King of Soul Music Festival™

Annual fundraiser benefiting the Otis Redding Foundation and the Otis Redding Center for the Arts.

The King of Soul Music Festival honors the life and legacy of Otis Redding. Through live music, community celebration, and cultural recognition, the festival brings together artists and audiences to celebrate the power of music—past, present, and future. 

Otis Redding Foundation

The Otis Redding Foundation is committed to empowering young people through music and education. By supporting ORCA, the Foundation continues Otis Redding’s legacy of inspiration, creativity, and opportunity for future generations. 
 
Otis Redding Center for the Arts

Opened in March 2025 and located on Cotton Avenue in downtown Macon, the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA) offers cutting-edge programs that combine music and arts with technology, emphasizing both the creative and business aspects of the music industry. All proceeds from the King of Soul Music Festival benefit ORCA’s mission. Each partnership and program sponsored since its inception in 2007 supports the philanthropic commitment of Otis Redding to empower and enlighten all young people to fulfill their dreams. Otis Redding was dedicated to improving the quality of life for his community through the education and empowerment of its youth. Prior to his untimely passing in 1967, Otis Redding was already awarding scholarships to young students continuing their education. After his death, his widow Zelma Redding continued his philanthropic efforts and established the Otis Redding Foundation in his honor in 2007.With its roots in music, the Foundation offers opportunities for youth to exercise their talents and expand their abilities.