June 10th - 15th, 2024!
June 10th - 15th, 2024!
The Multivrs is Illuminated exists to empower Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and/or other people of color and their allies through skill-sharing, resource distribution and community events. The Multivrs is illuminated creates and promotes environments that foster self-confidence, creativity and collaboration across identities and genres.
The Multivrs Music Program offers a welcoming space where young people are inspired to feel bold, creative, free and empowered. Youth receive intensive instrument instruction, form a band with their peers, write an original song, and perform in a culminating showcase. Participants will gain hands-on marketing, technical and communication skills through creating promotional materials, learning equipment set-up, and communicating with bands and venues. Through mentorship, instruction, and workshops, participants build skills and connections. TMII applies a feminist, queer, trans, BIPOC, and DIY centered framework to music and collaboration.
Born and raised in Phoenix, Shawna Shawnté is a queer DJ, musician and multimedia artist based in Tucson, AZ. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Shawnté has played in several bands and always worked with young people; especially in music programming. They are currently pursuing their Teaching Certification with a Special Education endorsement while employed as a kindergarten teacher. Shawna recently completed their 200 hour yoga teacher training program; they are passionate about sharing mindfulness and embodied movement.
They were the Co-Executive Director of Bay Area Girls Rock Camp from 2014 until returning to AZ in 2018. From 2021 - 2023 they worked as a substitute teacher and a high school English Language Arts Teacher.
" I believe that music is a powerful tool that connects people across experiences and identities. Music is also a wonderful teaching tool. Participants in the Multivrs Is Illuminated: Youth Music Program will learn how to collaborate, be empowered to share their ideas, and to take risks in a safe and supportive environment."
The Multivrs Is Illuminated began in 2017 as The Universe Is Lit: A Bay Area Black and Brown Punk Festival. The multi-day music and arts festival is now in its sixth year. Since 2017 the initial vision has expanded past the bounds of genre; choosing to highlight BIPOC DIY and underground artists across soundscapes. In addition to live streaming all events, the festival now offers digital programming throughout the year.
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