From Our Founders.

Music has always been more than entertainment. It creates connection, builds confidence, and unites communities. For nearly five decades, we’ve witnessed its impact on individuals and the communities they call home.

EastCoast Entertainment was founded on the belief that live music matters. Since 1976, that belief has guided everything we do, from the artists we represent to the experiences we help create. As we approached our 50th anniversary, we felt a responsibility to invest more intentionally in the future of music.

The ECE Foundation was created to carry that commitment forward. 

Through strategic grantmaking, partnerships, and civic engagement, we support musicians, expand access to music education, and strengthen the communities where music plays a vital role.

We are proud to build on what music has given us and invest in what comes next.

Thank you for being part of this work.

With gratitude,
Steve Harry & Brian Heffron
Founders, The ECE Foundation