Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter will host their first ever Pride Summit at The 1 Hotel West Hollywood on August 8th, 2019.
The event, in conjunction with Billboard’s annual Pride issue, will feature an array of panels and conversations: bringing LGBTQ+ voices into the songwriters room; emerging queer artists; eradicating homophobia; and best practices in hiring and fostering welcoming and safe workplaces for queer and gender non-conforming beings.
The event will feature a special installation of “The Art of Finding Love” and exclusive merchandise from renowned artist Michael Kalish, participation from nonprofit partners and local LGBTQ+ vendors and activations from brands, and it will culminate with a performance at The Peppermint Club by a notable queer artist.
The summit is part of Billboard’s “Summer of Pride,” which also includes special editorial coverage of concerts and events across the globe; well-known and up-and-coming LGBTQ+ artists and allies; playlists curated by artists, executives and influencers; and a pride chart recognizing LGBTQ+ artists of the past and present.
WHO: Emmy award nominated “POSE” cast & executives (Steven Canals, Our Lady J & more), pop icons Tegan and Sara, pop star and activist Hayley Kiyoko, game changing New Orleans artist and TV star Big Freedia, rapper ILoveMakonnen, Grammy nominated songwriters Justin Tranter and Teddy Geiger, Grammy award winning singer songwriter Daya, singer, songwriter, and pianist Greyson Chance, NBC’s Songland star Shane Mcanally, “Rupaul’s Drag Race” stars and recording artists Trixie Mattel, Alaska, Peppermint, Blair St Clair, and more.
WHEN: Thursday, August 8, 2019
Registration Opens: 9:15AM
Panels: 10AM – 5:30PM
Reception: 5:30PM
WHERE: 1 Hotel West Hollywood
8490 Sunset Blvd,
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Find out more about the event here.
