For Artists

CHI Opportunities

Showcases, auditions, open mics, competitions, workshops and networking events.

Showcase

Square Globe Studios Fall Showcase — Artist Slots

Square Globe Studios · Atlanta, GA

Eight performance slots open to emerging artists across all genres.

Date
September 19, 2026
Deadline
September 10, 2026

Eligibility: Independent or unsigned artists, 18+, original material only.

Open Mic

Open Mic Wednesdays

Westside Listening Room · Atlanta, GA

Weekly open mic with a rotating host and live band backing.

Date
September 9, 2026
Deadline
September 8, 2026

Eligibility: Open to all performers; sign-up required.

Workshop

Independent Artist Marketing Workshop

CHI Music Business Academy · Virtual

A two-hour session on release planning and paid social fundamentals.

Date
October 14, 2026
Deadline
October 10, 2026

Eligibility: Open to all artists and artist teams.

Competition

Emerging Songwriter Competition

Southeast Songwriters Alliance · Atlanta, GA

Songwriting competition judged by working writers and publishers.

Date
November 1, 2026
Deadline
October 1, 2026

Eligibility: Original unpublished compositions; one entry per writer.

Contest

CHI Artist Challenge

Our promotional artist competition. Challenges run in seasons — when one is live, entry details, official rules and sponsor information are published here.

Potential Prizes

  • — Studio time
  • — Professional photos
  • — CHI interview
  • — The CHI 5
  • — Performance opportunity
  • — Artist feature
  • — Social media promotion
  • — Industry consultation
  • — EPK support

Eligibility & Entry

Open to independent and emerging artists 18 or older with original material. Entry is free. No purchase is necessary and purchasing anything does not improve an entrant's chance of winning.

Enter via Contact Form

Status

No challenge is currently accepting entries. Join The CHI Insider to be notified when the next season opens, and see past winners here once announced.

Education

CHI Music Business Academy

Workshops and short courses covering publishing, royalties, copyright, branding, marketing, booking and building an independent career.

Publishing & Royalties 101

CHI Industry Desk

September 30, 2026 · Virtual

Free

Building an Independent Release Plan

CHI Music Business Academy

October 21, 2026 · In-person · Atlanta

$45

Artist Branding & Social Strategy

ThatLadyChi

November 12, 2026 · Virtual

$35