NYC: Cultivating a Queer-Inclusive Team
MMF-US, Queer Capita and The Orchard came together on Wednesday, October 14, for an evening of conversation and community focused on cultivating queer-inclusive teams across the music industry.
Against a backdrop of ongoing attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, the discussion explored the complexities of living and working openly and authentically. From the workplace to the stage, speakers shared their experiences across the music industry, the challenges they had encountered and overcome, and what it takes to build supportive, intentional and inclusive teams and communities.
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00–9:00 PM ET
📍 Location: The Orchard, 23 East 4th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003
Speakers
Moderator: Meredith Nadeau, Brand Marketing & Communications, The Orchard
Melissa Ferrick, Agent, Paladin Artists; Performing Artist
Miguel Ramos, Artist Manager & Founder, Elevación Talent; Treasurer, Queer Capita
Joe Aboud, Founder & CEO, 444 Sounds