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Watching our Access 21 Live Stream offers an immersive way to stay connected with the latest local content. Tune in for community news, special events, and cultural programming, all streamed in high quality to any device. Access 21's live stream keeps you updated and engaged with real-time broadcasts, reflecting the vibrant pulse of our community. Join us live and be part of the conversation from anywhere.

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Part of our mission at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation is to provide training to the community in order to produce television programs and podcasts to air on Access 21.

We provide a dynamic and creative space for our members, enabling them to showcase their unique talents and innovative ideas. Through our platform, their creativity is broadcast to the community, fostering engagement and inspiration while highlighting diverse perspectives and artistic expressions.

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About Us

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Access Corporation (CMPAC) is a private, non-profit corporation that was incorporated in May of 2000 for the purpose of operating the public access channel (Access 21) on the Spectrum cable system serving the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

Our mission is to provide facilities and education that welcome and accommodate individuals to create and submit programming that expresses diverse opinions, talents, activities and interests in the Charlotte metropolitan area through non-commercial open access television.

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Latest News

Join Us at the New Access 21 Open Mic

By Tarik Kiley | July 9, 2025
Join us at our new open mic called “Open Mic at 21.” It is a free, open mic event that recurs on the 1st Friday of each month from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. We will host our first one on August 1st, 2025. Come to check out our first feature, Nemo Sum, who is an avid […]
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The Access 21 Achievement Awards 2024

By Tarik Kiley | May 8, 2025
On May 6th, 2025, we had our Access 21 Achievement awards that covered the achievements of Access 21 members from the year 2024. The categories for award nominees included the following: The nominees for Best Informational/Educational Program included “The Dr. Olia Show”, with Malanie Maxwell as the Producer, “The Paul Brown Show,” with Paul Brown […]
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A Few New Developments

By Tarik Kiley | April 3, 2025
We’re sprucing up our approach to Members’ Meetups. Many of our producers don’t take advantage of attending the members’ meetups. Let’s face it, it can be boring to simply sit around a table and force conversation. I get it. I do. So, I’m going to start including fun activities as part of the members’ meetups. […]
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Music Production 101: A Great Time was Had!

By Tarik Kiley | March 5, 2025
Facilitating the Music Production 101 course was truly a wonderful experience! It was exciting to see the students interested in all types of music, including House/Techno, Rap, and R&B. Some of the students were beginners, but some were more advanced and were probably attending to learn how to use the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)—Presonus Studio […]
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Music Production 101 has Launched

By Tarik Kiley | February 5, 2025
We had our first class in the Music Production 101 course this past Monday, February 3rd, 2025. There were a few computer glitches, but overall, it went well. I think most of the instruction will include showing the students how to use the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). We are running Presonus Studio One Version 7, […]
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Reflections on Music Production

By Tarik Kiley | January 14, 2025
I will begin teaching the Music Production 101 course on February 3rd, 2025 at Access 21. As I prepare for this, I would like to reflect on my journey in music production. I actually started to learn how to create my own tracks in 1994, when I was around 18 years old. At the time, […]
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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At the moment, we don't have any open positions, but we frequently update our job listings and encourage you to check back regularly for new opportunities. When positions become available, they will be posted here. We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of working together in the future.

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We invite you to support Access 21 Public Access Television through your generous donations. Your contributions help us provide a platform for diverse voices and creative expression, maintain high-quality programming, and support local producers. By donating, you ensure Access 21 remains a vital community resource, fostering connections and empowering individuals to share their stories. Please consider donating today to keep our community's voice strong and vibrant.

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