DONATE TO THE SUNSET STAGE FUND.
Sunset on Central is — and will always be — a free festival for the Knoxville community. But the impact doesn’t stop when the last band plays. That’s why we’ve launched the Sunset Stage Fund — a new initiative designed to expand opportunities for local musicians and grow Knoxville’s music scene year-round.
The Sunset Stage Fund directly supports:
• Higher pay for local artists performing at Sunset on Central
• More stages and performance slots for emerging talent
• Expanded programming, like educational panels, workshops, and career resources for musicians
• Advocacy efforts to ensure fair treatment and sustainability for artists in our community
This fund is managed by Knox Music Coalition, the nonprofit organization behind this year’s festival. KMC’s mission is to strengthen and connect Knoxville’s music scene through educational programs, career development resources, and grassroots music advocacy. What started as a monthly musician meet-up has grown into a collective effort to build a more equitable and vibrant music ecosystem — and Sunset on Central is now a key part of that mission.
By supporting the Sunset Stage Fund, you’re helping turn a free concert into something even bigger:
A platform. A movement. A future for Knoxville music.