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How To Submit A Concert To The XPN Concert Calendar

The XPN Concert Calendar is a curated concert listing which reflects the breadth of the artists and genres that the station programs. The calendar decisions are made by WXPN’s programming and promotions department in conjunction with Kevin Kennedy of The Swollen Fox music blog who is working with XPN on the calendar listings.

WXPN does not guarantee that every submission will be listed.
We need at least two weeks lead time to post to the calendar if we accept your submission.
To have your concert CONSIDERED to be listed on XPN.org
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Please send the following information:
  • Day/Date
  • Artist/Band Name
  • Venue
  • Price
  • On Sale Status
  • Link to Ticket Sales Page
  • 21+ or All Ages

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting an event to the XPN Concert Calendar please make sure the event isn’t already posted!

Some guidelines we use to help decide which shows may be selected for the Concert Calendar:

It should appeal to XPN Listeners or potential listeners

The event is in the Philly Metro area (including Bethlehem and Atlantic City) or Central PA

We will generally consider the following genres:
  • Rock
  • Indie Rock/Alternative
  • Hip-Hop
  • Roots
  • High profile Folk concerts
  • High profile Blues concerts
  • High profile Jazz concerts
  • High profile R&B/Soul concerts
Some types of concerts we do not post:
  • Classical concerts
  • House concerts
  • Open Mic


To submit a listing to our Events Calendar please go here.

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