About Us
Our vision is a fair Charlotte music scene where what makes us different is what makes the difference.
The mission of FAIR PLAY Music Equity Initiative is to advocate for a fair music ecosystem in Charlotte by engaging venue owners, event producers and organizations on the value of inclusivity in music programming as well as through establishing new equitable music platforms for all.
The Team
Tim Scott
Artist-in-residence at Charlotte Center City Partners and CEO of TiMar Entertainment, connecting the best of Charlotte's local and regional talent to some of the city's most notable events and institutions. Tim also speaks on music education, personal and professional development as well as advancement in professional music both on and off stage.
Sara Colée
Brand strategist. Graphic designer. Illustrator. A Charlotte native, Sara has lived in cities dotted around the globe from London to Sydney to Montreal to San Francisco. Co-creator of CLT Loft Sessions and founder of Constellation Music, Sara is back in the Queen City as a designer and brand strategist and passionate about building more diverse and inclusive platforms across the Carolinas.
Claudio Ortiz
An interdisciplinary creative who’s motivated by the potential impact his art and the art of others has on the community. While blending styles, genres, and influences to catalyze human connection and interactions that may otherwise not happen, he sees the roll of accessible music and art as cornerstones to meaningful societal progress.
Harvey Cummings II
Charlotte native, award winning saxophonist, pianist, songwriter, and producer. Harvey has performed for President Barack Obama, had music featured on Cartoon Network’s "The Boondocks" and commercials for Allen Edmonds. He is a North Carolina Central University graduatewith two degrees in music.
DJ Fannie Mae
“A purveyor of deep, infectious southern sh*t mixed with feel-good energy.” That’s how Fannie Mae describes herself as a DJ. Originally from North Carolina, Fannie has spent her life writing songs, spinning records, and being an advocate for the arts.
Hank Patterson
An entertainment consultant of 6 years at East Coast Entertainment, the largest full-service entertainment agency in the country, booking entertainment and producing custom events coast-to-coast and around the globe.
Michelle Hamilton
Interim President & CEO the Charlotte Symphony, an orchestra bucking the trend in its belief that sharing music should be a right and not a privilege. She has held leadership roles with the Houston Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County and Crisis Assistance Ministry. Michelle splits her weekends between Symphony concerts and Charlotte’s excellent jazz scene.
Braxton Winston
Stagehand, grip and a member of Charlotte’s thriving entertainment sports and television production community. Winston, is also a Charlotte City Councilman, an influential citizen-journalist, producing stories not covered by traditional media outlets and employing new models of citizen engagement.
Alexis Jo Bruce
Music manager, vocal coach and owner of Charlotte Star Room - a boutique music development & corporate video production studio. Alexis takes a very hands-on approach in offering services catered to independent artists, focusing on everything from their musical content to branding and marketing.
David ‘Dae-Lee’ Arrington
GRAMMY Nominated producer, recording artist, creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Hue House. In all he does, Dae is passionate about using his influence and leveraging the power of the Arts to bring diverse people groups together for the greater good.