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Sonic Spotlight is a music showcase that highlights emerging music in Northern Colorado. Brought to you by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 105.5 The Colorado Sound, and Bohemian Foundation, Sonic Spotlight provides opportunities to musicians looking to level up their craft.
Now in its fourth year, Sonic Spotlight supports fresh sounds from any genre; selected artists and bands will get a chance to work with industry experts, connect with creative peers, receive radio airplay, create a professional music videos, book live shows, and more.
This Fall, Sonic Spotlight selected artists will take over the airwaves on 105.5 The Colorado Sound and 90.5 KCSU FM on Thursday, November 9th for the SONIC ROUND. Three finalists will then move on to create new music videos with a professional production crew. The SPOTLIGHT ROUND will take place on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at Washignton’s in Fort Collins. Finalists will get a chance to debut their music videos and perform live.
A panel of music industry professionals will determine which artists advance, and ultimately, which artist is named winner of Sonic Spotlight.
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Prizes & Opportunities
Grand Prize Package
$500 Music Go Round gift card
Fully produced music video as part of the 53:14 Music Video Experiment 2024
Professional artist / band photoshoot with Jo Babb Creative
50 custom t-shirts printed by Pine Printshop
Finalists
$250 Music Go Round gift card
3 month Music District membership (for finalists 18 and over)
Fully produced music video as part of Sonic Spotlight 2023
All SAles vinyl lister’s choice award
$500 All Sales Vinyl gift card
All 8 Sonic Spotlight artists
$50 Wingshack Gift Card
1-on-1 music industry consultations
Swag packs from Sonic Spotlight partners
Radio airplay on The Colorado Sound and 90.5 FM KCSU
Direct feedback from the judges and review panels (30+ musicians and music industry professionals)