Dior Ashley Brown Music

The DC Music Summit, spearheaded by Dior Ashley Brown, epitomizes a distinguished music conference dedicated to enlightening, entertaining, and empowering musicians and creative professionals across the District of Columbia. This summit, characterized by its thoughtfully curated program, committed team, and effective promotional strategies, serves as a bastion of comprehensive educational resources, local talent showcases, and the fostering of meaningful connections, thus significantly bolstering the growth of the local creative economy. Noteworthy sponsors including Google, the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment, the Kennedy Center, HumanitiesDC, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, among others, underscore the event's profound significance and impact. For over six years, the DC Music Summit has emerged as a guiding light for countless musicians and creative professionals, guiding them through the intricate nuances of the music industry, facilitating connections with pivotal organizations, and nurturing their artistic prowess across an array of genres, encompassing Hip Hop, Go-Go, Jazz, Indie Rock, Punk, Alternative, and Classical, among others. The summit's overarching mission revolves around bridging the chasm between education, entertainment, and empowerment, thereby establishing a cherished platform for the diverse and inclusive DC music community. A hallmark of the DC Music Summit is its unwavering commitment to honoring the official music and culture of the city. In 2022, the summit paid homage to the voice of the city and Go-Go luminary, Anwan Glover, as the keynote speaker. The event also featured an evocative opening spiritual performance by the Go-Go gospel group Body of Evidence and a captivating lunchtime performance by the Go-Go Symphony orchestra. In 2024, the summit pledges to perpetuate its legacy of excellence, with DJ Heat, a quintessential figure in DC, headlining as the keynote speaker. Performances by acclaimed acts such as Malik Dope from American’s Got Talent, The Experience Band, Go-Go Symphony orchestra, and others, are poised to grace the stage, further enriching the event's tapestry. The DC Music Summit extends an open invitation to participants to embark on a journey of empowerment and enlightenment within the local music community, while concurrently championing the proliferation of a robust and vibrant creative economy in the region. Through its dynamic programming, collaborative ethos, and unwavering pursuit of excellence, the summit continues to leave an indelible imprint on the District of Columbia's music landscape, nurturing a thriving ecosystem for artists and industry professionals alike.