ABOUT
“At Dugout Entertainment, we are committed to digging up the hidden gems of the underground music scene. Partnered with local venues throughout the Triangle Area, we provide places for young musicians to practice, perform, and pursue their passion for music.”
Est. 2024 — Chapel Hill, NC
OUR STORY
Founded in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 2024, Dugout Entertainment was born out of a simple mission: to empower young, emerging artists by giving them a real platform to share their music and plug into the local scene. What started in the heart of UNC has quickly expanded across the greater Triangle area, opening up new opportunities for talent to be heard and connected. To highlight artists in their rawest element, we launched our Storage Room Sessions—intimate, recorded live performances designed to showcase an artist's signature sound to the world online. Today, Dugout serves as the vital bridge between musicians and venues, handling bookings and logistical details to curate seamless, high-energy events where artists can shine and audiences can enjoy great local music.
MEET THE TEAM
Adam Castiller
Co-Founder · Director of Talent Buying
He uses his skills in engineering to curate unforgettable events. Adam prioritizes optimizing the overall experience for the artist, audience, and venue when organizing any event.
Kai Mercado
Co-Founder · Director of Production
Being constantly involved with a handful of musical endeavors at a time, Kai is always looking for the next passion project. He uses his musical mind to relate to artists and works with them to produce a product they are stoked about, most notably with his help on Storage Room Sessions.