are LIVE now!

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TO BE A

Member

Why become A Member?

Show your support directly for LIVE, LOCAL music industry professionals by helping us continue to preserve and promote Northwest Arkansas Music Community History through The Music Hall of Fame.


1 year membership to NWAMC, added to email directory for monthly newsletter, free/discounted entry to NWAMC events *does not include HoF Ceremonies) invitation to Hall of Fame voting sub-committee, invitation to members-only board meetings, held quarterly.


Health&Wellness Resources: All Registered organization members qualify for all NWAMC H&W resources, including our Walmart.com registry for emergencies, charity event planning services, direct financial assistance, and more

(as we add them).


**Gold Members get a special thank you page on our website and during mentions on In The Hall: The NWA Music Hall of Fame TV Show, as well as access to special, behind-the-scenes content from The Music Hall of Fame, invitations to the Induction Ceremonies & Afterparty, & more!

Gold membership is available to yearly donors

of $500 or more.


*Sponsor a membership! Donate $25 today and

sponsor one musician membership


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Thank You For Supporting nWAMC

Musicians Health & Wellness Fund

Help us reach our fundraising goal!

$100,000 in 2024 For musicians in Emergent Need

Music is our mental health

Music is how we Celebrate

Music is how we Grieve

Music is how we, as musicians, communicate

a wide variety of emotions

Music is how we connect


Our Northwest Arkansas area music community is so very responsive when it comes to encircling another community member in times of need. We, quite literally, band together to create a unique shelter to share those emotions that we humans experience. Concerts, benefits, fundraisers, auctions, donated time and talent; all fall under that shelter.


Northwest Arkansas has become a hub for musical entertainment on an international level, bringing in billions of dollars in revenue to local venues and towns, but we are still seeing self-employed musicians struggle with a basic “minimum wage,

little to no affordable healthcare,

no life insurance,

no plan for emergencies.

At NWAMC, we believe that music is mental health, and the health and wellbeing of our area musicians should be preserved and promoted.


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nwaMusiciansConnection.org

Founders: AmandaRey + Jennifer Brock

Board Members: AmandaRey + Jennifer Brock + Bruce Bennett

circa 2011

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Contact us: info@nwamusiciansconnection.com