Creative Chicago - Music

10/12/2021

Join us on 10/28 rooting on some local talent!

🚨THE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IS 28 DAYS AWAY!🚨 Our October 28th, 4th anniversary show is going to be one for the books because there were SO MANY amazing artists we witnessed this past weekend. While we decide which participants will be chosen for this showcase, which will be announced soon, we invite YOU to go ahead and register for this FREE ( yes, we said FREE) and historical event.
🟡7pm CST/8pm EST
🔴Must be 21 and older to attend.
🔵Download our app 📲through google play or the App Store to register
⚪️Proof of vaccination💉 OR a negative covid test 🗂taken 48 hours prior to the event is necessary for entry
🟢Don’t forget, mask up😷😷😷

Hosted By:
Kyle Santillian @radiokingkyle
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Panelist:
Juan Teague
@juanbteague Owner @juanandonlyevents
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Esther Calloway
@ecallowaydfw Sofar Sounds Artist Booking Ops Manager for Central North America

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Terry Hunter
@djterryhunter Grammy Nominated Dj and producer
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Sigma Chris
@sigmachris Event Curator

#NextShowcase #NextShowcaseUSA #ChicagoAuditions #Music #Artist #ChicagoArtist #Talent #Singer #Rapper #MC #Poet #Musician #LiveMusic #artistshowcase #IndieArtist #NewArtist #hiphop #rnb #gospel #neosoul #classicalmusic #MarkHubbardNetwork #AyersManagementCo @markhubbard1015 @reggieay @theslw06 #do312chicago #yearofchicagomusic

09/15/2021

BIG opportunity for local music artists from DCASE & Next Showcase USA!

08/25/2021

Protect Chicago Music Series: Chosen Few DJs

Protect Chicago Music Series: Chosen Few DJs

Protect Chicago Music Series: Chosen Few DJs

08/01/2021

Music in the Key of Chicago- great performances throughout the whole set at #Lollapalooza2021 #YearofChicagoMusic #bandwithchicago

Music in the Key of Chicago- great performances throughout the whole set at #Lollapalooza2021 #YearofChicagoMusic #bandwithchicago

08/01/2021

Commissioner Kelly speaking to the performers and organizers backstage after their set at #Lollapalooza. Music In The Key of Chicago – In support of Chicago’s diverse and legendary music industry, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and #BandWithChicago teamed up to bring the local music scene to the Lollapalooza stage. These specially-curated performances from Chicago students, artists, and played on the Bud Light Seltzer stage. Learn more about the programs at chicago.gov/music + yearofchicagomusic.org + bandwithchicago.net. #YearofChicagoMusic

Commissioner Kelly speaking to the performers and organizers backstage after their set at #Lollapalooza. Music In The Key of Chicago – In support of Chicago’s diverse and legendary music industry, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and #BandWithChicago teamed up to bring the local music scene to the Lollapalooza stage. These specially-curated performances from Chicago students, artists, and played on the Bud Light Seltzer stage. Learn more about the programs at chicago.gov/music + yearofchicagomusic.org + bandwithchicago.net. #YearofChicagoMusic

08/01/2021

Soundcheck! We're at the #Lollapalooza #BudlightSeltzer Stage with special Music In The Key of Chicago performances! Starting at 12:30! #YearofChicagoMusic

07/26/2021

Chosen Few Djs are coming to House City and the Protect Chicago Music Series!
August 28th for 18 and over Chi residents who are fully vaccinated by August 14th.
Register at the link below!
https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/surveys/?s=TT98LFWPJT

Chosen Few Djs are coming to House City and the Protect Chicago Music Series!
August 28th for 18 and over Chi residents who are fully vaccinated by August 14th.
Register at the link below!
https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/surveys/?s=TT98LFWPJT

05/18/2021

Arts77 Info Session: Chicago Presents/Chicago Band Roster/Chicago In Tune

Arts77 Info Session: Chicago Presents/Chicago Band Roster/Chicago In Tune

Info Session on Arts77 programs related to the Year of Chicago Music: Chicago In Tune, Chicago Presents and Chicago Band Roster

