The Sparks & Wiry Cries Chicago songSLAM is a unique competition for emerging composer/performer teams to premiere new art song in partnership with Fourth Coast  Ensemble. In the poetry-slam tradition, audience members vote on their favorite performances, and $2,000 in cash prizes are awarded.

Team registration for the Chicago songSLAM is now full and closed — thank you to all who applied! Teams will be announced ASAP!

Click here for detailed event information and competition rules.