2021 Bitter Jester Music festival
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This page contains sample/starting text and a selection of images to help you support & promote the 15th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival. Feel free to edit and adjust the words to fit your own messaging (these are merely starting points for your social media, eblasts, newsletters, etc).
Instagram = @bitterjester_musicfestival Facebook = @BitterJesterBattle
Website = www.BitterJesterMusic.org
Hashtags = #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
LOGOS TO DOWNLOAD (incl. black & white versions):
EVENT POSTER:
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2-MIN. EVENT VIDEO:
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A 2-minute audio mashup of sample music from the 2021 season.
DETAILS:
PORT CLINTON CONCERTS:
Friday, August 13 @ 6:15pm
600 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL
Nine musical acts will perform!
Ravinia Brewing Co. will serve craft beer, wine, soft drinks, and water!
Judy’s Pizza will serve pizza and Sweet Home Gelato will serve gelato!
GRAND FINALE CONCERT + FIREWORKS:
Music, Food, Fireworks: SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 @ 3pm
Wolters Field, 1080 Park Ave. West, Highland Park, IL
Eight Finalists compete for the title of "Grand Champion" in a big concert leading up to the City of Highland Park's belated Independence Day Fireworks Show! Judges select two winners who compete in a final playoff for the Title.
BJMF is produced by the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts
a 501(c)(3) based in Highland Park, IL.
2021 Media Sponsors:
CLICK HERE for a complete list of all performers & judges with bios.
AUGUST 6 WINNER:
Right click to save this still congratulating Quick and Painless:
Click here to download a 60-second video of Quick and Painless (COMING SOON).
They are "@quickandpainlessband” on Instagram.
Be sure to mention Q&P + 9 other amazing musical acts will be at the GRAND FINALE CONCERT + FIREWORKS on Sun, Sept. 5 @ 3pm, Wolters Field in Highland Park (Labor Day weekend).
COMING UP THIS WEEK:
Weekly Promo VIDEO (Aug 9-13):
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60-second teaser video featuring all of this week’s competition artists.
Weekly Promo PHOTO (Aug 9-13):
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A still image to promote the performers appearing at Bitter Jester this week.
Click here for complete 8/13/21 event details
Official Friday Lineup (alphabetical order):
• Fightin’ Bob (showcase)
• Ian Jake Robleza
• Linda Therese (showcase)
• Lyra
• Opening Day
• Peter Dankelson Trio (showcase)
• Pretoria
• Quite Frankly the Band
• Vertigo
IG tags for this week’s bands:
@fightinbobband
@ian_jake_robleza
@lindatheresemusic
@lyra.official.page
@openingday_official
@petes.diary @peterdankelson
@pretoriamusic
@quitefranklytheband
@officialvertigo.band
“Triptic” Images for Instagram, elsewhere:
Photo Gallery:
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Example Social Media Text Blurbs:
Music-Focused:
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The 15th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival is the largest professional music competition for up-and-coming bands in the Midwest. Every week, eight musical acts from multiple states perform in Downtown Highland Park in a showcase of incredible talent. #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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Attention music lovers! Did you know that Highland Park has another summer music festival besides Ravinia? The Bitter Jester Music Fest has been taking place for 15 years and is one of the best summer events around... and it's free! Music starts at 6:15 pm, 600 Central Ave. in HP #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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Bitter Jester Music Fest this Friday! Come listen to some great new bands, try some Sweet Home Gelato and Judy’s Pizza and sample a selection of awesome craft beer and wine from Ravinia Brewing Co! More info at BitterJesterMusic.org #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
Food-Focused:
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Do you like gelato? Do you like pizza and beer?? Do you like music??? Check out the Bitter Jester Music Festival in Downtown Highland Park: FRIDAYS July 23 & 30 and Aug 6 & 13 at Port Clinton Square - 6:15 pm. Grand Finale Concert + FIREWORKS on Labor Weekend, Sept. 5 at 3pm at Wolters Field in HP #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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Attention food and music lovers! 15th Annual Bitter Jester Music Fest has craft beer, wine, pizza, gelato and GREAT MUSIC on Fridays this summer! Stop by Port Clinton Square in Downtown Highland Park and listen to 35 musical acts from five states! Eat, drink, listen to music, and be merry! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
Pride-Focused:
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Get stoked! [YOUR COMPANY] is proud to be supporting the Bitter Jester Music Fest! Join the fun this Friday night, 6:15 pm @ Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave. in downtown Highland Park. We’ll be there, will you? #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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We're proud to be supporting the BITTER JESTER MUSIC FESTIVAL this summer, helping to bring you a fun-filled night of live music in beautiful downtown HP. FAMILY FRIENDLY and FREE! Check it out Fridays (7/23, 7/30, 8/6, and 8/13) at 6:15 pm - Port Clinton between First & Second Streets. #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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If the RETURN TO LIVE MUSIC wasn't enough to get you out on a Friday night, how about some great craft beer, delicious pizza, and a gelato? Proceeds benefit Highland Park's Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit charity that produces the Bitter Jester Music Fest. #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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[YOUR COMPANY] is supporting a summer of LIVE(!) entertainment in Highland Park. Two dozen bands compete for cash and other prizes every Friday night - some of the best music you’ll hear this year, we guarantee. Hope to see you on Friday at 6:15 pm at Port Clinton Square in downtown HP! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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Please join [YOUR COMPANY] and come out on Friday night with some friends. Enjoy a return to normalcy and listen to incredible live music from over half a dozen bands. Support these wonderful local musicians as they perform at the annual Bitter Jester Music Festival extravaganza! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
Affordable-Focused:
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If you’ve never been to the Bitter Jester Music Fest in downtown Highland Park, you’ve been missing out on a night packed with outstanding live music and family friendly fun. AND IT'S FREE! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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If you've never stopped by the Bitter Jester Music Festival, year 15 is the year to start. All the concerts are free and so is the parking. Plus, there'll be free Gelato samples passed out and great beer and pizza available for sale. See you at Port Clinton at 6:15 pm this Fri. night! [YOUR COMPANY] is going to be there - will you? #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
General:
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It's Friday in Highland Park! That means a great night of live music, great craft beer and wine, plus lots of fun at the 15th annual Bitter Jester Music Fest! We'll see you at Port Clinton Square tonight at 6:15 #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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120 musicians from 35 bands representing 5 states will be performing in the 15th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival this summer - don't want miss it! Port Clinton Square in HP, Fridays at 6:15pm. Grand Finale Concert + FIREWORKS on Sun, Sept. 5 at Wolters Field #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals
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Join us at Port Clinton at 6:15 pm Friday night to hear some awesome "rising star" bands from all across the Midwest (IL, IN, MI, WI, and MO). [YOUR COMPANY] is a proud supporter of the Bitter Jester Music Festival. #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals