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Shine Music

Uniting Communities Through Music

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About Shine Music

At Shine Music, we believe live music has the power to unite people like nothing else, and that everyone deserves the chance to be part of that shared experience. Too often, concerts and festivals are designed without considering the needs of people with disabilities or other barriers to participation. We’re here to change that.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to transform live music into a space where everyone belongs. We remove barriers through innovative accessibility, thoughtful design, and community collaboration, creating events that unite people of all abilities in shared celebration.

 

What We Do

From our signature Shine Music Festival to year-round advocacy and consulting, we combine creativity, technology, and community insight to make live events inclusive from the ground up. Our work includes:
  • Accessibility Design – Creating barrier-free layouts, sensory zones, and accessible viewing areas.
  • Adaptive Technology – Introducing tools like real-time captioning glasses, vibrotactile dance floors, and tactile navigation aids.
  • Community Collaboration – Partnering with local organizations, artists, and advocates to ensure our events reflect and serve the community.
  • Education & Advocacy – Training venues, producers, and teams on accessibility best practices and disability etiquette.

 

Our Impact

Over the past four years, Shine Music has welcomed thousands of attendees from across Colorado and nationwide, each bringing their own story, identity, and way of experiencing music. Our events don’t just comply with accessibility standards, they raise them, creating an atmosphere where everyone can connect, celebrate, and feel seen.

 

Looking Ahead

As we prepare for our most inclusive festival yet, we’re strengthening our foundation, expanding our partnerships, and exploring groundbreaking technologies that will set a new standard for accessibility in live music. Our vision is simple: a world where no one is left on the sidelines of cultural life.

Meet Our Team

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." - Margaret J Wheatley

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!
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Sine In The News

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Shine Music Festival Lights The Way To Universal Accessibility With Cutting-Edge Adaptive Technology

Shine Music Festival Is So Accessible, Even Live Nation Is Asking for Tips

Shine Music Festival Aims to Make Live Music Accessible For Everyone

Music festival creates inclusive space where they want everyone to feel welcome

Shine Music partners with Original Favorites to create accessible T-shirts for Shine Music Festival

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Official Proclamation Shine Music Festival Day
Best New Festival

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