A seasoned sound engineer, producer, and talent buyer — Brett Orrison began his musical journey in New Orleans before moving to Austin in 2006. He has toured with artists including Jack White, Widespread Panic, The Black Angels, Leon Bridges and more. As a producer and studio engineer, he holds over 226 album credits and 17 IMDb credits as a film composer and mixer, and has contributed to projects for PBS, Showtime, and Discovery Channel. He has spent decades as a talent buyer, curating shows and festivals rooted in blues, zydeco, brass bands, and jazz, including over a decade booking his family's venue, The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint. As the founder of Spaceflight Records, he brings a well-rounded perspective across multiple sides of the music industry.

An award-winning documentary filmmaker with 26 IMDb credits. Sam's films include No No: A Dockumentary, Honky Tonk Heaven, and Faders Up, which won the Audience Award for Best Music Film at SXSW 2024. His work has premiered at Sundance, SXSW, Hot Docs, and IDFA, and aired on PBS and Showtime. Co-founder of Blue Suitcase and founder of Spaceflight Television.

A creative professional and community leader based in the Austin area. As Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for the Pflugerville Public Library, she develops inclusive workforce and small business programs. She also contributes to public radio as a writer for KUT and the Texas Standard, and volunteers with Future Front Texas.

Founder of Nine Mile Records, an independent label championing artist-first values. With over 20 years in the industry, Rick is also the talent buyer for Radio East and leads retail marketing and distribution for Spaceflight Records.

A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer with over 20 years in rock, metal, and electronic music. As bassist and synth player for The Sword, he helped define the band's sound. He also leads Galactic Protector, his cinematic synth-driven solo project, and serves as President of Music on Main in Taylor, TX.

A third-year Public Relations major at the University of Texas at Austin. Monica facilitates content creation, newsletter releases, and event coverage for Spaceflight Records. Her top priority is supporting local artists so they can reach the stars.

An Austin-based entrepreneur and creative-ecosystem builder. Founder of Mosaic Sound Collective, a multi-discipline music campus in East Austin offering studios, video production, coworking, and education. Also founder of Mosaic Wine Group.

A senior at UT Austin specializing in Media and Entertainment Industries. Claire founded Slipfast Magazine, an Austin-based digital music publication focused on concert coverage and music discovery. She also supports local Austin bands in booking and management.

An Austin-based musician and sound engineer. Owner of Drifter Sound, LTD, providing live sound and production at venues including Pappy and Harriet's, Stay Gold, Antone's, and the 13th Floor. As a guitarist and pedal steel player, Luke has toured internationally with Spindrift.