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160 musicians, 90 cities, 40 bands, 40 judges, 9 states!

TAG LINE: Discover your next favorite band!

Instagram = @bitterjester_musicfestival     Facebook = @BitterJesterBattle

Website = www.BitterJesterMusic.org

Record = bit.ly/bjmf-vinyl-01

Hashtags = #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals

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Night One (6/2):

Opening Artist: @girl_club_band (IL)

Showcase Artists: @rottingking_band (IL), @palacekatmusic (IN), @geology_club (WI)

Competition Artists: @misplacedreligion (MO), @kayzoneband (IL), @greenttea.tempos (IL), @fightinbobband (WI), @davidshousetheband (IL), @corduroyilofficial (IL) with guest drummer @mxbrdsly (WI)

Night Three (6/9):

Opening Artist: @madelineodellmusic (IL)

Showcase Artists: @pollyonthewall (IL), @liliana_pulido263 (IL), @thedenniesband (IL)

Competition Artists: @mynameis.rae (IL), @livingroom_band (IL), @lindatheresemusic (IL), @johncurry758 (IL/IA), @frontegaband (IL), @beekman_the_band (MO)

Night Two (6/3):

Opening Artist: @claire_.mckenna (WI)

Showcase Artists: @venganza__band (WI), @nyxtheband (MA), @northgroveband (IL)

Competition Artists: @zoeimperium_music (TN) with guest drummer @annav.drums (IL), @ur_mom_music (IL), @scorchedwaves (WI), @losrotundos (IL), @heataboveband (MI), @eastofvilas (WI)

Night Four (6/10):

Opening Artist: @christinec.official (IL)

Showcase Artists: @lofikillers (WI), @flannel.folk (WI), @bigduneavenue (IN)

Competition Artists: @sorrymachine_ (WI), @pumpkinmilkmusic (IL), @lakedriveband (WI), @jacksonwagner927 (IA), @freejoelband (IN), @exit122_band (IL)

2023 PRELIMINARY CONCERTS DETAILS:

Friday Concerts Begin at 5:45pm

June 2, 3, 9, 10 = Port Clinton Square 600 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL

Ten musical acts will perform each night!

Drinks, Food, and Coffee will be served!

2023 GRAND FINALE CONCERT DETAILS:

Music & Food - Part of the “Taste of Highland Park” Weekend:

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 @ 12:00 pm
The Lot, 523 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL

On June 25, Eight Finalists compete for the title of "Grand Champion" in a big concert that is part of the Taste of HP at The Lot! Judges select two winners who then go head to head in a final playoff battle for a $2,000 cash prize and the title of “Grand Champion.”

BJMF is produced by the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts
a 501(c)(3) based in Highland Park, IL.

2023 Media Partner: Elevator-a-Go-Go

(providing a $15,000 media package to one lucky Finalist)

2023 Grand Finale Title Sponsor: First Bank of Highland Park

Generously donating all prize monies for the winners!

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Music-Focused:
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The 17th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival is the largest professional music competition for up-and-coming bands in the Midwest. Every week, ten 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 17 years and is one of the best summer events around... and it's free! Music starts at 5:45 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 Weekend! Come discover your next favorite new bands, try some Judy’s Pizza, and sample a selection of awesome craft beer and wine from Ravinia Brewing Co, too! 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 pizza and beer? Do you like music?? Check out the Bitter Jester Music Festival in Downtown Highland Park Fridays & Saturdays: June 2, 3, 9, & 10 at Port Clinton Square - 5:45 pm. Grand Finale Concert is on Sun, June 25 at Noon at The Lot and is part of the Taste of Highland Park weekend! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals

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Attention food and music lovers! 17th Annual Bitter Jester Music Fest has craft beer, wine, pizza, coffee and GREAT MUSIC on Fridays & Saturdays this summer! Stop by Port Clinton Square in Downtown Highland Park and listen to 40 musical acts from nine 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 weekend, 5:45 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 FEST 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 & Saturdays (6/2, 6/3, 6/9, and 6/10) at 5:45 pm - Port Clinton between First & Second Streets. #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals

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If LIVE MUSIC wasn't enough to get you out on a Friday or Saturday night, how about some great beer & wine and delicious pizza? 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 MUSIC in Highland Park. Two dozen bands compete for cash and other prizes Friday and Saturday nights - some of the best music you’ll hear this year, we guarantee. Come out to Bitter Jester and discover your next favorite new band or solo artist! Hope to see you this weekend at 5:45 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 and Saturday nights with some friends. Enjoy some incredible live music from dozens of bands from across the Midwest. Support these wonderful regional 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 17 is the year to start. All the CONCERTS ARE FREE and so is the parking. Plus, there'll be great beer and pizza available for sale. See you at Port Clinton at 5:45 pm on Fri. / Sat. nights!  [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 the weekend in Highland Park! That means evenings filled with live music, great craft beer and wine, plus lots of fun at the 17th annual Bitter Jester Music Fest! We'll see you at Port Clinton Square tonight at 5:45! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals

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160 musicians from 40 bands representing nine states will be performing in the 17th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival this summer - don't want miss it! Port Clinton Square in HP, Fridays at 5:45pm. Then, on June 25, a big Grand Finale Concert will take place at The Lot, capping off the 2023 Taste of Highland Park weekend! #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals

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Join us at Port Clinton at 5:45 pm Friday and Saturday nights to hear some awesome future headliners from all across the Midwest. [YOUR COMPANY] is a proud supporter of the Bitter Jester Music Festival. #bitterjestermusicfestival #downtownhighlandpark #letsgolakecounty #visitlakecounty #chicagonorthshoremoms #supportlocalmusic #localmusic #localmusicians #chicagomusicfest #chicagomusicfestival #chicagomusicfestivals