On Sunday, May 4, at California State University, Northridge, More In Music and the Sound Mind Summit will take over the campus for a day of career-launching access and mental wellness advocacy, all centered on lifting LA’s next wave of artists and execs.
The More In Music Conference is an immersive experience into the industry, curated with and for the community. Def Jam and Warner Records heavyweights, hitmakers like Amorphous, and artists like Fana Hues and Grammy-winning Kenyon Dixon will share unfiltered advice on breaking into the music business. . The event was produced alongside a student cohort mentored by industry vets, giving them real-world experience in programming, budgeting, and logistics.
The focus shifts to wellness with the Sound Mind Summit, with GRAMMY-nominated D Smoke from Inglewood will headline a fireside chat with Dr. Carroll Brown, stressing the non-negotiable link between creativity and self-care..
Co-head of programming and Development, Jamilla Johnson (Courtesy CSUN)
“As artists, we often pull from the deepest parts of our souls, sharing our experiences and our vulnerabilities, ultimately leaving us depleted at times,” D Smoke says in a news release. “Consequently, our artist’s plight must include a process of rejuvenation, care, and replenishment. Our wellness is paramount.”
Presented by the L.A. Department of Mental Health’s Take Action LA (“Take Action for Yourself, Take Action for Others, and Take Action for your Community”), the More In Music: Sound Mind Summit, is a free event focused on wellness and mental health, creating a supportive space for open discussions on mental well-being while connecting students and the community with valuable resources.
The Sound Mind Summit will include a fireside chat with Dr. Brown, who will host a discussion with D Smoke about mental wellness best practices for artists and industry professionals. Throughout the summit, More In Music will host a wellness fair, featuring vendors that will provide mental health resources to attendees. The summit ends with D Smoke’s performance, putting a cap on an exciting and informative day of networking, panels, and more.
The Sound Mind Summit immediately follows the inaugural More In Music Conference. Running from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.. The More In Music Conference presents a collection of panels, workshops, and conversations designed to give actionable advice and provide crucial context for aspiring music professionals.
Among the topics covered are data analysis in the music industry, A&R, artist management, breaking into the scene as an artist, and navigating the industry as a professional. Other notable speakers include L.A. hip-hop fixture DJ He and , producers like, Ichiban Don, and Killah B, and professionals from companies like Live Nation, Def Jam, TikTok, Spotify, CAA, Warner Records, UnitedMasters, YouTube, and more.
Register for the More In Music Conference and Sound Mind Summit HERE and view a full list of speakers HERE
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