Road to the Stage: SUMMER614 Artist Showcase

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Forum Columbus | Columbus, OH

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Live artists compete for a shot at the SUMMER614 stage. Come support rising talent as 4 winners are selected to open the show.
About this Event

The road to SUMMER614 starts here.

We’re giving artists a real opportunity — not a “perform for exposure” situation — but a direct pipeline to one of the biggest stages in the city.

Join us for the SUMMER614 Artist Showcase, where emerging talent will take the stage LIVE and compete for a chance to open up SUMMER614 2026 at Columbus Commons.


📍 Location: The Forum Columbus
📅 Date: Thursday, April 23rd
🎤 Live Performances + Crowd Energy + Real Opportunity



🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT

A high-energy night featuring a curated lineup of artists performing live in front of:

  • Industry judges
  • Event producers
  • A live audience that actually has a voice

This isn’t just a showcase — this is a selection process.



🏆 HOW WINNERS ARE SELECTED

Artists will be judged based on:

  • Stage presence
  • Performance quality
  • Crowd engagement
  • Overall artist potential

Final results will be determined by a combination of:

✔ Judges’ scores
✔ Audience participation / crowd reaction



🚀 WHAT WINNERS RECEIVE

4 selected artists will:

  • Open up SUMMER614 2026
  • Perform in front of thousands at Columbus Commons
  • Gain exposure through SUMMER614 marketing + promotion
  • Be part of a major city-wide cultural event



🎤 FOR ARTISTS

If you’re performing, this is your moment to:

  • Build your fanbase
  • Prove your live show
  • Earn a real stage opportunity

No shortcuts. No favors. Just performance.



🎟 FOR ATTENDEES

Come experience:

  • Live music from rising talent
  • A competitive, high-energy atmosphere
  • A chance to help decide who hits the big stage

Your voice matters — the crowd helps pick the winners.



🌆 POWERED BY CULTURE

Presented by SUMMER614 and Music Is Therapy 614, this showcase is about creating real opportunities, building platforms, and pushing the culture forward.

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Where is it happening?

The Forum Columbus, 144 N. Wall St., Columbus, United States

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