Shoreline Music Summit brings together leaders from the PNW music community to discuss issues facing musicians and opportunities for growth.
Black Fret and the Recording Academy Pacific Northwest Chapter bring together a group of musicians and industry leaders to discuss the current state of the Pacific Northwest music community post pandemic and how we can collectively work together to grow the sector and create new opportunities moving forward.
Free registration
Event schedule
12:00 p.m.
Doors/Check In
1:00 p.m.
Welcome/Introductions
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Artist’s Speak: What’s It Really Like Out There?
- Eric Lilavois, Producer/Studio Owner (Moderator)
- Ryan Leyva (AKA Johnny Nails)
- Kathy Moore
- Halley Greg
- Stephanie Anne Johnson
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
How Can We Help? Music Nonprofits Role In Supporting Music Communities
- Amir Islam, Executive Director, The Residency
- Ben London, Executive Director, Black Fret
- Denise Burnside, Executive Director SMASH
- Jessica Toon, Executive Director the Recording Academy PNW Chapter (Moderator)
- Reese Tanimura, Managing Director, Northwest Folklife
- Ricky Graboski, Executive Director The Vera Project
- Tim Lennon, Executive Director Langston
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Arts Leadership Panel: Where Do We Go From Here?
- Kate Becker, Creative Economy & Recovery Director at Office of King County Executive Dow Constantine (Moderator)
- Kitty Wu, Chair, Seattle Music Commission
- Michael Romy Greer, President and CEO at ArtsFund
5:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Thank you to our supporters including The City of Shoreline, King County Creative, The Department of Commerce, The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, & The Port of Seattle.