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The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced this year’s seven inductees…
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced this year’s seven inductees…
2019 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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INDUCTION CEREMONY EVENT INFORMATION
On Thursday October 17, 2019, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame (NCMHOF) will hold it’s 2019 Induction Ceremony at the historic Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, NC. Click below for further event information:
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
VIP Cocktail Reception
(for VIP ticket holders and inductees)
The Laureate Center at Kannapolis City Hall
401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC, 28081.
7:15 PM – 10:30 PM
Induction Ceremony
The Historic Gem Theater
111 W 1st St | Kannapolis, NC 28081
10:30 PM – until
After party (for all ticket holders)
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Museum
600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd | Kannapolis, NC 28081
General Admission Ticket Holders
General Admission attendees will enjoy the Induction Ceremony (only) which begins at 7:15pm. Please have your tickets available for entrance and re-entry at the Gem Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm. General admission seats include balcony seats. Balcony is only accessed by stairs, there are no elevators in the building. Restrooms are located upstairs.
VIP Ticket Holders
For VIP’s there will be a VIP Reception at Kannapolis City Hall from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Hor d’Oeuvres will be served. Inductees will attend the reception as their schedules allow. Following the VIP Reception, VIP guests will move to the Gem Theatre where the actual Induction Ceremony program will begin at 7:15pm. Trolleys will be available for VIP guests before and after the ceremony.
VIP Reception Location:
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Hotel Accommodations
Discounted room rates have been provided for Hall of Fame guests by our local partner hotels. These special discounted room rates will be available to all Induction Ceremony attendees. Ask for the NC Music Hall of Fame group rate when booking. Both hotels are located 3 miles from the NCMHOF Museum & event venues.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Concord/Kannapolis – Exit 63 off I-85
612 Dickens Place NE, Concord, NC 28025
704-793-9700
Book by: October 2nd
FAQ’s
Who is being inducted this year?
Elizabeth Cotten
Big Daddy Kane
9th Wonder
Merle Watson
Mitch Easter
We are also highlighting past inductees at the Ceremony this year in honor of NC Governor Roy Cooper’s declaration of NC’s “Year of Music”. 2019 highlight guests who will be in attendance are: Kellie Pickler & Pastor Shirley Caesar! Governor Roy Cooper’s declaration: NCArts.org
Read about our Press Conference Announcing the 2019 inductees with Secretary Suzi Hamilton of the NC Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources: NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org
What is an induction ceremony?
Our annual induction ceremonies are a commemorative occasion in which those in the music industry who have made an impact on American Music, are introduced as new members of our Hall of Fame. Inductees that enter the NCMHOF have reached national recognition in their field of at least 10 years and they have roots in North Carolina. The ceremony reflects an awards show format which includes inductees accepting their induction, an insightful history of their careers, and performances by some of the inductees. Living inductees may be in attendance to accept their induction, whereas deceased inductees will have someone accepting on their behalf.
Will there be live performances at the ceremony?
Yes! Many of our inductees will perform. Full schedule of performances to be released soon.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You MUST show your tickets at the door! All tickets will be scanned at the door. You may bring your printed ticket OR show your digital ticket on your smartphone.
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
No. Our annual induction event welcomes all ages. This is a very educational, entertaining and historical event that no one will want to miss!
What are my parking options getting to the event?
Guests attending the VIP Reception should park near the Kannapolis City Hall. Those designated areas are along Laureate Way. Trolleys will be available for VIP guests to move between the GEM Theatre and City Hall. Trolleys are for VIP guests only.
General admission attendees should park near the Gem Theatre using the designated parking areas on Main Street.
What should I wear?
Dress code for all attendees is Black Tie Optional.
Will there be concessions at the ceremony?
Yes. The Gem Theatre concession stand will have sodas, candy, and their famous popcorn.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Cameras are allowed at the reception and ceremony.
Please, no smoking at the venues.
NO outside food or beverages are allowed in the NCMHOF & Curb Museum.
Are the event venues handicap accessible?
The VIP Reception area at Kannapolis City Hall and the NCMHOF Museum are handicap accessible. However, handicap guests will not have access to an elevator at the Gem Theatre. The Gem Theatre balcony seating is accessed ONLY from stairs. Limited handicap seating is available on the floor level at the Gem, please call 704-934-2320 for more information or assistance finding a handicap seat.
