Nicole has been a judge since 2024
Nicole Muto-Graves
Bitter Jester Music Festival Judge
Nicole Muto-Graves has worked in the music industry for nearly a decade since her graduation from Trinity College in Hartford, CT.
In 2016, she and two colleagues started ArcArtists, a licensed independent music booking agency committed to the creative and professional development of its artists. They currently represent artists including Alex Cuba, Stephane Wrembel, TAE & The Neighborly and more.
Nicole is the programming coordinator for Constellation and Hungry Brain in Chicago, and is also on the production team for Pitchfork Music Festival.
She has additional experience working in production and ticketing for other large scale events including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Coachella Music Festival, Panorama Music Festival, and more.
Nicole is a singer-songwriter and performs under her name and with the band loveseat.
This is her first time at the Bitter Jester Music Fest and she is so excited to hear all of the fantastic bands and solo artists that will be taking the stage!
