(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference & Showcase returns March 27–28, 2026, bringing two inspiring days of music, learning, and connection to historic Congress Hall and venues throughout downtown Cape May. Hosted in Congress Hall's Grand Ballroom and Harrison Conference Center, the 2026 conference continues its tradition of uniting songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals in one of the East Coast's most iconic seaside towns.
On Friday and Saturday, attendees will take part in a robust schedule of music business panels, clinics, workshops, mentoring sessions, and keynote conversations. More than 50 industry professionals will participate as sponsors, speakers, mentors, and talent scouts, offering invaluable insight into songwriting, performance, publishing, recording, and navigating today's evolving music industry. The conference has long been recognized for its ability to connect aspiring artists with decision-makers while giving established talent a platform to inspire and educate.
This year's conference features performances and keynote addresses from acclaimed artist Peter Mroz on Friday, March 27, and celebrated songwriter Maya de Vitry on Saturday, March 28.
Peter Mroz is a soulful singer-songwriter, guitarist, and electrifying performer whose music is driven by human connection, earning national attention as a standout artist on The Voice and a longtime craftsman of Nashville's songwriter and studio scene. Mroz channels depth, warmth, and lived experience into songs that move audiences, balancing a relentless creative drive with a grounded devotion to family and community.
Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-blurring music—rooted in folk, Americana, country, and indie rock—creates an atmosphere of openness, emotional honesty, and deep connection. A former member of The Stray Birds, she has built a celebrated solo career marked by critically praised independent releases, a magnetic live presence across North America and Europe, and a growing reputation as a producer and collaborator devoted to artistic freedom and reinvention.
In addition to the daytime conference programming, the Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Showcase will fill the city with live music across multiple venues, creating an immersive experience that blends education, performance, and community. Participating venues include the Ballroom at Congress Hall, Boiler Room at Congress Hall, Brown Room at Congress Hall, Carney's, Carney's Other Room, Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill, Elaine's, Elaine's Stage II, Fins Bar & Grille, Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille, Oyster Bay Bar & Restaurant, Rusty Nail, The Bees Knees at Marquis de Lafayette, The Inn of Cape May Ballroom, The Inn of Cape May Lobby, and The Mad Batter.
More than just a showcase, the Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference is about fostering meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and industry leaders. Attendees gain rare access to candid conversations with professionals whose work has shaped modern music, learn firsthand about the creative process, and leave with practical tools to build sustainable careers.
"Cape May has always been a place where creativity and community come together," said John Harris, founder of Singer-Songwriter of Cape May. "This conference gives artists the rare chance to learn directly from industry leaders, build lasting connections, and be inspired in a truly special setting."
For full conference details, schedules, and registration information, visit https://sscapemay.com/conference/. Conference attendees who would like to stay overnight can take advantage of the early bird booking rate at Cape Resorts' Beach Shack. To book a room visit https://sscapemay.com/hotels/.
Cape Resorts is a leading regional hospitality investment and management company with eight distinctive classic American resort properties in New York and New Jersey.
Widely known for its expertise in adaptive reuse and historic preservation of resort and hospitality properties, Cape Resorts manages multiple hotel and rental properties including America's oldest seaside resort, Congress Hall; the impeccably-restored 1879 boutique Virginia Hotel and five elegantly-furnished historic Virginia Cottages; the laid-back ocean front Beach Shack; the classic seaside inn, The Star; the recently-renovated Congress Place Suites offering fully-equipped apartment-style accommodations; the fully equipped Sandpiper Beach Club condominiums; and five charming Beach Plum Farm Cottages on Cape Resorts' very own 62-acre working farm in Cape May, NJ from which it sources fresh, local, sustainably-grown fruits, produce, poultry and meats for its restaurants. Cape Resorts also owns and operates the waterfront Pridwin Hotel & Cottages, Shelter Island, NY.
