The Chosen Family Project: Centering LGBTQ+ Love Through Sound and Story
- C. Aigner Ellis
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
🧠 The Mission
The Chosen Family Project is more than an advocacy organization — it's a movement to protect and celebrate LGBTQ+ family structures across identities, backgrounds, and generations. In a time when queer and trans families face increasing legislative and cultural attacks, the Project’s in-person events serve as both healing space and public testimony.
For one of their cornerstone gatherings in Palm Springs, The Chosen Family Project enlisted Icon City Entertainment to provide A/V and production support — ensuring that the event sounded as powerful as its message.
🎯 Event Objectives
Amplify LGBTQ+ joy and resilience through seamless event execution.
Ensure access and clarity for speakers, performers, and storytellers.
Support an environment of safety and affirmation for intergenerational LGBTQ+ chosen families.
🛠 Icon City’s Role
Audio Engineering: Provided mics, mixing, and speaker calibration for panel discussions, performances, and community tributes.
Event Coordination: Supported run-of-show logistics in coordination with event organizers.
Cultural Sensitivity: Delivered production in a way that upheld the emotional tone and safety of the space.
📊 Outcomes & Highlights
Flawless audio execution supporting a wide range of speakers and performers
Positive feedback from elders, youth, and allies in attendance
Strengthened trust for future collaborations in Palm Springs and beyond
💡 Why It Matters
This partnership reflects our belief that:
“Protecting the sound is part of protecting the space.”
In a movement focused on belonging, survival, and joy, it’s not just about being heard — it’s about how we are heard. Icon City provided the technical foundation to ensure every chosen family voice rang out with clarity and care.
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