Our Mission. Our Community. Our Goals
Our Mission
Shine Music harnesses the transformative power of live music to champion inclusion and accessibility. By dismantling barriers that separate us, we discover our shared humanity and celebrate our collective strength.
Our Impact
Since 2019, Shine Music has created barrier-free live music experiences designed for all.
40
Hours of free live music
55
Performers
95
Vendors, Community, & Technology Partners
13,572
Attendees
Our Team
"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." - Margaret J Wheatley
Shawn Satterfield
Founder | President
Lindsay Carpenter
BOD: Treasurer
Kevin Courtney
BOD: Production Director
Dr. Jenn Coker
BOD: Grant Director
Artist Relations
Artist Relations
Nicole Contos
BOD: Community & Accessibility Director
Kim Shannon
BOD: Secretary
Ethan Beaudoin
Honorary Board Member
Shelby Buck
Volunteer Director
& Art Activations
& Art Activations
Neal Evans
Talent Buyer
Diane Perez
Social Media Director
Life On Top Design
Merch Partner
Janeen Lea
Donation Advocate
Interested in joining the team?
Whether you want to serve on the Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Volunteer or just want to be involved, we would love to have you on the Shine Team!
Shine In The News
2024: Shine Music Festival Is So Accessible Even Live Nation Is Asking for Tips.
2024: From City Park Jazz to Shine Music Festival, these are the best music festivals in Colorado this summer.
2024: The Shine Music Festival is Aug. 24 in Denver's RiNo district
Denver company makes accessible T-shirts for Shine Music Festival
2023: SunSquabi, Dopapod’s Neal ‘Fro’ Evans and More to Illuminate ADA-Inclusive Shine Music Festival in Denver
2023: Music festival creates inclusive space where they want everyone to feel welcome
Local band excited to headline inclusive Shine Music Festival
Shine Music Festival inclusive for audience, performers alike
Shine Music Festival intentionally accessible creating inclusion for all music lovers
Shine Music Festival Returns for Its Third Year at ReelWorks
Shine Music Festival Brings Revolutionary ADA-inclusive Festival to Denver
Non-Profit, ADA-Focused Shine Music Festival Ft. Sunsquabi, Dopapod Drummer Neal 'Fro' Evans & More
We’ll Shine At This Music Festival
Shine Music Festival Delivered a Better Experience For All
Shine Music Festival Lights The Way To Universal Accessibility With Cutting-Edge Adaptive Technology
August 27 - Official Shine Music Festival Day
Shine Music Festival with Shawn Satterfield | Beyond the Stage: Revolutionizing Accessibility and Inclusion in Live Music
Denver Based ADA Inclusive Sets The Bar For All Patrons To Access Live Music.
Shine Music Festival Opens Up Summer Concert Experience To Everyone
Shine Music Festival with Shawn Satterfield & Dopapod drummer Neal "Fro" Evans
303 Magazine: 15 Colorado Music Festivals To Hit Up This Summer
Shine Music Festival 2023
A Colorado Inventor is taking music to the next level
CleanRobotics to Bring Accessible Recycling to Denver's Shine Music Festival
Shine Music Festival breaks down barriers to live music access
Ravel Radio: Creating powerful connection through music & accessibility
Shine Music Organizes Fully Accessible Music Festival
New 'Feel the Beat' technology helps everyone enjoy music, dancing
Sensory Bus makes large
community events accessible for neurodivergent people
community events accessible for neurodivergent people
Insight with Mark Farrell
Shine Music Festival shirts feature braille logo
Shine Music Festival Spotlights Accessibility for All
The LittleWins Podcast with Lexis Serot
Mile High Magazine
Shine Music Festival Aims to Make Live Music Accessible For Everyone
Announcing the Shine Music Festival
Mindful Inspiration Champion: Becoming An Inclusion Architect
Send It Rising interview with Shawn Satterfield
GabTalks Interviews Expert Shawn Satterfield