2017 Miller Lite Beer Garden at Navy Pier

Chicago's Miller Lite Beer Garden at Navy Pier has slots for up to 20 Sonicbids bands to play for the summer 2017 season. Selected acts are compensated.

Located on the East End of Chicago's Navy Pier, The Miller Lite Beer Garden is a seasonal, outdoor destination spot which hosts thousands of visitors each month. It features live music Wednesdays through Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day as well as fireworks displays Wednesdays and Saturdays during the summer.

Navy Pier is a not-for-profit originally opened as a shipping and recreational facility in 1916. Located on Lake Michigan, it has served many purposes throughout its rich history and currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities. It is the top leisure destination in the Midwest, drawing nearly nine million visitors annually.

Past Performers Include:

Voo Davis, Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress, Whiskey Shivers, American Grizzly

• Chicago artists are encouraged to submit
• Touring acts already coming through the region are welcome
  
• Must be 18+ to perform
• Music must be family-friendly
• Selected artists cannot play a show on Navy Pier 30 days
  prior to their performance date in the Miller Lite Beer Garden
• Selected artists are responsible for travel and lodging

• Alternative
• Americana
• Blues
• Classical
• Country
• Folk
• Jazz
• Pop
• R&B
• Rock
• World

Details:

• Free performance, open to the public
  
• 45-90 minutes sets
• 1 to 3 sets per date
• Outdoor stage
• Sound system and I.A.T.S.E. audio engineer are provided by
  Navy Pier
• Backline is not provided

• Compensation is determined at the time of booking
• May sell merch on site