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The Hometown All-Stars Showcase

Don't miss your chance to show your talent

Are You A Home Town All-Star?

Submit your EPK for an opportunity to be named the 2025 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Hometown All-Star and perform at the 2025 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival on Saturday August 23, 2025. 

All submitting artists must be able to perform at the Hometown All-Stars Showcase on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 6 pm at Nō Studios (1037 West McKinley Avenue – Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53205 and at the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival at 5pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Pabst Theater). 

Additional event information (backline needs, exact performance schedule etc.) will be provided to each of the 5 artists advancing to the Hometown All-Stars Showcase. Complete submissions due by Midnight Friday, May 2, 2025.


Initial submission will be reviewed by representatives from Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, Podcast Town (the production partner for Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage Podcast) and Nō Studios. The field will be narrowed to the top five submissions. 

 

The top five submissions will be invited to perform a 20-minute set in front of an audience and three judges on Friday, May 30, 2025, beginning at 6pm at Nō  Studios in Milwaukee. The winner will be announced on May 30, 2025, after the performances. 

Great Prizes Are Waiting For You!

Showcase Winner Will Receive The Following:

Win title of the 2025 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival "Hometown All-Star".

Paid performance slot to perform at the 2025 Fresh Coast Jazz Festival.

Hometown All-Star Trophy. 

 Promo clips from the   showcase performance.

 Complimentary Festival   pass. ** Two tickets on   performance day for   each member of the   band.

 Interview slot on the   Fresh Coast Jazz   Backstage show.

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Get Tickets For The Annual Festival

VIP Tickets

Enjoy premium reserved seating in the first 7 rows (center section) for one day of the festival. The VIP package includes a free cocktail, access to free appetizers in The Business Council VIP Lounge, and an invitation to a special artist Q&A event. VIP tickets are almost sold our so get your seats now for only $179.50 per person (plus taxes and fees).

Ticket Options

Enjoy all three acts on the day of your choosing in comfortable reserved seats.  Ticket Prices are:

Platinum seats – $129.50 plus taxes and fees

Gold seats – $99.50 plus taxes and fees

Premium seats – $89.50 plus taxes and fees

Standard seats – $69.50 plus taxes and fees

The Pairing

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Enjoy the music of Sade paired with a one-of-a-kind wine tasting. Music provided by Marcya Daneille and the Isiah Jones Trio. This event is going to be a blast! $75 per person (plus taxes and fees).

Fresh Coast Cruise

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Cruise Milwaukee’s beautiful freshwater coastline while enjoying a delicious lunch, a cash bar, and live jazz. $99 per person (plus taxes and fees). This event always sells out early. Only 125 seats are available so book now. 

Showcase Winner Will Share The Stage With

Festival Artists

Gerald Albright
Jeff Lorber Fusion
Four80East
Chris Standring
Kayla Waters
Braxton Brothers

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Home Town All-Stars Showcase 2025

“We are committed to showcasing local talent at the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival and giving those artists a chance to share the stage with some of the best jazz artists in the world”. 


“We are really excited to partner with Podcast Town and Nō Studios in this effort to showcase the best jazz talent in Milwaukee.” - Carl Brown, Founder of the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival.


“Nō Studios is thrilled to partner on this project,” said Lisa Caesar, COO of Nō Studios, “which at once elevates artists and supports community.”


My hope is that the Hometown All-Stars Showcase will serve as a platform to help local artists gain national exposure.” - Elzie D. Flenard III Founder of Podcast Town.

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