DC Music Summit

DC Music Summit The DC MUSIC SUMMIT for artists by artists.

Over the years, DC Music Summit has had the opportunity to connect with young people across the city—not just to talk ab...
06/05/2026

Over the years, DC Music Summit has had the opportunity to connect with young people across the city—not just to talk about music, but to talk about creativity, confidence, community, and opportunity.

That’s why moments like these matter.

The conversation is getting real.Join DC Music Summit and the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities for:🎤 “You Gotta Le...
06/04/2026

The conversation is getting real.

Join DC Music Summit and the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities for:

🎤 “You Gotta Leave DC to Get Love”
A panel and community conversation on rethinking infrastructure for Black music in the nation’s capital.

Featuring:
• Dior Ashley Brown (Moderator)
• Nonchalant
• DJ Heat
• EZ Tommy
• Malik Dope
• Amir Boyd

Together, we’ll explore what it takes to build stronger pathways, resources, and opportunities for artists right here in Washington, DC.

📅 June 16
📍 200 I Street SE
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
⏰ Panel: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

🎟️ Reserve your seat:
https://cahblackmusicmonth.eventbrite.com

Tag an artist, creative, or music lover who should be part of this conversation. 👇🏾

It’s clear this conversation is needed.The feedback from our DCMS community continues to highlight the need for stronger...
06/03/2026

It’s clear this conversation is needed.

The feedback from our DCMS community continues to highlight the need for stronger support and infrastructure for Black music in Washington, DC.

Want to help us continue conversations like this and provide resources for creatives? Consider becoming a member or making a donation.

“The issue has never been the talent.”The question is:Why are some of DC’s most talented artists forced to look elsewher...
05/31/2026

“The issue has never been the talent.”

The question is:
Why are some of DC’s most talented artists forced to look elsewhere for opportunity?

Join us for:

📍 “You Gotta Leave DC to Get Love”
📅 June 16
🎤 Panel + Community Q&A

This isn’t just another panel.

It’s a conversation about building a stronger ecosystem for Black music, artists, creatives, and culture workers right here in the nation’s capital.

Tag someone who needs to be in the room.

👇🏾 Comment RSVP and we’ll send you the registration link.

🚨🚨THIS TUESDAY 🚨🚨DC Music Summit is Building Something Special ✨DCMUSICSUMMIT.ORG is officially under construction, and ...
04/16/2026

🚨🚨THIS TUESDAY 🚨🚨

DC Music Summit is Building Something Special ✨

DCMUSICSUMMIT.ORG is officially under construction, and we’re inviting our Village to take part in a virtual meeting to help shape our website and member portal into the best possible home for our creative community.

What would you like to see integrated into our member portal?

🗓 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 7:00 PM

Join us as we review the work in progress, share feedback, and build together — as a Village.

✅ Registration is now open
🔗 Click the link in bio to register
💬 Or comment “Village” and our team will DM you the details
Let’s build this together. 🤝🎶

"IT TAKES THIS VILLAGE"

🎉 10 YEARS. WE’RE STILL HERE. ❤️‍🔥Today marks 10 years since the very first DC Music Summit. ❤️🖤What started in a shared...
03/06/2026

🎉 10 YEARS. WE’RE STILL HERE. ❤️‍🔥

Today marks 10 years since the very first DC Music Summit. ❤️🖤

What started in a shared arts space — powered by volunteers, fueled by community, and built by a Black woman who refused to let DC’s music scene be overlooked — has grown into an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the DMV music ecosystem.

Shoutout to our founder Dior Ashley Brown, co-organizers Aerica Banks and Jonna Humphries, our early volunteers and community members, and to Mousai House and 411 Union Arts Collective — the roots that helped plant this seed. 🌱

From 225 people at our very first conference to a movement uplifting artists, organizers, and industry professionals — we’ve grown, survived, and built together.

This is for every artist who needed a seat at the table.
We built the table. And we’re still building the future.

If you’ve ever attended, performed, volunteered, or supported DCMS, share a memory in the comments. 🙌🏾

❤️🖤 Support the next chapter → https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4450712

📩 Stay connected → dcmusicsummit.org

Our second Village Call is TODAY at 7:00pm and we want to see YOU there! Comment VILLAGE to get the registration link or...
02/24/2026

Our second Village Call is TODAY at 7:00pm and we want to see YOU there! Comment VILLAGE to get the registration link or find the link in our bio.

It takes this Village.

⚡️We’re back ! ⚡️Tomorrow! For our second Village Call will officially be on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm. We hope t...
02/23/2026

⚡️We’re back ! ⚡️Tomorrow! For our second Village Call will officially be on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm.

We hope to see both new faces and returners to continue the conversation on how DCMS can best serve DMV musicians. Comment VILLAGE to receive the registration link. We hope to see you there!

It takes this village.

dcmusicians

Access to venues is necessary in order to foster a thriving arts community. At DCMS we believe in advocating for all mem...
02/18/2026

Access to venues is necessary in order to foster a thriving arts community. At DCMS we believe in advocating for all members of the music industry. Call your representatives today!

It takes this village.


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Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm

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