$300 CASH PRIZE OPEN MIC!

🎤 $300CASH PRIZE OPEN MIC 🎤

Winner gets $300, a FREE Beat from Louie Lumbardi, and a Feature from Jewelius!

📅 When: Monday, October 13, 2025 | 6PM–10PM

📍 Where: Book Club – 2871 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Rock, Salsa, Neo Soul; whatever type of music you create... ALL Genres are Welcomed!!

There are multiple ticket options available depending on whether you’re competing or supporting:

Talent Ticket: $30.00 USD (Plus taxes and fees)

For artists who want to compete. Includes a 3-minute performance slot and a shot at winning the $300 prize, the Louie Lumbardi beat, and the Jewelius feature.

• Bring 20+ supporters = your slot upgrades to 10 minutes.
• Every additional 10 supporters = +5 minutes.
• Remember: supporters must buy $10 Support Tickets for their attendance to count towards an artist.

Support Entry Ticket: $10.00 USD (Plus taxes and fees)

If you’re coming to cheer on an artist, buy this ticket. You must write the name of the artist you’re supporting as the discount code.

• Support Tickets are what count toward an artist’s score and performance length.
• RSVP entry is free, but free RSVPs don’t help an artist’s score. If you want your vote to count, you must purchase a Support Ticket.
  

General Admission: FREE entry into the event with an RSVP.

• Doesn’t count toward supporting any artist.
  

OPTIONAL ADD-ON Options:

10 Minute Competition Slot (Optional Add-On): $125 (Plus taxes and fees)

• Guaranteed 10-minute slot.
• Includes edited & unedited video footage (no watermarks).
• Priority performance order.

Video Work

• Check the Video & Media section for more details!
  

• Sign up begins at 6:00 PM
• Each competing artist starts with a 3-minute set.
• 20+ supporters = automatic 10-minute set.
• Every additional 10 supporters = additional 5 minutes added to your set.
• Winner will be chosen based on performance, talent and the amount of support brought to the event.
  

• Buying a Talent Ticket does not guarantee a performance slot (slots are limited). The number of supporters a Competiting Artist brings will take priority over other factors.
• There will only be ONE (1) winner. If a group wins; it is up to the members of that group on how they divide the $300 and other prizes amongst themselves.
• Performance times may change. Sign-ups are first come, first served. Priority goes to artists with more supporters.
• The final slots of the night may be assigned by raffle.
• Disruptive behavior by artists or supporters that the artist brings = immediate disqualification and ban from future events. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to anything that may disrespect the host, organizers or other artists and anything that violates any of the rules or codes of conduct of the venue (such as but not limited to smoking inside the venue).
• Must be 18+ years of age to compete
• No refunds under any circumstances.
  

• Professional videographers and photographers will be on site.
• Performance footage is to be utilized by the organizers of this event and the venue to their discretion. Any artists interested can purchase their performance footage without watermarks and repurposed edits.
• If you are interested in purchasing a video package or plan to bring your own videographer, please contact us before purchasing their ticket(s). .
  

• Talent Ticket ($30): 3-minute slot, chance to win $300 + Louie Lumbardi beat + Jewelius feature. Bring supporters to extend your time.
• Support Ticket ($10): Counts toward your favorite artist’s score and performance length. Free RSVPs don’t count toward support.
• 10-Minute Slot Purchase ($125): Guarantees a 10-minute slot along with unedited full videos of your performance from different camera angles without watermarks. Edited videos of your performance. Priority to perform.
• Contact us if you’re performing with a band or bringing your own videographer. [email protected]
• Prices Above Don't account for Taxes and Fees.
  

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

🔥 Jewelius is the one who put up the money to celebrate his track “I’m Rich Bitch” hitting the radio! In case you missed it; you’ll be competing for a $300 cash giveaway, a FREE feature from Jewelius, AND a FREE Beat from Louie Lumbardi!!! Who’s ready to win?

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bookclub Chicago, 2871 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States