PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, is the largest, most active presenter of traditional folk and roots music in North Carolina. PineCone is uniquely focused on connecting people to place through programs that highlight and celebrate North Carolina’s vibrant music traditions and showcasing world class traditional and roots music as a dynamic, diverse, and highly participatory art
form through concerts, festivals, radio shows, and more. PineCone supports the livelihoods of working musicians throughout all stages of their careers; inspires and engages the next generation of musicians and music industry professionals through youth programs led by our Youth Council; fosters an increased sense of connection to North Carolina’s vibrant cultural fabric; connects musicians and fans of all backgrounds and abilities who share a passion for North Carolina’s exciting musical heritage; and educates through workshops, professional development, and documentary projects. PineCone produces the annual PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass festival in collaboration with the IBMA, the City of Raleigh, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Raleigh Convention Center, and a local organizing committee. PineCone produces more than 200 music programs annually that attract more than 180,000 people.
