Panel: How Indie Music Venues Keep Live Music Alive at SILO Brooklyn

Panel: How Indie Music Venues Keep Live Music Alive on May 17, 2026 at SILO Brooklyn, Brooklyn features electronic music performances DJ sets.

**Panel: How Indie Music Venues Keep Live Music Alive** will take place at SILO Brooklyn on May 17, 2026, as part of the Sounds That Move festival. The discussion features a diverse lineup of panelists from notable indie music venues in New York City. Rami Haykal-Manning represents Elsewhere, a venue known for its eclectic programming and commitment to fostering emerging artists. Caroline Safran, from Baby's All Right, adds insights from a venue recognized for its focus on both local and national acts. Mark Luxama, associated with Cafe Erzulie and Damballa, brings experience from venues that celebrate the intersection of music and culture. Larry Gold from SOBs contributes knowledge from a venue with a long history of showcasing diverse musical genres, particularly in the Latin and hip-hop scenes. Alex Neuhausen, representing SILO, rounds out the panel with perspectives on the operational challenges indie venues face. The panel will be moderated by Al Damashek from Move Forward and Sounds That Move, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the topic. This event is part of the broader Sounds That Move festival, which will feature over 25 live events across multiple venues.