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title: "Dueling Piano Convention 2025"
description: "Join the first-ever Dueling Piano Convention, Nov 3–6, 2025 at National Harbor, MD. Networking, live performances, and education for pianists, piano bar owners, and live entertainment pros."
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# Bobby McKey’s Local Live Music

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## Dueling Piano Convention 2025

**November 3–6, 2025 | National Harbor, MD** **The Ultimate Gathering for Dueling Pianists, Piano Bar Owners, and Live Music Professionals**

## [See Schedule](https://assets.bobbymckeys.com/uploads/2025/11/dp-convention-schedule.pdf)

## 🎤 What Is the Dueling Piano Convention?

The **Dueling Pianos Convention 2025** is the first event of its kind dedicated to the high-energy world of dueling pianos and piano bar entertainment. Taking place **November 3–6, 2025**, this multi-day convention brings together performers, club owners, agents, and entertainment industry professionals for a unique combination of performances, networking, and education.

Whether you’re a veteran dueling pianist, new to the scene, a piano bar owner, or just looking to grow your career in the live music space, this event is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and get inspired.

![Holiday-Party-Entertainment](https://assets.bobbymckeys.com/uploads/2024/03/Holiday-Party-Entertainment.jpg)

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## 💡 Why Attend?

- **Collaborate with top dueling piano talent**
- **Gain insider knowledge** from club owners, booking agents, and tech pros
- **Level up your skills** in performance, marketing, and showmanship
- **Explore gear, lights, and sound solutions**
- **Learn how to be a better partner on stage**
- **Join honest conversations** about mental health and burnout
- **Build relationships** that lead to more gigs, better pay, and long-term success

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## 🎶 Who Should Attend?

- Dueling piano performers (rookies & veterans)
- Piano bar owners & managers
- Talent agents & booking professionals
- Tech crews and lighting/sound pros
- Musicians looking to break into the piano bar scene

![Nate Hopkins](https://assets.bobbymckeys.com/uploads/2025/05/Nate-Hopkins-scaled.jpeg)

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![DMV Party Section](https://assets.bobbymckeys.com/uploads/2024/04/PXL_20240131_192932356-scaled.jpg)

## 🔥 Convention Highlights

- **Performance showcase opportunity** featuring competitions
- **Workshops & panels** on lighting, sound, showmanship, and marketing
- **Mental health & well-being session** for working musicians
- Auditions with booking agents
- **Networking events, jam sessions, and late-night hangs**

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## 📍 Location & Travel

The event will be held in National Harbor, just outside of Washington, D.C., close to major airports, hotels, and nightlife. [**Book your group rate for Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Player Convention**](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1751998044425&key=GRP&app=resvlink__;!!NwMct28-Ww!NKkwfRNsfN0fBPCoqHe8tnba9tNIsslwmrDxhBAQ5ZFmpzdF6vBURb-RJ-Nnq5vPoH8AQ0lICJMlspb_YjEwN5PF_A$) AC Hotel will hold room block until 10/13/25.

[Map: Bobby Mckeys National Harbor](https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Bobby%20Mckeys%20National%20Harbor)

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![Virginia Dueling Piano Bar](https://assets.bobbymckeys.com/uploads/2024/10/pxl_20230501_221030340-1.jpg)

## 📝 Registration

**Free to attend. Individual responsible for all travel, room, and board. [Registration available now!](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailchi.mp/bobbymckeys/duelingpianosconvention__;!!NwMct28-Ww!NKkwfRNsfN0fBPCoqHe8tnba9tNIsslwmrDxhBAQ5ZFmpzdF6vBURb-RJ-Nnq5vPoH8AQ0lICJMlspb_YjHaTW0ZAw$)**
Reserve your spot and be part of the only gathering built *for the dueling piano community, by the dueling piano community.*