The intersection of social justice, art and music: Emerge is a community rooted in an annual gathering where inspired change makers are entertained and engaged through programming that moves them to imagine and create a better world.
Join us in Las Vegas, for two days of exploration through live music, passionate storytelling, progressive art, crafted parties and immersive experiences.
Brandon Flowers
Artist | Speaker
Andrew Bird
Artist | Speaker
David Hogg
Speaker, Co-founder of March for our Lives
Patrisse Cullors
Speaker, Co-founder of Black Lives Matter
Talib Kweli
Artist | Speaker
Emma Gonzalez
Speaker
Friday
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Doors: 10:30 am
Featuring:
The 10.1.17 shooting at Route 91 Harvest music festival and impact of gun violence on our communities and country
Don't Shoot the Messenger: A conversation with leading charities about how the way we engage the public often determines the change we can make.
Vitamin Music to the Rescue: A conversation with leading music focused charities delivering big impact from workforce development to hospital healing.
This Is What We Are Up Against - A Conversation with PPH LV discussing the lies, threats and criminal maneuvers of the anti-choice movement and the tangible tools for combatting reproductive injustice.
Lyrics of Change: How does your organization communicate your mission in the digital/social media age and how do you use art/music to help spread your message?
Behind Bars: A Conversation with two former inmates turned peace activists, Jason Baldwin and Weldon Angelo, about the need to reform our prison system.
Speak Your Truth: Two music scions, Rob Cavallo and Gerard Way, discuss the process creating art without catalyzed the iconic My Chemical Romance album.
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5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Doors: 5:00 pm
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9:00 pm - 12:30 am
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10:30 pm - 2:00 am
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Saturday
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10:30 am - 2:00 pm
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Doors: 1:30 pm
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7:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Doors: 6:30 pm
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10:00 pm - 12:30 am
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The focus of Emerge Las Vegas is resilience in a world with too much hatred, prejudice and ignorance. Our primary showcases will feature musicians + speakers grouped into four core themes.
The most compelling protests today are fueled by young citizens who transformed their passion into grassroots action at a scale impacting the establishment. “PROTEST” represents perspectives/performances from BLM, Women’s March, MFOL and beyond to move your soul and ignite your action.
Our screens are filled with images of unattainable body types. It’s easier than ever to self medicate. And we all grapple with demons that suggest we are flawed or unworthy. Performances/perspectives in the “SELF” pillar represent will give attendees the wisdom to weather tragedy, the courage to make bold decisions and the inspiration to accept yourselves and others..
Everyday we see civility break down, unprecedented violence, our climate pillaged and unrelenting attacks on those who are different. Performances/perspectives in “BRAVE” will demonstrate how facing scary topics head on thickens our skin and yields courage to stand against those that divide us with fear.
Everybody loves sex … when it is healthy, consensual and affirming. In other cases, it can be the backdrop for some of the most challenging moments in our lives. Tackling this fundamental juxtaposition, “SEX” will explore sex positivity, LGTBQ’s cultural influence and gender identity, concluding with a tone that is proud, sassy, unapologetic and absolutely fabulous.
All ticket holders are encouraged to immerse more deeply during Emerge, participating in additional experiences wrapped around and within our primary showcases.
The official kickoff party for Emerge — a celebration of the raw, uninhibited beauty that lives within our collective human voices, featuring grand cocktail tastings and a musical showcase.
Intimate two-hour sessions where you can experience the very best in new music and emerging forms of artistic expression.
Take a break from curating your life on social media and join us for some rejuvenating, engaging phone free experiences. Unplug for a Cause, charge up your phone battery and find new ways to recharge your soul.
Conversations featuring a wide range of industry leaders discussing innovation, behind-the-scenes perspectives and tactics for you to make a positive impact on the future.
