06/23/2026
The MATI (Music At The Intersection) conference schedule is out! - and all these incredible sessions are FREE to attend.
Early in the day on Friday and Saturday, before the music starts, MATI annually welcomes artists, creatives and entrepreneurs together to discuss Music, Art, Thought and Innovation. The MATI Conference provides free (with RSVP) panels, keynote discussions and networking opportunities, further putting into action the festival’s commitment to nurture and grow St Louis’ music and arts economy.
2026’s Conference will culminate with back to back discussions by hip-hop legends. On Saturday, July 18 at 2:45 p.m., St. Louis natives Murphy Lee and KyJuan Cleveland of the St. Lunatics will speak with Eric Eric “Remrod” Mayes Mayes about “From The Lou To The World: Creativity, Brotherhood, and Building A Movement.”
Immediately following, at 4:00 p.m., New Orleans rappers Mannie Figgie Fresh and Juvenile bring their popular The Mannie & Juvie Show by BREAKBEAT MEDIA to St. Louis for a live audience recording. Every episode brings real conversations, wild moments, hot takes and legends (special guest tba) showing up to “talk their talk.” Post-show, the co-hosts and guest(s) will participate in an audience Q&A
There are 11 conference sessions, across two days, to choose from. Beginning today, all events are open for RSVP at 🎫 MATIstl.org/conference
‼️ RSVPs are required, and sessions are expected to reach capacity. Attendance is free, but there is a small MetroTix processing charge per session RSVP.
Thx to our programming partners at Evntiv. 96.3 R&B Cinema St. Louis/SLIFF Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Arch Grants 🙌
