SHORELINE MUSIC SUMMIT

20021 Ballinger Way Northeast,Shoreline WA 98155

16 September, 2022

Description

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. Noon Doors/Check In 1pm Welcome/Introductions 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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 2:45pm-3:45pm 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 4pm-5:15pm 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 pm – 7:00 pm 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.