Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE Invite Chicagoland Musicians to Audition for the 2024 Chicago Made Music Showcase— Grand Prize Winner Receives $10,000

Pictured (center): Jasmine Marthel, 2023 Grand Prize Winner of the Chicago Made Music Showcase (Photo Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events). Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) in collaboration with Next Showcase USA are pleased to announce open auditions for the& 2024 Chicago Made Music Showcase.& Chicago Made is a DCASE-operated program that supports local creatives by connecting Chicagoland aspiring artists with the necessary resources to get started and keep going in the music, film and creative industries. The annual& Chicago Made Music Showcase& invites all Chicagoland musicians to audition for a chance to perform before a panel of industry experts to win networking opportunities, performing opportunities, or even the $10,000 grand prize.& “We want all of& Chicago’s aspiring artists to know that the City has their back,” said& Mayor Brandon Johnson. “Our creatives and our arts community are essential to Chicago being a world-class city, and the Chicago Made initiative is one of the many ways we are investing in our tremendous homegrown talent.” “DCASE is committed to supporting our immensely talented, diverse and innovative creative sector, providing the resources and opportunities to ensure Chicago continues to...