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Chicago Made
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Chicagoland-based musicians and bands are invited 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 one participant will be selected to perform at Taste of Chicago in 2017. The application and audition are FREE.
A&R Executives Participating
Laurel Kittleson – A&R Manager Big Machine Label Group
Tuo Clark – A&R Defjam/Universal Records
Jackie Winkler - A&R Island Records
Timeline
Video Submission Period: August 22 - September 9, 2016
Artist Notification: September 23, 2016
Auditions: October 22, 2016, 12-4pm
FREE Audition Spot Application
Apply Here
To apply for an audition slot, musicians must submit a two-minute live performance YouTube video.
There is no cost to submit an application or to audition for the A&R executives.
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.
***DCASE does not guarantee any outcomes from the auditions. If interested, label executives involved will contact participants directly***
Age: 18—24
Cost: FREE
Type: In Person