Many cities will celebrate the longest day of the year with music. A southern Wisconsin city is looking for artists to contribute to its summer solstice festivities.
This is the third year that the City of Beloit is taking part in Make Music Day. This worldwide event takes place in more than 100 countries every year on June 21.
Savannah Schindler, the public relations specialist with Visit Beloit, said most of the musicians come from the Beloit area, which could include nearby towns in Illinois, like Rockton.
“So far, we have 23 shows that are booked,” she said, “30 musicians that are playing, and then 22 venues so far that have already, you know, set times up with everyone. So, we're still counting the numbers. There's still more that will probably trickle through.”
Last year there were 42 shows, 27 musicians and 18 venues.
She said matching musicians with venues will bridge the gap between the two.
“Many of the venues involved, like schools, different parks and offices and other nontraditional spaces,” she explained, “they don't typically host live music, and they may not know how to connect with those musicians on their own, and really at the same time, musicians might not be aware of which venues are available.”
Schindler said last year they offered performances the day before summer solstice, and they may do something similar this year.
Musicians can register until May 28. A list of performances will be available after June 4. Make Music Beloit takes place on June 21.
