Helping The music community
Grow & Thrive
in Cleveland, Ohio 
In 2023, Cleveland Rocks accomplished so much. Here are some of our amazing highlights from a busy year:
Cleveland Rocks Shop
Our growing retail space for local vinyl, CDs and merch, and a space that also offers a community hub for programs and activities
Music Incubator & Accelerator Program
A new 2nd Incubator cohort, that provides professional input and financial support, began after fielding many applications, interviewing 10 and selecting 5 artists/groups. The first Accelerator joined the cohort, offering deeper support and funding to two established bands
Professional Development Workshop Series and 2×4 Music Showcase
These monthly presentations offer skills and networking, followed by performances from local artists
Soul City Cleveland
Established outreach to connect Northeast Ohio elder African-American musicians with youth to translate their own life experience as a way to build community through stories and music
Waterloo Makes Music
Hosted our 7th annual music series; This year, we contracted 90 musicians from Northeast Ohio, expanded to 13 professionally produced events at 5 venues on Waterloo Road and added Music + A Meal at our summer shows.
If you celebrate live music, or love someone who does, now is the time to support your local music community.
Greater Cleveland Music Census:
The Results Are In!
With more than 2,700 respondents, Clevelanders made their voices heard in 2023. See the results now!
Upcoming Events
Programs and Initiatives
Greater Cleveland Music Census
A community-led initiative to gain a better understanding of the current needs of the Cleveland-area music community.
Music Incubator Program
The Music Incubator program offers low-interest loans to artists to help fund creative projects.
Soul City Cleveland
A culturally responsive community arts pilot that connects youth to elder Black artists.
Livestreams
Cleveland Rocks: PPF is capturing Cleveland music history. Check out our archive of live event streams.
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CR:PPF Merch
Get Involved
Call for Musicians
Local Resources
Volunteer
Music HEADLINES in and NEAR Northeast Ohio
Cleveland Music Roundup: LoConti, Shelby Olive, Vincent Monk and more
January 8, 2025 // Hear a little bit of what’s happening in Northeast Ohio’s music scene. [ClevelandMagazine.com]
55 Cleveland Music Releases We Loved in 2024
December 20, 2024 // It’s time to rewind, and press play: Here are some of our favorite Northeast Ohio music releases of the year. [ClevelandMagazine.com]
Shuffle’s favorite Northeast Ohio music of 2024
December 19, 2024 // From genre-blending experimentation to eclectic releases that defy categorization, Northeast Ohio’s diverse music scene hit its stride this year. [ideastream.org]
The Cleveland Verses Foundation is a generous supporter of Cleveland Rocks programs and initiatives. Learn more about their mission.
