Visionary & Stellar Award Winning Artist
Professor Craig Hayes
The United Music and Arts Conference is the product of Professor Craig Hayes’ passion to promote high quality gospel music on every level. He curates the seminars, invites his recording artist friends and sets the vibe of excellence throughout the event. He loves to hear from supporters and participants. Reach out to him on social media!
About Us
The United Music and Arts Conference (UMAC) is where the Black Church and the music
industry meet. Founded by Professor Craig Hayes, UMAC was created to strengthen the
connection between music and ministry by equipping leaders with tools, training, and purpose
that can be brought back to serve their local congregations.
UMAC exists to restore excellence, accountability, and cultural integrity in music ministry.
Through workshops, masterclasses, open dialogue, and live performance, UMAC brings together pastors, church musicians, church singers, major artists, independent artists, and industry professionals to learn from one another and grow—across generations and across platforms.
Our guiding commitment remains:
Preserving the past. Celebrating the present. Educating the future.
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
1881 SE 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Three Ways To Book Your Reservation
A. UMAC Link https://book.passkey.com/go/UnitedMusicAndArts
B. Call 1-888-554-2129 Group Discount Under the United Music & Arts Conference
C. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllgrhh-hilton-fort-lauderdale-marina/ enter dates, click special rates, enter group code: UMA25
- Rates available $169 per night plus tax – July 10-19, 2025 based upon availability
- Check-in 4:00 PM and Check-out 11:00 AM
- Cut off for UMAC reservation rate June 13, 2025
Recommended Transportation
We encourage you to use ride share services like Uber and Lyft to get around while attending the conference.
Water Taxi
www.watertaxi.com
954-467-6677
Book online or purchase at Gallery One front desk.
Taxi pick up in rear of hotel
Submit your music
If you’d like to teach your song in a Masterclass at the conference, send an email to umacconferencemusic@gmail.com with the following information: Name, Email, Cell Phone, Mp3 file or YouTube link and Music Score (S,A,T,B) PDF.
Music Submission Deadline March 31, 2025
Interested in Performing?
If you’d like to perform at the Nightly Musical during the conference, send an email to umacconferencemusic@gmail.com with the following information: Name, Contact Number, and or YouTube link of your performance.
Family, Fellowship, Fun
We can't wait until JULY!!
Our staff is so excited to share with all the gospel music lovers out there for this in-person event!
Mailing Address: UMAC PO BOX 21002 Philadelphia, PA 19114
Email: umacinformation@gmail.com
