The inaugural Chicago Electronic Music Conference is just over a week away and 5 Mag will be hosting a key discussion panel with some of Chicago House Music’s most enduring figures.
Resilience & Rhythm: The Art of the Comeback and Longevity in Dance Music is presented by 5 Mag and hosted by 5 Mag editor in chief Czarina Mirani. The panel takes on questions of motivation, longevity and building a resilient career in house music, featuring panelists:
Joe Shanahan — owner of Metro & Smartbar
Mike Dunn — legendary Chicago House DJ and producer (Majesty // Chicago)
DJ Lady D — legendary Chicago House DJ and producer (D’lectable Music)
The panel is a candid conversation on navigating setbacks, adapting to change and building a long-term career in electronic music. From reinvention to staying relevant, learn how artists and industry pros play the long game in an every-evolving scene.
The panels is from 5pm to 5:45 pm on April 26 2025. The Chicago Electronic Music Conference is making its debut on April 26 2025 at the Ramova Theater (3520 S. Halsted St, Chicago); tickets are available at chicagoemc.com.
