The Gathering: Benefit Concert & Creative Mixer
When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway, Nashville
Dress Code: Creative cocktail. Come as you are, dress to express.
About Soul'd Creative Collective
Soul'd Creative Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bridging space inequities and amplifying BIPOC arts and culture in Nashville. From grassroots showcases to youth mentorship programs like InspireU, Soul'd nurtures local creative talent by providing artists with space, resources, institutional access, and fair compensation.
About The Event
Join Soul'd Creative Collective for The Gathering, a culture-first evening at NMAAM bringing together artists, civic leaders, corporate partners, and community for a night of live performance and connection.
Instead of a traditional, rigid benefit gala, The Gathering is a curated, high-energy cultural salon. It is also the official live launch of our $100K public campaign for SOUL'D HQ, Nashville's free home for creatives.
Operating under a "Free by day, funded by night" model, SOUL'D HQ will be a permanent home in Nashville featuring a free daytime workspace lounge, free community classes and youth workshops like InspireU, and a rotating gallery and event space.
Admission to the show is completely free with RSVP. Our campaign fundraising drive will run throughout the night for guests and partners who want to contribute and help move this vision forward.
Featured Talent & Guests
The evening features a jazz showcase by Johnnie Baltimore, a live musical performance by Kyleigh, and a comedy show with Amber Spencer & Rhonda Sweat, alongside Soul'd Community Stories featuring Monchiere' Holmes-Jones (Entrepreneur), Ivan Andrews (Founder of Tell A Friend), and Carlos Partee (Community Organizer & DJ).
RSVP & Campaign Support Tiers
Free RSVP / General Admission Pass ($0)
- Full entry to the 3-hour showcase and post-show creative mixer
- All live music, comedy, and Soul'd Community Story segments
- Signature event cocktails available for purchase
Free RSVP + Campaign Gift
- Reserve your free entry and make a direct, tax-deductible contribution toward our $100K campaign for SOUL'D HQ
- Helps secure the lease, permits, tech, and operational launch of Nashville's free home for creatives
- Includes recognition on campaign donor listings and event materials
Can't Attend? Donate Online to SOUL'D HQ
- Make a direct tax-deductible contribution online to join our founding supporters and help bring SOUL'D HQ to life at https://givebutter.com/souldhq