S6 E158: Getting Out Loud with Festival Creator Jeff Consoletti

On this episode of then Out Loud Queer Creatives Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Consoletti, founder of the Outloud Music Festival in WeHo-West Hollywood, for an insightful conversation about building one of the most exciting Pride experiences in live entertainment.Jeff takes us behind the scenes of the Outloud brand and shares how the festival came to life, from its original vision to the work it takes to create an event that feels bold, inclusive, and unforgettable. We also talk about the challenges of putting together a festival of this scale, including curating the artists who perform and ensuring the space remains safe, welcoming, and celebratory for queer audiences.Beyond the music and logistics, this conversation explores why festivals like Outloud matter, and why Pride continues to hold such deep importance as both a celebration and a statement of visibility, community, and joy. Jeff shares thoughtful insight into what it means to build experiences that uplift queer people and create space for connection through entertainment.It’s a meaningful and inspiring episode about vision, responsibility, and the power of live events to bring people together. Tune in and get Out Loud with Jeff Consoletti.PLUS! We also have new music from:George Redwood, Glass Battles, Katy Day, LA Laura Paris, La'Ron, Oscar Hall, Rita De Los Angeles, Savannah Strand, Stemin feat. Dyan Tai, and Stephen Lind.The Outloud Festival is happening June 5, 6, and 7 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Tickets available HEREhttps://www.tixr.com/groups/outloud/events/outloud-music-festival-in-west-hollywood-173765 ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected] ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://qreview.threadless.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer Hectic @hectictracks on Instagram⚡️