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ChicagoMade Music A&R Auditions

APPLY NOW FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT
 
 
DCASE is excited to invite Chicagoland musicians and bands to apply to perform live for a panel of Artists & Repertoire (A&R) executives from major labels in downtown Chicago on October 22.

In addition to auditioning for the major label executives for a possible recording contract o
ne participant will be selected to perform at Taste of Chicago in 2017.
 
To apply for a FREE audition slot, musicians of all genres are encouraged to submit a two-minute live performance YouTube video. All applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside in the Chicagoland area.

 

A&R Executives Participating

 
Timeline
  • Video Submission Period: August 22 - September 8, 2016
  • Artist Notification: September 23, 2016
  • Auditions: October 22, 2016, 12-4pm


Artist requirements

  • Musicians may perform as a solo artist or as a band
  • All music genres are welcome
  • All performers must be at least 18 years old
  • All performers must be residents of one of the following counties in Illinois:
- Cook County
- DeKalb County
- DuPage County
- Grundy County
- Kane County
- Kendall County
- McHenry County
- Will County
  • All participants must be available Saturday, October 22, 2016, 12-4pm.
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