About this Event
THE LAST CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL BEAT FREAQ OF THE YEAR!
We're closing out the year a little differently!
For our December edition, we're throwing the traditional lineup out the window and opening the stage to the community. This is an ALL-OPEN AUX extravaganza. No featured headliners, no traditional performance lineup. Just an opportunity for artists, producers, DJs, and creatives to share what they've been working on.
If you've never been to Beat Freaq, here's what we're about.
Beat Freaq is a producer-forward, community-centered gathering celebrating independent music, hip-hop culture, creativity, and the people who make it happen. We bring together producers, MCs, DJs, and music lovers for an afternoon of live performances, music discovery, networking, and genuine community connection.
Normally, our events feature curated producer showcases, special guests, interviews, and performances highlighting the incredible talent throughout our community.
But this month, we're making room for EVERYBODY.
HOW THE OPEN AUX WORKS
We're doing things roulette style!
Names will be drawn at random, and when your name is called, you'll have FIVE MINUTES to rock the stage.
Whether you're an MC, producer, DJ, singer, or just somebody who wants to share something creative, this is your opportunity.
There will be no traditional interviews this month. We're keeping things moving with a short introduction and getting straight to the music.
A SPECIAL NOTE:
Self Advocate, Cruz, and the Chalice Brothers will receive extended performance slots. They were scheduled to perform at our previous event but didn't get their opportunity due to time constraints. We're making sure they get their time on stage this month.
WHO SHOULD COME?
• Artists who haven't had an opportunity to perform throughout the year.
• First-time Beat Freaq attendees who want to introduce themselves to the community.
• Producers who want to hear their beats through a professional sound system.
• MCs who want to test out a song or two in front of an audience.
• Singers, DJs, and other creatives looking for a space to share their talents.
• Anybody who appreciates independent music and wants to support the culture.
You don't have to be an established artist. You don't need a featured slot. You just need something you want to share.
THE PHILOSOPHY
At the heart of Beat Freaq is community.
It's about creating spaces where independent artists can connect, collaborate, support one another, and introduce their creativity to the world.
No big I, no little you.
We're all here to contribute something, learn something, and celebrate what we're building together.
Come through, bring your music, bring a friend, and let's close out the year together!
BEAT FREAQ
Saturday, December 5th
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Starlight on 22nd
422 E. 22nd Street, Charlotte, NC
FREE ADMISSION!
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Starlight on 22nd, 422 East 22nd Street, Charlotte, United States
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