CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL PREVIEW EVENT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
March 10 ChicagoMade Gospel Music
A&R Auditions at Westpoint Missionary Baptist Church is part of a
series of professional development opportunities offered this year by
Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The 33rd Chicago Gospel Music Festival is June 1–2 at the Chicago Cultural Center + Millennium Park
In anticipation of the upcoming Chicago Gospel Music Festival in June, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to present the ChicagoMade Gospel Music Artists & Repertoire (A&R) Auditions on Saturday, March 10, 6–9 p.m., at the Westpoint Missionary Baptist Church (3566 S. Cottage Grove).
Emerging, Chicago-based gospel music artists will perform live for an
audience including a panel of major and independent music label and
entertainment industry executives.
The ChicagoMade Gospel Music A&R Audition is part of the free 2018 DCASE Professional Development Series
that includes a Fall A&R Audition for all music genres, as well as
workshops, panel discussions, conferences and more. The program aims to
support Chicago’s creative community and directly connect emerging
artists to the City of Chicago’s most visible festivals, events and
cultural programming.
DCASE is now accepting applications from soloists and groups in the
gospel music and contemporary Christian music genres interested in an
audition spot on March 10. Selected artists will earn an opportunity to
perform live for an audience including a panel of major music and
marketing executives. Additionally, participants will be considered for a
set at this year’s
Chicago Gospel Music Festival. The
public is invited to enjoy the FREE performances of the hottest new
music and cheer on their favorite local artists. The application and
guideline information is available at
chicagogospelmusicfestival.us. All artists and bands must submit an application by
Friday, February 16, to be considered. Absolutely no walk-up auditions will be allowed.
Celebrating the music style’s deep Chicago roots with traditional
choirs and contemporary urban gospel music, the 33rd Chicago Gospel
Music Festival features local and national artists on June 1–2 in
Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) and the Chicago Cultural Center
(78 E. Washington St.). For complete details on the free admission
festival, visit
chicagogospelmusicfestival.us, like us on
Facebook at Chicago Gospel Music Festival or follow us on
Twitter and
Instagram @ChicagoDCASE (#ChiGospelMusic).
2018 Professional Development Series
The A&R Auditions performance is part of a series of free
professional development opportunities offered by DCASE this year. A
full schedule of programs and events is available at
cityofchicago.org/dcase or visit this link for
DCASE Professional Opportunities.
Other upcoming music-related events in the series include the Chicago House Music Festival Conference, May 24–25
at the Chicago Cultural Center. Preceding the Chicago House Music
Festival in Millennium Park on Saturday, May 26, the conference will
present workshops and panels related to the artistry, business and
culture of house music, the musical form born in Chicago that has gone
onto revolution dance music internationally. The schedule for the
conference and festival will be announced this spring. For additional
details, visit chicagohousemusicfestival.us.
On June 4, in partnership with Donda’s House, the Chicago Blues Festival will present Bridges to the Blues
at the Chicago Cultural Center. Bridges to the Blues will showcase,
young hip-hop artists performing original blues material for a chance to
perform at the Chicago Blues Festival.
Additionally, a Fall ChicagoMade A&R Audition will be held in Chicago on Saturday, October 27,
and is open to all music genres. Like the Gospel Music A&R
Audition, local artists and bands will get the opportunity to showcase
their work live in front of major label A&R executives. Both solo
artists and bands are invited to apply FREE of charge. All artists and
bands must submit an application to be considered. A committee of
industry professionals will review all submissions based on the criteria
below and will choose artists/bands to fill a very limited number of
audition slots. Registration will begin in September.
The Professional Development Series of opportunities are presented
by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. For complete
details on department opportunities, events and more, visit
cityofchicago.org/dcase, like us on
Facebook at Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events or follow us on
Twitter and
Instagram @ChicagoDCASE (#ChicagoDCASE + #ChicagoMade).
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is
dedicated to enriching Chicago’s artistic vitality and cultural
vibrancy. This includes fostering the development of Chicago’s
non-profit arts sector,
independent working artists and for-profit arts businesses;
providing a framework to guide the City’s future cultural and economic
growth, via the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan; marketing the City’s
cultural assets to a worldwide audience; and presenting high-quality,
free and affordable cultural programs for residents and visitors.
