A week before the opening of The House of Vans Chicago, Vans hosted an exclusive label summit event with record labels from across the country in attendance. I cultivated and negotiated performances for label Closed Sessions artists during the night's entertainment on two floors inside the venue.
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Led artist partnership between artist Kweku Collins and lifestyle brand RVCA. Beginning with producing an intimate performance for RVCA’s summer apparel launch to spearheading Kweku’s acceptance into RVCA’s Artist Network Program - an ongoing program which aims to showcase the talent of accomplished as well as unknown artists who inspire our generation and push the boundaries of creativity and culture.
Una Maes Basement | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Una Maes | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Una Maes | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Una Maes Basement | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Pitched and cultivated opportunity to curate a full stage with artist oddCouple at Summerfest, the largest music festival in the US, on July 4th featuring the best emerging talent from Chicago and Milwaukee. Lineup included: Chicago artists Jamila Woods, Saba, Joey Purp plus oddCouple, WebsterX, and IshDarr from Milwaukee. Press coverage included major Milwaukee outlets, Chicago Tribune, and WGN Radio.
Lakeside Forecast | Summerfest, WI | Photo by Cooper Fox
Lakeside Forecast | Summerfest, WI | Photo by Cooper Fox
Lakeside Forecast | Summerfest, WI | Photo by Cooper Fox
Lakeside Forecast | Summerfest, WI | Photo by Cooper Fox
Pitched and secured a live performance for artist oddCouple during the MLS All-Star Game Concert at Northerly Island in Chicago; performing alongside Grammy nominated band X Ambassadors.
MLS All-Star Game Concert | Chicago, IL | Photo by Matthew Guertler
MLS All-Star Game Concert | Chicago, IL | Photo by Matthew Guertler
MLS All-Star Game Concert | Chicago, IL |
MLS All-Star Game Concert | Chicago, IL | Photo by Matthew Guertler
Cultivated a performance for artist oddCouple at Chance The Rapper's Parade To The Polls Concert in Grant Park prior to the 2016 election. Chance's non-proft, Social Works produced and hosted this event, and later led a march of fans as they went to the polls for early voting
Grant Park | Chicago, IL | Photo by Cooper Fox
Grant Park | Chicago, IL | Photo by Cooper Fox
Grant Park | Chicago, IL | Photo by Cooper Fox
Led artist partnership between Jamila Woods and boutique luxury clothing brand Hero/Black, including a private intimate performance at Hero/Black’s Summer Kick-Off party. Jamila wore Hero/Black’s signature designs during her acoustic set, which later blossomed into a continued relationship where she wore Hero/Black during many of her festival performances, photo shoots, and music videos.
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Virgin Hotels | Chicago, Illinois | Photo by Cooper Fox
Collaborated with the Chicago Bulls to premiere artist oddCouple’s new single during halftime. With 23,000+ fans in attendance, oddCouple was able to reach new fans and kick start a relationship with the Chicago Bulls.
Collaborated with Apple’s Head of Cultural Programming to develop a music production workshop at the Apple Store on Michigan Ave for artist oddCouple during the store’s grand opening. Fans flocked to learn from oddCouple, and the event also featured a Q&A moderated by NiceWork co-manager Eric Montanez.
Apple Store | Chicago, IL | Photo by Cooper Fox
Apple Store | Chicago, IL | Photo by Cooper Fox