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  • Diversify the Stage Announces DTS Inclusion Initiative

    Diversify the Stage Announces DTS Inclusion Initiative

    Diversify The Stage releases the organization’s official mission statement and launches the DTS “Diversify The Stage” Inclusion Initiative.

  • Hustle Like U Broke

    Hustle Like U Broke

    Matthew Walt, Kyle Hamilton, Christine Dallas, and Chris Lee tell their stories from the trenches of the live entertainment world. With over 80 combined years of experience, working with a wide range of A-list artists - including Kendrick Lamar, Stevie Wonder, JLo, Rihanna, Jay Z, Drake, Mac Miller and more…

  • The Roadie Clinic

    The Roadie Clinic

    The Roadie Clinic is committed to providing a safe space for roadies and their families to heal while off the road, and to advocate for – and empower them to obtain – a healthy work environment while on the road.

  • REVERB.org

    REVERB.org

    Music moves us—moves us to feel, moves us to care, moves us to action. Musicians have an unparalleled ability to bring huge numbers of people together both physically and emotionally.

    REVERB harnesses this power to inspire millions of music lovers and music makers to take part in tackling today’s most…

  • MEIEA

    MEIEA

    The Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA®) is an international organization formed in 1979 to bring together educators with leaders of the music and entertainment industries.

    The primary goal of MEIEA is to facilitate an exchange of information between educators and practitioners in order to prepare students for careers…

  • HeadCount

    HeadCount

    HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. We reach young people and music fans where they already are – at concerts and online – to inform and empower.

  • SoundGirls

    SoundGirls

    SoundGirls.Org supports women working in professional audio and music production by highlighting their success and providing a place for them to connect, network, and share advice. SoundGirls.Org provides support, career development, and tools to help those working in the field advance in their career.

  • Music Business Association

    Music Business Association

    The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is a not-for-profit trade association based in Marlton, New Jersey that seeks to promote overall growth in all areas of the global music business by hosting annual events, offering educational materials, and fostering engagement opportunities for its members.[1] Music Biz’s membership includes major & independent record labels, music retailers, distributors, streaming services,…

  • Show Makers

    Show Makers

    Show Makers is committed to supporting and uplifting event professionals. This platform was developed to share industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community.

  • The Ally Coalition

    The Ally Coalition

  • NAMM

    NAMM

    Vision Statement

    We envision a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone; a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught; and in which every adult is a passionate…

  • EVEN Network

    EVEN Network

    The Events Vocational Education Network was formed to create a more diverse and inclusive live events industry through outreach, training, mentorship, networking and job placement.

  • CMA EDU

    CMA EDU

    CMA EDU is a career development program offered to a select group of college students who have demonstrated a drive to succeed in the music industry.

    Our programming, which consists of coveted mentorships and access to exciting, real-world music industry opportunities, empowers students to step into careers with composure, knowing…

  • Roadie of Color United

    Roadie of Color United

     The Roadies Of Color United International Social Network is comprised of a diverse group of Professionals in the Entertainment Services, Concert Touring and Live Entertainment Industries. This Social Network Group and the newly formed Professional Association is an organization where Professionals in the Entertainment Services and Live Concert Touring Industries…

  • Just a Bunch of Roadies

    Just a Bunch of Roadies

    Just a Bunch of Roadies (JABOR) involves music industry professionals in global humanitarian projects by utilizing their collective skills, assets and relationships to quickly respond to critical needs worldwide.

  • She Is the Music

    She Is the Music

    SITM is a nonprofit organization increasing the number of women working in music - songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals.

    We are an independent, global network that operates as a unifying organization for women from across the industry, creating strength and impact on a global scale. As an umbrella…

  • Touring Professionals Alliance

    Touring Professionals Alliance

    The Alliance was started by a group of like-minded Tour and Production Managers who joined together to find ways to help our touring families as they struggle with unprecedented financial and emotional hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

     

    We are still a community, and we are better together.

  • Never Famous

    Never Famous

    Never Famous was developed by seasoned music industry experts to support entertainment tours and the staff that make it all happen, and to help diversify the entertainment industry as a whole. Tour groups, whether a band, festival, TV show or traveling Broadway musical, need diverse, competent staff members who are…

  • SIMS Foundation

    SIMS Foundation

    The SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and supports for musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members. Through education, community partnerships, and accessible managed care, SIMS seeks to destigmatize and reduce mental health and substance use issues, while supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of…

  • MUSICARES

    MUSICARES

    MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards…

  • Music Health Alliance

    Music Health Alliance

    WHAT WE DO


    Music Health Alliance (MHA) offers three primary areas of results driven healthcare services with an emphasis on preventing illness and staying well.


    PROTECT


    Protect yourself and your family with the most appropriate and affordable health insurance or ways to pay for…

  • Promoter 101

    Promoter 101

    Dan Steinberg, co-founder of Emporium Presents, started producing club shows at the Mercury Café in Denver at the age of sixteen. After graduating high school in 1993, Dan started 2-B Announced Presents, after college he relocated to Seattle at the tail end of 2002 promoting under the name Dan Steinberg…

  • DTS

    DTS

    Diversify the Stage is a community of industry professionals, collectively working to build a culture of accountability to establish more inclusive hiring practices and greater access to equitable opportunities in live music, events, and touring industries.

  • Tour MGMT101

    Tour MGMT101

    Tour Management 101 is an educational resource for anyone learning the ropes in the live events industry. We host a bi-weekly webinar on Zoom with industry pros and provide free material and templates on our website.

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Diversify the Stage Announces DTS Inclusion Initiative
Nov 30
Diversify the Stage Announces DTS Inclusion Initiative
Author Name: Diversify the Stage
Posted on Nov 30, 2021 Published By: Sam Helm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As members of the Live Entertainment and Production industry,...

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Music Week: Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative launches with InChorus to tackle harassment and discrimination
Apr 14
Music Week: Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative launches with InChorus to tackle harassment and discrimination
Author Name: Andre Paine | Music Week
Posted on Apr 14, 2021 Published By: Sam Helm

Electronic music organisations Pioneer DJ, Beatport, Sentric Music Group, AFEM, Mixmag,...

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Megan Duckett tells the story of Sew What? on Hustle Like U Broke
Apr 06
Megan Duckett tells the story of Sew What? on Hustle Like U Broke
Author Name: Hustle Like U Broke
Posted on Apr 06, 2021 Published By: Sam Helm

Megan Duckett came to the US with dreams of becoming a rock 'n' roll lighting...

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Diversify the Stage Announces DTS Inclusion Initiative
Nov 30
Diversify the Stage Announces DTS Inclusion Initiative
Author Name: Diversify the Stage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As members of the Live Entertainment...

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Music Week: Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative launches with InChorus to tackle harassment and discrimination
Apr 14
Music Week: Electronic Music Inclusion Initiative launches with InChorus to tackle harassment and discrimination
Author Name: Andre Paine | Music Week

Electronic music organisations Pioneer DJ, Beatport,...

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Megan Duckett tells the story of Sew What? on Hustle Like U Broke
Apr 06
Megan Duckett tells the story of Sew What? on Hustle Like U Broke
Author Name: Hustle Like U Broke

Megan Duckett came to the US with dreams of becoming...

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