Change Starts Somewhere

Change Starts Somewhere Block Party is a two-day celebration of community, creativity, and social action held during festival weekend.

The Block Party is free and open to the public—no festival ticket required.

The Change Starts Somewhere Block Party is a key pillar of Somewhere Festival & Conference, a two-day, not-for-profit celebration of music, creativity, and community impact co-presented by Midtopia and Movement Musick. Headliners for this year’s festival include Deadmau5, Suki Waterhouse, Flying Lotus, BigXthaPlug, and Aloe Blacc with 2ŁØT, alongside immersive art installations, genre-defying performances, and thought-provoking conversations.

“The Block Party is about turning values into action,” said Jessie Hartke, CEO of Midtopia. “We’re creating space for people to connect but through a shared purpose—building community, expressing themselves, and getting involved in ways that feel meaningful. This is what Somewhere is all about.”

The Somewhere Conference, also held June 13–14th at Groover Labs and Somewhere Works, offers a full slate of panels and workshops covering mental health, music industry sustainability, and alternative education pathways. This year’s featured speakers include Aloe Blacc, Portia Sabin, John McBride, and leaders from NPR, Billboard, The Phoenix, the Music Business Association, and more.

Somewhere Festival & Conference reimagines what a music festival can be—fusing groundbreaking performances, radical inclusion, and real-world impact in the heart of Downtown Wichita.

  • About Movement Musick

    Movement Musick is dedicated to empowering artists and music industry professionals while driving positive social change – in Wichita and beyond. Music creators and professionals from all walks of life unite with a shared vision: to discover their talents, develop and apply their skills, and advance their community. We provide a platform for emerging talent, offering resources and opportunities to unlock their full potential, while encouraging ongoing innovation in the music industry. Learn more at www.movementmusick.org.

  • About Midtopia

    Midtopia seeks to establish sustainable and equitable opportunities for independent artists and music workers via concepts for contributive partnerships and alternative business models that harness the connected, collaborative power of interdependence. This alternative to current music industry models is based on a philosophy of “do it ourselves” invoking greater cohesion to strengthen and build equity among artists and music workers, regardless of geographical location or current industry status. Like an intricate network of roots beneath a tree, this multidisciplinary collaboration will enhance these concepts giving artists and workers the ability to cultivate more sustainable growth, strengthen independence, fortify community, and propagate truly unique creative identities. Learn more at midtopia.com.

  • About Stand Together Foundation

    Stand Together Foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential through community-driven change. We are building a movement of social entrepreneurs who believe in people, work with individuals closest to the problem, and unite with anyone to do right. Through innovations that inspire Americans to help each other, they are building stronger, safer communities where all people can learn, contribute, and live lives of meaning. Learn more at StandTogetherFoundation.org.