08/11/2022 / PRZen / WASHINGTON – The DC Music Summit (DCMS), an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for presenters and performers to support its fifth annual music conference scheduled for October 14-16, 2022. The conference takes place in-person at the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a historic site that nurtures talented youth in the spirit of its legendary namesake. to register here until August 15 at the early bird price.

Industry professionals interested in securing a spot as a speaker or panelist are invited to submit a proposal here until August 31st. Session tracks include: community development, youth development, corporate leadership, marketing, wellness, career development and success through COVID-19. All submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee.

Emerging artists are invited to apply to perform at Summit 2022 here until August 31st. Summit artists and presenters gain access to a diverse community of industry peers and artists from the DC area and beyond to attract new supporters.

“Since the beginning of the music industry, so many of the people who earn my living have created barriers and problems that the DC Music Summit works tirelessly to overcome; I joined DCMS to be part of the solution,” said Howard Rabach, a DCMS volunteer and owner of Machine Room Studio, a Virginia-based full-service production workspace that has been advancing the careers of DC-based artists since 2010.

DCMS has a proud history of accelerating the careers of independent musicians, with a focus on women, communities of color and other underrepresented groups. Each year since 2016, DCMS has mentored hundreds of individuals at its Summit, bringing together musicians, industry experts and influencers to advance DC’s creative community. Experienced, independent, emerging and new artists are…