Southern Soul Music Magazine presents…
Southern Soul Music Expo
S.S.M.E. Registration
Discover how S.S.M.E empowers attendees with exclusive workshops, cutting-edge technology showcases, and connections to top industry professionals to drive their success in music.
S.S.M.E. is committed to delivering unparalleled value in knowledge acquisition, live music experience, networking, and business development tailored to the national audience.
Explore S.S.M.E.
The Southern Soul Music Expo (S.S.M.E.) stands as the pinnacle of innovation and collaboration in music and teaching on the national stage.
S.S.M.E. brings together artists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and audiences in a crucible of ideas, trends, and future-forward thinking, offering a front-row seat to the future of connected music artists with a community of network thinkers.
S.S.M.E. 2026 Honorees
Each year, the Southern Soul Music Magazine will celebrate the latest and greatest talents of the Southern Soul music scene. The honorees will be selected across the nation. We will select 12 honorees each year, these 12 are selected from all over the nation—artists who have been at the top of the game— trailblazers of Southern Soul.
Southern Soul Music Magazine is proud to present Southern Soul Music Expo! A 5-day summit featuring live performances, an award/honoree ceremony, classes/workshops covering a wide range of topics pertaining to the music industry, such as branding, marketing, innovation, music and more. Whether you are an artist, musician, DJ, industry personnel, music administrator, The Southern Soul Music Expo is the perfect place to increase your knowledge about the business side of the music industry, connect nationally and grow.
Upon reflection of the Southern Soul Music Industry, we believe this is exactly what Southern Soul needs— to bring together artists from all over the country, educate and aid in improving their music careers, and give them their flowers while they’re living.
S.S.M.E. Events
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Meet & Greet/ GameNight
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
starts at 6:00PM
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Classes/ Workshops
Thursday, February 19, 2026
10AM-12PM & 1PM-3PM
Friday, February 20, 2026
10AM-12PM & 1PM-3PM
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Media Night
Thursday, February 19, 2026
starts at 6:00PM
(Interviews, photos, and radio plug-ins)
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Award/ Honoree Ceremony
Friday, February 20, 2026
starts at 7:00PM
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12 Hour Concert
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00AM-10:00PM
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Sunday Brunch
Sunday, February 22, 2026
starts at 10:00AM
Attend S.S.M.E. any 1-Day
(February 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22)
Attend S.S.M.E. All 5 Days
(February 18-22, 2026)
Perform during our 12-Hour Concert
February 21, 2026 (Between 10AM-10PM)
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