Chicago's premier conference for electronic music fans and creators.

A spotlight on Chicago's underground music and culture. A one-day event to connect, educate, and inspire.

Phase 2 Programming:

Acts:

Adam Pecho, Alfred Clayton, Brenda, Chachi Guerrero, Darryn Jones, DJ Lady D, Enberg, Happyghost, Hootie, Hopscotch, Inés, Jace Inman, Jaggy, Jayah, Max Jacobson, Mike Dearborn, Patrick Conahan, Venosci

Talks:

Preserving Nightlife Culture in the Modern Era
Hosts: Andrew Emil & Luis Baro (Viva Acid)
Speakers: Mamadou (Witch Finger), La Spacer (TRQPiTECA), Duane Powell (Sound Rotation)

Music Production & Creativity: Finding Flow in the Studio
Host: Kai Castro
Speakers: Orville Kline (Chicago Ableton Instructor), Blu 9 (Poker Flat Recordings), I Am Me (Twitchin Skratch / Killer Mushrooms)

From DIY to Sold Out: How to Throw a Successful Event
Host: Steve Noah
Speakers: Rami Dabura (Dance Rituals), Jaggy (Green Machine), Flores Negras (MITCLAN Productions), KC Wray (Warehouse)

Social Media & Digital Strategy for Artists: What Actually Works in 2025 and Beyond
Host: Olivia Mancuso
Speakers: Drew (House Calls), Janesita, TBA

Leave the Door Open: Mentorship Pathways in the DIY Dance Community
Hosts: Elly Schook & Sam Kern
Speakers: Patrixia (TRUST), Jarvi Schneider (Acid Daddy), Jenny Arcade (Deep Field Events), Sean Taylor (Humboldt Arboreal Society)

Resilience & Rhythm: The Art of the Comeback & Longevity in Dance Music
Host: Czarina Mirani
Speakers: Joe Shanahan (Metro/Smartbar Founder), Mike Dunn (Chosen Few DJs), DJ Lady D (Best House Music DJ 2023)

Vendors:

ALM / Busy Circuits, Drift DJ, No Requests / Feeltrip Records, Ixxa Coffee, Rmbr Kombucha, Sensaphonics, Smartbar, Zlob Modular

Sponsors:

Aathee Records, The Blox Office, Revive Collective, Ramova Theater

For more information go to https://www.chicagoemc.com/tickets

See you there! Stay tuned as we reveal our final phase of music programming, panel speakers, vendors, sponsors, and more in the next upcoming weeks.

Plan your visit to Ramova! For directions, menus, and venue information, please check out Ramova’s FAQ page.