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.
29
Hours of free live music
44
Performers
95
Vendors, Community, & Technology Partners
10,678
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
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Sensory Bus makes large
community events accessible for neurodivergent people
community events accessible for neurodivergent people
Insight with Mark Farrell
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Mile High Magazine
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