The Champaign Park District is looking for a Youth Theatre Music Director for their upcoming musicals Moana, and The Jungle Book. From the job posting: “Youth Theatre Music Director is responsible for teaching music and music performance for …
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Kurt Bielema releases new album SPACE
Kurt Bielema has released his new album, entitled SPACE. The album is a collection of songs detailing Bielema’s head space in 2020, with themes of loss, family, and existential dread. Featuring a blend of rock, indie, folk, …
The Overture: August 23-29
Get hip to the live music happening this week!
“Illini Anthem” aims to bring diversity to U of I
In a response to a prompt from the University of Illinois Chancellor to bring new traditions to the college, professor Lamont Holden teamed up with local rapper Jarrel Young to create a new fight song, …
CU Symphony Orchestra announces 2021-22 season
The Music Returns is the title of the CU Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 season. The season opens on September 12, with a performance at the I Hotel and Conference Center at 4:30 p.m, playing music from the …
Audiofeed cancels 2021 festival
This year’s Audiofeed Music Festival has been canceled. From the event’s Facebook page: All tickets purchased will be refunded. Top image from Audiofeed’s Facebook page.
The Overture: August 16-22
Sean breaks down what's happening in live music this week.
Canopy Club is reopening for live shows
The Canopy Club in Urbana will be hosting live music and events again starting at the end of August. To celebrate, the venue will be hosting a grand reopening party with musician Manic Focus on …
Finding sound in the silence: Anthony Gravino and High Cross Sound
Sean chats with engineer and producer Anthony Gravino about his recording studio in Urbana.
Immersion Festival announces 2021 return
In a Facebook post on Monday, August 9, Immersion Festival announced that the music and arts festival will be returning on August 28. There will be a series of shows happening in downtown Urbana throughout …