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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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.
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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.