04/20/2021

Big. News.
Alongside Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District, we're excited to announce Arts 77 - an unprecedented, $60 million cultural initiative supporting artists and organizations throughout all 77 community areas including:
🔴The 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, responding to the needs of individual communities
🟠The 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, listing over 200 local musicians at the service of cultural presenters
🟣𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, providing new collaborations at neighborhood cultural centers
🟡The 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 grant program, getting art (safely) out into the streets all season long
...and much more!
Visit Chicago.gov/Arts77 for details and info on upcoming Arts 77 webinars for the cultural community.
#DCASEgrants #YearofChicagoMusic
“Chicago’s arts sector has been decimated by the global pandemic. We have assembled an unprecedented array of resources to bolster our vital arts sector, and today's announcement is the first of several to follow,” said DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly. “These new programs will strengthen the arts and culture landscape, support the City’s reopening, and advance Chicago’s economic recovery. DCASE will lead these comprehensive citywide efforts as we animate our neighborhoods with cultural life and position the arts as central to Chicago’s future.”

03/09/2021

New funding opportunity!

NEW funding opportunity for providing professional development!
The Professional Development Providers Program will award grants ranging from $1,500-$10,000 to present programs focused on artist development or organizational operations.
👉🏾 https://bit.ly/38pYi58
Applications are due April 2nd.
Share the news and tag those you think might be interested!
#DCASEgrants

02/13/2021

Chicago and Drill Music Go Hand in Hand, But There’s More to the Story

Chicago and Drill Music Go Hand in Hand, But There’s More to the Story

Courtesy of Getty ImagesAdvertisementChicago and Drill Music Go Hand in Hand, But There’s More to the StoryThe city's multifaceted music scene has roots in blues, gospel and spoken wordBy Billboard Staff2/11/2021Copied to clipboardClick to copyArtists MentionedCalboyChance the RapperChief KeefJami...

01/12/2021

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Calling all music venues...

Join this Thursday's webinar for a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program.

12/20/2020

New ‘Black Girls Carol’ Group Spreads Holiday Cheer On The South Side

New ‘Black Girls Carol’ Group Spreads Holiday Cheer On The South Side

In a year filled with loss and devastation, a group of Black women are coming together to spread holiday cheer in their neighborhoods.

11/24/2020

CIVL - Chicago Independent Venue League

Episode one of CIVLization kicks off at 8pm CT on Black Friday, November 27th! Featuring performances by @Dos Santos, @ÉSSO, @Beats y Bateria and @Half Gringa, all filmed by the @Audiotree production crew. Tune in at CIVLchicago.com/CIVLization 🌎 #beCIVL #YearofChicagoMusic #saveourstages

10/05/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

The Performing Arts Venue Relief Program will distribute $10,000 grants for up to 120 for-profit and nonprofit performing arts venues to cover lost revenue due to COVID-19.
Grants will be distributed via a lottery system. The application deadline is October 23 at 5pm Central Standard Time.
For more info, please visit http://chicago.gov/artsvenuerelief.

07/29/2020

Lollapalooza

The Official #Lolla2020 Schedule is out now! Set your reminder on YouTube and tune in starting tomorrow at 5pm CT: https://lollapalooza.tbits.me/trk/dY3F

07/11/2020

Why Jeff Tweedy Is Calling for Reparations in the Music Industry

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy shares his call to action regarding the music industry in a recent Rolling Stone article. Your thoughts?

“American culture is Black culture,” says the Wilco frontman. “It is real and it is true that [royalty theft] is an unaddressed crime.”

05/29/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

LAST Sunday Arts Takeover and it's gonna be a big one!
We continue to support #ArtsForIllinois and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund alongside Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker and First Ladies MK Pritzker and Amy Eshleman – providing financial assistance to artists, artisans and cultural organizations impacted by #COVID19. Join us this Sunday, May 31 when local artists take over @ChicagosMayor for Instagram Live performances to raise support for artists and organizations in Chicago and throughout the state. Please donate at www.artsforillinois.org.

05/15/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Juicebox: Cielito Lindo Family Folk Music
www.CielitoLindo.co

05/09/2020

What Will Chicago’s Music Scene Look Like After Coronavirus?

What Will Chicago’s Music Scene Look Like After Coronavirus?

We talked to venue owners, label heads and more about life after lockdown

04/30/2020

Imagine a quarantine without music, tv, stories, and art. Let's not leave our creatives behind in this critical time. #artsforillinois needs to raise an additional $65,000 in grassroots donations by May 4th. Donate here to help artists in need: https://bit.ly/ILArtsRelief

04/08/2020

Local Guitarists Make Good Use of Downtime

#YearofChicagoMusic can't be stopped!

