Red Bull Sound Select brings some heavy names for their "30 Days In Chicago."
Red Bull has successfully managed to expand their brand from an energy drink into music, film, arts and culture. Their Red Bull Sound Select showcases have expanded into a bunch of different cities and provides intimate and affordable experiences. Now they've announced they will be debuting their "Red Bull Sound Select Presents: 30 Days in Chicago" with a new concert everyday of the month.
Their line-up this year includes some pretty solid names attached to it. They will be kicking off the first night of the festival with Young Thug and two days later, will have Kehlani and Kodie Shane and the day after that Tee Grizzley will be performing for Fake Shore Drive's 10th anniversary. The line-up continues to be just as enticing throughout the whole month. Included in the line up is Khalid, Smino, Syd, 6lack and Daniel Caesar among many others. Red Bull Sound Select has gotten Migos and Lil Yachty to close out the festival on November 30th. While the line-up already seems stacked, they will be announcing more performers in the coming weeks. So far the only two dates without shows are Nov. 13, which will be announced, and Thanksgiving on the 23rd.
The whole month of November will be lit in Chicago, they've curated an excellent blend of electronic, hip hop, indie rock and everything in between. Red Bull Sound Select is a platform to highlight up-and-coming talent. On their website, it says that 30 Days In Chicago is a month-long festival in artist discovery "celebrating Chicago and the music scene that makes it happen."
Tickets for their upcoming showcase will be available through signing up for Red Bull Sound Select which is free, however each show will be priced for $15 or less before taxes and fees.
They've also announced that they will be hosting a "3 Days in Philly" similar to their Chicago showcases. The festival will include some of the same performers that'll be playing in Chicago such as Noname, Syd and Ravyn Lenae.
Check out the dates and trailer below:
11/01 Metro
Young Thug
11/02 Metro
Whitney
NE-HI
Mt. Joy
11/03 Riviera Theater
Kehlani
Kodie Shane
Blaise Moore
11/04 Portage Theater
Fake Shore Drive 10th Anniversary - A special event celebrating 10 years of Fake Shore Drive featuring:
Tee Grizzley...AND FRIENDS OF FAKE SHORE DRIVE!!
11/05 House of Vans
Discogs Presents: Crate Diggers Chicago - Local record vendors, collectors looking for rare finds or newly minted vinyl and fans seeking to build their collections join up in a festival-like atmosphere, with food, drinks, local DJs spinning records and live performances from:
Polica
Ohmme
11/06 The Annex
Music + Photography Master Class
As long as people have been taking pictures, they've turned their lenses toward music. At this masterclass, culture photographers will share stories of how they found their voice and vision and rose to prominence in their profession. The conversation, including advice on how aspiring photographers can unlock their creative potential and push the limits of their art will lead into a live demo, where the photographers will provide hands-on experience to share their craft.
*Invite only event
11/07 Lincoln Hall
Mitski
Miya Folick
Hazel English
11/08 Metro
Syd
Charlotte Day Wilson
Bailey Wiley
11/09 Thalia Hall
Kali Uchis
Twelve'len
Elley Duhé
11/10 Metro
Ibeyi
TheMIND
Koda
11/11 Thalia Hall
6lack
Tobi Lou
Emi
11/12 Schuba's
Sabrina Claudio
Kiya Lacey
Amanda Delara
11/13 Event To Be Announced
11/14 Subterranean
Jorja Smith
Dizzy Fae
Snoh Aalegra
11/15 Empty Bottle
The 30 Days show featuring Parquet Courts and Meat Wave will be part of the legendary institutions' year-long 25th Anniversary special programming.
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