If you need accessibility services for the conference, such as ASL Interpretation, please contact dcase@cityofchicago.org<\/a><\/strong> by August 18, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s the complete details and info on that events including performers, set times and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday August 21st:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-10 p.m, Chicago Cultural Center<\/a>, 78 E. Washington St.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To request accessibility services for the Chicago House Music Conference, such as ASL Interpretation, please contact dcase@cityofchicago.org<\/a><\/strong> by August 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome Center & Dance Studio, 1st Floor North<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Randolph Square, 1st Floor North<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A pop up activation where you can map your dance music memories, add an entry to the digital map, record a story, or digitize photos, flyers, fashion, and other artifacts and take home a thumb drive with you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning Lab, 1st Floor South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Buddy store<\/a>, 1st Floor South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n House Dance Summit Spotlight, GAR Hall, 2nd Floor North<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turn a new sound into a global movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n North Landing, 4th Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South | Millennium Park and Washington Rooms, 5th Floor South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All Panels Free and Open to the Public<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This panel explores how House Music artists, organizers, and communities can break out of silos to foster deeper connections within the scene and across genres. From Techno and Hip-Hop to World Music, we\u2019ll spotlight efforts to cross-pollinate styles, build lasting collaborations, and strengthen DIY networks that fuel the culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderated by<\/strong> Rob McKay. Panelists:<\/strong> Eric Williams, Zora Murphy, Juan Teague<\/p>\n\n\n\n What drives the creative process in House music? This session dives into how artists find their purpose, balance intuition and intentionality, and craft sonic spaces that feel authentic. We\u2019ll also explore how emerging technologies\u2014especially AI\u2014are reshaping production workflows and artistic inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderated by<\/strong> Neal Andrew Emil Gustafson. Panelists:<\/strong> Jana Rush, Orville Kline, William Kurk<\/p>\n\n\n\n House music\u2019s legacy is rich\u2014but how is it passed down? This intergenerational conversation looks at the tensions and opportunities between originators and rising artists. From mentorship to misalignment, we\u2019ll examine what it takes to preserve the genre\u2019s roots while creating space for future evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderated by<\/strong> Jessica Fenner. Panelists:<\/strong> John “Lil John” Coleman, Mamadou, DJ Heather<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today\u2019s artist is also a strategist. This panel unpacks how musicians can effectively market their work, build audiences in the digital age, and tap into alternative revenue streams\u2014from live shows and merchandise to sync licensing, NFTs, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderated by<\/strong> Darlene “Lady D” Jackson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the landscape of Chicago nightlife changes, how can dance music culture survive and thrive? Join us as we unpack the pressures facing independent venues, the role of DIY spaces as cultural incubators, and how nightlife responds to shifting economics, demographics, and daytime audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderated by<\/strong> Brandon J Stennis. Panelists:<\/strong> Steve Noah, Craig Loftis, Lee Farmer, Ines Chacon Zylstra<\/p>\n\n\n\n An intimate, in-depth conversation with Patrice Rushen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderator: Steve “Silk” Hurley<\/a><\/strong> & Shannon “Skip” Syas<\/a><\/strong> (S&S Chicago)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keynote: Patrice Rushen<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday August 22nd:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park<\/a>, 601 S. Michigan Ave. | Dance Studio, Chicago Cultural Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday August 23rd:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1-9 p.m., Jay Pritzker Pavilion + 3 additional stages throughout Millennium Park<\/a> <\/strong> Pritzker Pavilion \u2013 Legacy Stage (Main Stage)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Soulful House Stage (North Promenade)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicago House Stage (South Promenade)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Groove Garden Stage (Double Clutch Beer Garden)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2da0e6bb-ac23-4d31-ba54-488ec85e12ca.jpg\")
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