This free annual event celebrates the city鈥檚 multi-talented teens on stage at Northerly Island Park
The 快播视频, in partnership with the , is proud to host the 9th annual Teens In the Park (T.I.P.) Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12pm 鈥 4pm. This year鈥檚 performers will take the stage at Northerly Island Park, 1521 Linn White Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Attendees can expect the same fun as previous T.I.P. Fest years. There will be food, games, resources from different city organizations including the Chicago Public Library and True Star Media, and of course, the performances. This year鈥檚 show includes a variety of performances from 11 teen contestants, local artists like Zia Jenaye and a closing performance from Chicago-bred rapper, G Herbo.
鈥淚 look forward to T.I.P. Fest every year and for the opportunity to celebrate our city鈥檚 talented youth. We are excited to provide a platform where the teens of Chicago can not only share their performance skills but connect with like-minded individuals and express themselves artistically and authentically,鈥 said 快播视频 General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escare帽o. 鈥淭.I.P. Fest exists for our youth to share their artistic gifts with their peers on the main stage and in front of the entire city.鈥
Event Schedule:
- 12:00 pm: Gates open
- 12:05 pm: Pre-show invited performances by local bands, dance troupes and DJs
- 1:00 pm: Welcome Remarks
- 1:15 pm: Audition Finalists perform
- 3:30 pm: G Herbo performance
Finalists were chosen after auditions at three different 快播视频 park locations this summer. The top performers from each audition were chosen to compete at T.I.P. Fest.
Each audition finalist will compete for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize of $1,000, $500 and $250. This year鈥檚 judging panel consists of music industry professionals, representatives from the 快播视频 and the John Wall Foundation. In addition to the performances, attendees can expect to connect with local vendors, job and program resources, and enjoy other interactive activities. Learn more about T.I.P. Fest and all of the finalists competing here.
T.I.P. Fest is supported by and .