This panel conversation explores what it really means to curate a vibe—from reading a room and building a set, to navigating gigs, partnerships, and sustainable careers in DJing and event curation. Panelists will share real-world insights on their creative process, professional journeys, and the entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in today’s music landscape.

Whether you’re an aspiring DJ, an artist interested in live performance culture, or someone curious about how sound shapes community, this session offers practical knowledge, honest conversation, and space to learn.

What to Expect

• Panel discussion with working DJs and event curators

• Insight into DJ culture, vibe curation, and creative entrepreneurship

• Networking with peers and industry professionals

• Pizza lunch provided

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring and emerging DJs

• Music artists and creatives

• Students interested in music, events, and creative entrepreneurship

This event is free with registration for high school students

Meet our Panelists:

SIBBY LIV

SIBBY LIV is a genre-blending DJ, music producer, and creative director shaping global dance floors through sound, movement, and culture. Born in the Bronx, raised in Philadelphia, and rooted in Jamaican heritage, Sibby Liv creates a world-fusion sound that blends Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Jersey Club, Baile Funk, House, R&B, and Hip-Hop.

Known for her high-energy sets and intentional curation, Sibby Liv approaches DJing as an immersive experience—pairing global rhythms with visual storytelling, style, and crowd-reading that turns dance floors into shared moments of release and connection. Her work centers individuality, empowerment, and mental stimulation, using music as both celebration and communication.

She is the founder of All Spice World Dance, a platform that brings communities together through sound, movement, and color, and Lemonade & Company, a creative production agency supporting artists and brands in transforming bold ideas into impactful experiences. More than a DJ, Sibby Liv is a vibe curator—crafting spaces where culture moves, bodies listen, and energy speaks.

DJ Haram

DJ Haram is an electronic music producer, multidisciplinary propagandist, and self-described anti-format DJ, originally from New Jersey and currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Stylistically versatile, Haram is known for her eclectic production and DJing—experimental bass and club music; analogue synths and percussion; abrasive, noise-adjacent rap collaborations; and weaving in Middle Eastern instrumentation and samples. She also makes up half of 700 Bliss, a hip-hop/noise project with Moor Mother; the two released the critically acclaimed Nothing to Declare in 2022.

DJ Haram currently runs Monday Night Raw monthly at Brooklyn staple The Lot Radio, curating open-format DJ b2bs and live rap and experimental performances. She previously held a five-year residence at Rinse FM London with Rage Radio. She’s also released a number of collaborations and remixes, notably with Billy Woods, Armand Hammer ft. Pink Siifu, Ghias Guevara, Debby Friday, and Fever Ray.

Haram started using her voice on her Nothing to Declare productions, but her most recent EP, Handplay, finds her in a new intimate form, sharing herself as a “lover, daughter, and comrade.” Her forthcoming album Beside Myself is due on Hyperdub in July 2025. On it, her voice sits at the center of the album while she collaborates with friends—rappers, co-producers, solo instrumentalists—putting into word and sound what she calls “survival of the spirit.”

Internationally, she has played on noteworthy stages like Dekmantel, Unsound, Roskilde, Le Guess Who?, Pitchfork Festival, Tashweesh, and Bonnaroo, and has toured from Tokyo to Istanbul. Additionally, DJ Haram has released four solo EPs, including Grace (Hyperdub, 2019), the self-released Mixed Berries (2019), and Era (2021).

Val Fleury

Sanni Youboty, aka Val Fleury, is a Liberian-born DJ/Producer, Designer, and Creative connoisseur. She has earned kudos from AfroPunk to Beatport for her energetic performances and globally resonant Afrowarehouse sound that blends House and Techno with her West African roots. Her work has earned kudos from AfroPunk to Beatport, and her musical catalog has surpassed 700,000 streams on Spotify.

Val has performed across 10 countries and 7 continents, captivating audiences everywhere from Berlin raves to Shanghai fashion events, New Delhi radio shows, Antarctica boat parties and pop-ups in Mexico City. Her festival appearances include Coachella, Miami Music Week, Roots Picnic, and SXSW. She has played on lineups with the likes of Honey Dijon, Diplo, DJ Tennis, Mo Black, Francis Mercier and more.

Beyond music, Val is a longtime advocate for womxn and BIPOC talent in Tech. She brings over a decade of experience on digital and design teams at companies that include Capitol Records MIDEM and SoundCloud. She currently works as a Product Designer at NBCUniversal on an Emmy-winning team.

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the creativity, dedication, and growth of our FamFrequency student-artists. Over the past several months, these young creatives have honed their skills in music production, branding, and entrepreneurship — and this event marks the culmination of their hard work.

Together, we’ll reflect on their journeys, highlight their achievements, and honor the community of families, mentors, and supporters who helped make it all possible.