What is your refund policy?
Sorry, all tickets are nonrefundable. There will be no exceptions for refunds. There are no rain dates for this event nor any substitutes for tickets
Video & Photography Release Information
By purchasing a ticket to the 2019 Induction Ceremony, I hereby grant the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Inc. the irrevocable right and permission to use photographs and or video recordings of me and/or my
child for websites and in publications, promotional flyers, educational materials, derivative works, or for promotional purposes only.
I understand and agree that such photographs and or video recordings of me may be placed on the internet. I waive the right to approve the final product. I agree that all such portraits, pictures, photographs, video and audio recordings, and any reproductions thereof, and all plates, negatives, recording tapes and digital files are all and shall remain the property of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Inc.
I hereby release, acquit and forever discharge the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, Inc., its current and former trustees, agents, officers, sponsors, and employees of the above named entities from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of said photographs and or video recordings, including but not limited to any claims for invasion of privacy, appropriation of likeness or defamation.
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Directions To The 2019 Induction Ceremony:
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced this year’s seven inductees…
2018 Induction Ceremony
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On Thursday, October 18, 2018 the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold it’s 10th Annual Induction Ceremony in Kannapolis, NC. The 2018 Inductees are: Calvin Richardson, Blind Boy Fuller, John Tesh, The Hoppers, Luther Barnes, Chris Daughtry, and Dolphus Ramseur. Inductions are held annually to commemorate the musical legacy of North Carolina’s greatest music makers. In our efforts to honor, promote, commemorate, and preserve North Carolina’s great music history, we present the 2018 Induction Ceremony.
The 2018 Induction Ceremony is a public event; tickets are required. Tickets may be purchased using the ticket form below or by visiting: 2018induction.eventbrite.com. Once you select your number of tickets, you will then be directed to a seating chart where you can choose a seat.
Induction Event Information
VIP Tickets
For VIP’s there will be a VIP Cocktail Reception at Kannapolis City Hall from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Hor d’ oeuvres will be served. Inductees will attend the reception as their schedules allow. Following the VIP Reception, VIP guests will move to the Gem Theatre where the actual Induction Ceremony program will begin at 7:15pm.
VIP Reception Location:
The Laureate Center at Kannapolis City Hall
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Parking areas are available at City Hall. Trolleys will then be available to transport guests to and from the Gem Theatre for you convenience. Trolleys are for VIP use only.
General Reserved Tickets
General admission attendees will enjoy the Induction Ceremony which begins at 7:15pm. Please have your tickets available for entrance and re-entry at the Gem Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm. All general reserved seats are in the balcony. This section is only accessed by stairs, no elevators are available. Please call the NCMHOF Museum if you require a handicap seat: (704) 934-2320.
Hotel Accommodations
Discounted room rates have been provided for Hall of Fame guests by our local partner hotels in Kannapolis/Concord, NC. These special discounted room rates will be available to all Induction Ceremony attendees. Ask for the NC Music Hall of Fame group rate when booking:
Hampton Inn by Hilton Concord/Kannapolis
612 Dickens Place NE, Concord, NC 28025
704-793-9700
Book by: Sept 22nd
Holiday Inn Express Concord/Kannapolis
2491 Wonder Drive Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-743-1080
Book by: Sept. 18th
FAQ’s
Who is being inducted this year?
Luther Barnes Chris Daughtry
Blind Boy Fuller
The Hoppers
Dolph Ramseur
Calvin Richardson
John Tesh
To learn more about the 2018 inductees go to: NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org
What is an induction ceremony?
Our annual induction ceremonies are a commemorative occasion in which those in the music industry who have made an impact on American Music, are introduced as new members of our Hall of Fame. Inductees that enter the NCMHOF have reached national recognition in their field of at least 10 years and they have roots in North Carolina. The ceremony reflects an awards show format which includes inductees accepting their induction, an insightful history of their careers, and performances by some of the inductees. Living inductees may be in attendance to accept their induction, whereas deceased inductees will have someone accepting on their behalf.
Will there be live performances at the ceremony?
Yes! Scheduled to perform at the 2018 inductions are: Luther Barnes, The Hoppers, Calvin Richardson, John Tesh, and David Childers (courtesy of Dolph Ramseur).
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You MUST show your tickets at the door! All tickets will be scanned at the door. You may bring your printed ticket OR show your digital ticket on your smartphone.
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
No. Our annual induction event welcomes all ages. This is a very educational, entertaining and historical event that no one will want to miss!
What are my parking options getting to the event?
Guests attending the VIP Reception should park near the Kannapolis City Hall’s designated parking areas. There are parking areas in downtown Kannapolis, on Main Street, and a parking garage on Laureate Way. General admission attendees should park near the Gem Theatre at the Main Street parking areas.
What should I wear?
Dress code for all attendees is Black Tie Optional.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Cameras are allowed at the reception and ceremony. Please, no smoking at the venues. Concessions will be available at the Gem Theatre. NO outside food or beverages are allowed in the NCMHOF Museum.
Are the event venues handicap accessible?
The VIP Reception area and the NCMHOF Museum are handicap accessible. However, handicap guests will not have access to an elevator at the Gem Theatre. The Gem Theatre balcony (general reserved) seating is accessed ONLY from stairs. Handicap seating is available on the floor level at the Gem, please call 704-934-2320 for more information.
What is your refund policy?
Sorry, all tickets are nonrefundable. There will be no exceptions for refunds. There are no rain dates for this event nor any substitutes for tickets.
Need More Information?
If you need more information, let us know!
Call us at the NCMHOF Museum: (704) 934-2320
Proud Partners of the 2018 Inductions:
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced this year’s seven inductees…
2016 INDUCTION CEREMONY
List of Inductees
On Thursday October 20, 2016 the NC Music Hall of Fame’s 2016 Induction Ceremony will be held at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center in Kannapolis, NC at 7:15pm. A VIP cocktail Reception to “Meet-and-Greet” the inductees will be held at the new Kannapolis City Hall at 5:00pm. Following the VIP Reception, the guests and inductees will be escorted to the red carpet at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center (KPAC) for the Induction Program.
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VIP TICKET HOLDERS
There will be a VIP Cocktail Reception to “Meet & Greet” the inductees at the Kannapolis City Hall from 5:00pm-6:30pm:
Kannapolis City Hall
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Following the VIP Reception, a transportation option will be available to move VIP guests to the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center. VIP guests and inductees will arrive on the red carpet at KPAC for the Induction Ceremony which begins at 7:15pm:
Kannapolis Performing Arts Center (KPAC)
415 East First Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS
ACCOMMODATIONS
VENUE LOCATIONS AND PARKING
GENERAL ADMISSION PARKING
VIP ADMISSION PARKING
FAQs:
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You MUST show your ticket at the door! All tickets will be scanned at the door. You may bring your printed ticket OR show your digital ticket on your smartphone.
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
No. Our annual induction event welcomes all ages. This is a very educational, entertaining and historical event that no one will want to miss!
Are group discounts available?
Yes! We can offer a discounted ticket rate to students, churches, or civic groups….just give us a call to inquire.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
General admission should park in the designated areas at KPAC. VIP’s have the option to drive on their own to each venue or to use transportation provided the NCMHOF to move between the VIP reception and KPAC. Also, the Kannapolis Amtrak Station is 1/2 mile from the KPAC.
I would like to purchase a VIP ticket, how do I indicate my choice of transportation?
When you purchase your ticket, you will be asked if you prefer to use our transportation to arrive at KPAC or if you prefer to drive yourself. This allows us to properly prepare for the night.
What should I wear?
Dress code is Black Tie Optional.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
No outside food or beverages allowed in the VIP Recpetion area, KPAC, or the NCMHOF Museum. No smoking allowed on City Hall, KPAC, or NCMHOF Museum properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
N.C. Music Hall of Fame Museum
600 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone: (704)-934-2320
Email: [email protected]/* */
Thank you to the sponsors of the 2016 Inductions:
Bank of the Ozarks, Title Sponsor
Visit Cabarrus
City of Kannapolis
Curb Records
NC Research Campus
Shoe Show
Check out photos from our 2014 Induction Ceremony.
Check out photos from our 2013 Induction Ceremony.
Check out photos from the 2012 Induction Ceremony.
Check out photos from our 2011 Induction Ceremony.
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