Have an area of expertise or a creative skill that can help local artists hone their craft? Want to expand your network by connecting with like-minded artists in the DMV? If so, we want to hear from you! Last call to submit a proposal for the 2021 Virtual DC Music Summit conference, to be held May 21 – 23, 2021. Submission deadline is February 1.
A key focus of the 2021 virtual conference is to equip participants with strategies on thriving in the independent music industry during COVID-19, which has heightened the challenges musicians and industry professionals face nationwide.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, family, and fellow artists who you feel would have a great session idea!
Submit a Proposal
Registrants, including individuals who have presented in years past, are encouraged to submit a proposal to serve on a panel or lead a workshop. Please read the session details below andsubmit your proposalby Feb. 1.
Review Process
Proposals will be reviewed by the Session Selection Committee. Incomplete proposals will not be considered. The Session Selection Committee welcomes proposals from seasoned music industry professionals as well as early-career creatives. Acceptance decisions will be sent to proposal authors at the beginning of April.
Proposal Session Tracks
Conference panel and workshop session tracks include, but are not limited to:
Community Development
Youth Development
Business Management
Marketing/Promotional
Health/Wellness
Professional Development
Thriving during COVID
Contact Information
For more information about the 2021 conference, contact info@dcmusicsummit.org. If you're interested in sponsoring or partnering with DCMS, contact Megan Dunn, DCMS Fundraising Team Lead, at megga@dcmusicsummit.org.