Location: Indy Hall — 709 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 12:00–2:30 PM
Admission: Free with RSVP

Meet our Panelists:

Kayla Steen

Kayla Steen is a Creative Sync A&R professional and artist with a passion for bridging artistry and opportunity. Currently at UnitedMasters, she curates music for film, TV, and brand placements while mentoring emerging artists through programs such as Sync Sessions—a one-on-one mentorship initiative Kayla launched in November 2024 to address the lack of education around music licensing—as well as Sync 101, Beats by Dre’s Beats Academy, and Save The Music. With a background spanning music licensing and brand collaborations, Kayla focuses on demystifying sync for independent artists and creating pathways for their work to reach global audiences. Recently, she earned her first music supervision credit on a major Peacock production, further solidifying her role as a champion for artists navigating the sync space.

James C. McKinney

James C. McKinney is Assistant Professor of Music Industry and Music at Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. A practitioner-scholar with over 20 years of experience in the music and media industries, he has worked extensively as an executive manager, engineer, producer, songwriter, arranger, film scorer, keyboardist, vocalist, musical director, educator, and philanthropist. His creative credits span award-winning films, television, episodic series, and animation, including original scores for My Last Day Without You and S.O.U.L. of a Black Woman, which received acclaim at the 11th Charlotte Black Film Festival (2020). McKinney’s commercial scores have been featured by the Discovery Channel and Johnson & Johnson, and his work as a performer, co-writer, and co-producer has contributed to multiple GRAMMY-nominated performances.

In academia, McKinney integrates his extensive background in music production and audio technology with a forward-looking approach to creative scholarship. His teaching and research explore the intersections of immersive audio, multimedia composition, and experiential learning, fostering innovative recording practices and interactive storytelling techniques. Through his ongoing work in film scoring, VR environments, and multimedia production, McKinney advances new modes of artistic expression that bridge traditional and emerging technologies. A dedicated collaborator and thought leader in immersive audio and multimedia integration, McKinney continues to shape the dialogue between artistic innovation and educational practice. His interdisciplinary approach unites creative, technical, and pedagogical perspectives, empowering students and audiences.

Leah Streetman

Leah Streetman is a Music Supervisor, Producer and distinguished industry executive with specialized experience in the unique world of synchronized music for film, television + advertising, as well as the complex area of trailer music. Currently a freelance music supervisor for MGM+ (marketing) and other indie projects, she was previously the head of marketing music for all of HBO's Original Programming (Scripted & Documentary), such as: Euphoria, The White Lotus, House Of the Dragon, Insecure, Westworld, The Undoing, Bee Gees: How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?, TINA, American Utopia and the Music Box film series. She was a producer on the award-winning music documentary, Sidemen: Long Road To Glory. Prior to HBO, Leah was Music Supervisor for EPIX Network (marketing), and led the sync team as Vice President of Film + TV Creative Music for Universal Music Group's Republic and Motown Records. While at UMG, she oversaw creative sync music in All Media (film, tv, advertising) for artists like: The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Florence + The Machine, Pearl Jam, Lorde, James Bay, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Prince, Black Sabbath and Amy Winehouse.

As a leading Film + TV music executive, some of Leah's previous speaking appearances include: SXSW Music Conference, Billboard Film & TV Music Conference, Sync Summit, Mondo.NYC, Live The Biz, NARIP, NYU Tisch Film Studies, Brooklyn College, Eckerd College, Trident College and Indie Grants sponsored by the South Carolina Film Commission. An advocate for uplifting women in music and entertainment, she volunteers as a Mentor with organizations such as: She Is The Music (founded by Alicia Keys) and the Guild of Music Supervisors, as well as university programs.

FamFrequency Productions’ Annual Soirée: Certified Diamond
Join us for a dazzling evening at FamFrequency Productions' annual soirée, themed “Certified Diamond.” This fundraiser aims to raise awareness of our music and entrepreneurship programs while celebrating our talented student-artist graduates and incoming freshman class. The event brings the community together to support music, creative entrepreneurship, and the next generation of young innovators in Philadelphia.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of great food, cocktails, fellowship, art, and music, while dressed in your finest certified diamond attire!

About FamFrequency Productions
FamFrequency Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young music creatives through education and professional development. Our mission is to equip young musicians, particularly those from under-resourced communities, with the skills, resources, and opportunities to build sustainable careers in the music industry. Our comprehensive programs include music production, mixing and mastering, marketing and branding, financial literacy, and business planning.

This year’s event hosted by Shekhinah B., founder of the Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, will pay tribute to the leaders and visionaries within the Philadelphia community and the broader creative economy.

Event Highlights

• Cocktail Hour

• Program highlighting student-artists and community leaders

• Live Painting: Faye

• Silent Auction: Jingle Ball Tickets, Date Night, & More

• DJ Performances: DJ Delish, Oluwafemi, DJ Nash,

We encourage all attendees to embrace the spirit of the soirée by wearing bright, sparkly, or glitter-coated cocktail attire.

*Sponsorship packages available. Please email: lanisha@famfrequencyproductions.org

Matching Sponsor:

The Justamere Foundation will be matching donations up to $10,000. Their Mission is to impact generational poverty through grants for career education and supporting programs.

Gold Sponsor: