Friday Oct 3rd

5:30pm - Claiming Space, Shaping Culture (Protecting music spaces, resisting corporate takeovers and festival homogenization, preserving cultural authenticity)

Dani Deahl - Moderator

Cody Kirby

DJ Hyperactive

Soraya aka Dana

Steve Noah

6:45pm - Thriving Through Opposition: The Trans Experience(Fair representation, brave space, safer spaces, political resilience)

Mamadou - Moderator

Acid Daddy

Certified Scruffian

Essence

Glamour Cadaver

8:00pm - Building Networks, Elevating Communities(Mentorship ecosystems, inclusive mentorship, breaking traditional gatekeeping, resources, Chicago-focused peer networks)

iamBrandon - Moderator

Sam Kern aka Sassmouth

Twan-Twan

Cqqchifruit

Workshop and Ableton Playground:

5:00pm - FEMME HOUSE Presents: Push and Move - Supported by Ableton(Explore what makes house music feel like house music with an immersive beat-building session.)

Fess Grandiose

8:00pm - FEMME HOUSE Presents: Four on the Floor - The Rhythmic Fundamentals of House Music(Explore what makes house music feel like house music with an immersive beat-building session.)

DJ Lady D

Host or Publisher Viva Acid