Common Dream Entertainment

Live music showcases and artist management in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Building a professional, high-impact live music ecosystem that connects local talent with national opportunities.

What CDENT does

Curated live music showcases across the Kansas City metro
Artist management and long-term career development
Professionalizing the local live music scene with pathways to national exposure

CDENT events run on a proven promotion track record: average $45 tickets with 500 to 1,000 attendees per show. The company plugs directly into the rest of the portfolio, recording and media infrastructure, sync licensing through SUDAMC, content creation, and investment backing from Sound Strike Investments.

Where it is going

CDENT is formalizing roles, partnership agreements, and company structure to scale the Kansas City operation and beyond, with structured partnerships and disciplined execution.

Leadership & key partners

Nicholas Halterman · General Manager, SYKE Studios (recording, podcast, digital media)
Brandon Thomas · Sync licensing artist; placements include Netflix and Gatorade; collaborated with the Grammy Awards office
Derek · Show promoter and comic convention organizer; national talent relationships
King Kihei · Kansas City artist and marketing specialist with national connections
Glen Robinson · "Hood Dude Food Review," content creator and underground rap artist with a strong local fanbase