Navy Pier is proud to support the development of artists and performing arts professionals this year through the Music Bloom Series. As a cultural hub in the city, Navy Pier provides paid opportunities to over 3,000 artists each year as it expands it’s FREE year-round programming and continues to invest in emerging and established talent across the entire city.

The Music Bloom is a professional development neighborhood music series with panel discussions, performances and networking.

Music Bloom 2024 Schedule

July 20th

4 pm to 6 pm

The.BlkRoom 

August 9th

5:30 pm to 8 pm

Location Hyde Park Arts Center in collaboration with ISPro Academy

August 23rd

Location Marz Brewery in collaboration with LatiNxt Music Festival and Future Rootz 

September 18th

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: People’s Energy Welcome Pavilion, Navy Pier

October 2

Location: Citlalin Art Gallery Theater, in collaboration with Pachanka Music Culture/Jaime Garza  

Nov 16th

Overflow Coffee (original Veejay Records offices) in collaboration with Oad Productions

December

 The Music Bloom Summit - Location and date TBA 

October 2nd!

Our next destination - Citlalin Art Gallery Theater in Pilsen, and we are discussing the Latin music ecosystem in Chicago and how to break into other markets.

Panelists: Mateo Mulcahy, Francisco "Pancho" Garcia, Stephanie Herrera, Robert Salgado, Susan Voelz. Moderator: Jaime Garza

The Music Bloom Summit Recap Video