# Music’s Middle Class: The Reality, The Revolution

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Downright Austin / Capitol Ballroom FGH  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Music  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Tommy Stalknecht** — CEO
- **Shoni Alleyne** — Singer-Songwriter
- **Yudu Gray Jr.** — Co-Founder & Co-CEO
- **Jamie Dee Hart** — Founder/CEO

The music industry is often categorized by sensationalized classes of either rich superstars or "starving artists" – and we often miss an opportunity to talk about its middle class who have learned to create a living from the craft they love. So what does the redefining of success in music looks like? We'll take you inside real case studies for you to learn how to build a sustainable, balanced career without selling out or burning out. Whether you're an artist, producer, or songwriter, the "middle class" can be achieved by staying focused on something that's real rather than in the rearview.

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