2020 was supposed to be the Year of Chicago Music. Now, the vast and vibrant local music scene lies dormant. We check in on a Chicago family that can play guitars – and make them too.

04/04/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

We're excited to support #ArtsForIllinois and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund alongside Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker and First Ladies MK Pritzker and Amy Eshleman – providing financial assistance to artists, artisans and cultural organizations impacted by #COVID19.
Join us on Sunday, April 5 when local artists take over the Mayor's Instagram (@chicagosmayor) for live at-home performances benefiting the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund – including Third Coast Percussion (10am), Jamila Woods (Noon) and Steve "Silk" Hurley (5pm).
And don’t forget to visit www.artsforillinois.org to donate, explore and share!

04/03/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

So exciting!
DCASE is partnering with Do312 to highlight local music venues and musicians that are now sharing "Music in the Key of Chicago" on virtual platforms.
Are you hosting a virtual concert or music-related event? We'd love to list it here! Email a link to your event details to [email protected] and please be sure to include any artwork! #YearofChicagoMusic

03/26/2020

The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Gives the Music Industry a Fighting Chance

Very cool.
"Under the final $2 trillion relief package, self-employed musicians, songwriters, and music support crew who make under $100,000 annually are eligible to apply for relief grants and loans."
#YearofChicagoMusic

Thanks to music advocacy groups, relief package passed by the U.S. Senate will apply to songwriters, sound engineers, independent recording artists, and more

03/25/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

DCASE understands the enormous economic impact the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) outbreak is having on our local arts community. The City of Chicago is aggressively exploring financial supports for this sector, and we will be in touch with those details very soon. In the meantime, please visit our Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) website for a new list of COVID-19 Arts Community Resources - a partial list of the many local and national efforts to support our artists and arts organizations.
👉https://bit.ly/3al1i1s

On behalf of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly, thank you again for your steadfastness, professionalism and inventiveness during this challenging time. For more information on COVID-19, please visit the City's website at www.cityofchicago.org/coronavirus. This site is updated several times daily by the Department of Public Health, led by Commissioner Allison Arwady, and will continue to be enhanced as we learn more about this challenge.

03/25/2020

ChicagoMusician.org

Gigs, grants, teaching opportunities and more at www.chicagomusician.org.

Useful Information For Chicago Musicians

03/19/2020

Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

A great initiative via Chicago Blues Revival!
"Given the hard times that we’re in, we need blues music now more than ever. As fans, we can listen to the music while we make sure that musicians can pay their bills – even when we’re not out in the clubs."

03/16/2020

This being the #YearofChicagoMusic we'd like to give a quick shout to our friends at #312Soul... An Unfinished Retrospective of Chicago’s Black Music History!
Take a looksee at https://www.312soul.com/

02/04/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

ChicagoMade Gospel Music A&R Auditions application is due next week on February 12th!

#ChiGospelMusic singers and groups: You're invited to apply RIGHT NOW to be a part of the annual ChicagoMade Gospel Music A&R Auditions! Perform in from of independent and major music label executives. APPLICATION IS DUE NEXT WEEK February 12th.

01/29/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Tomorrow!
👉 Panel on Music Modernization Act + Networking & Performances
FREE via Next Showcase and Music Managers Forum - US.

01/28/2020

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Two more weeks to apply!
Only solo artist or band LEADER needs to have a proper Chicago address. Other band members can live outside city limits.

Great news!
The Chicago Band Roster application has been extended through February 14th — open to solo musical acts, DJs, bands and music ensembles. Click below for more info.
#2020isYOCM

12/17/2019

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

New artist opportunities below including the NEW Chicago Band Roster Application — As a part of the Year of Chicago Music,DCASE will launch a searchable database of high-quality musical performers that are based in the Chicagoland area. Apply by January 31st!

10/26/2019

Congrats to all our A&R auditionees this year! Was a real strong group. Heading fast into the 2020 Year of Chicago Music! #2020isYOCM

10/25/2019

Chicago Cultural Center

TOMORROW is the big day!
Join us in Claudia Cassidy Theater to cheer on local up-and-coming pop/rock/hip hop and country artists as they showcase for music label executives! FREE!
👉http://bit.ly/2ph9gGL