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A artist development program for emerging artists (22 and under)
2026-27 applications are live 🎤 apply now 👇

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🎤 FOR YOU BY YOU OPEN MIC

Join us Monday, October 12 at the Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins for an open mic built for local young musicians to connect, experiment, and share what they’ve been working on.

🎶 No cover
🎸 Instruments provided
🫶 All experience levels welcome

Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to meet other people who love music, come be part of the community.

✨ Come learn about Sonic Spotlight! Discover how you can get involved, connect with other emerging musicians, and take your music to the next level.

Find your people | Find your voice | Find your stage

📅 Monday, October 12
⌚️6-8pm
📍 Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins
1825 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 taken in FoCo Cultural Enrichment Center by @sonicspotlightco

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🎤 CALLING ALL EMERGING ARTISTS!

2026–27 Sonic Spotlight applications are LIVE! 🚨

Ready to take your music to the next level?

Sonic Spotlight connects emerging artists in Northern Colorado with industry experts, local music professionals, and opportunities to grow as an artist.

If you’re making music and ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to step into the spotlight.

🎶 Applications are open now!
📅 Submissions close Wednesday, October 28.

👉 Visit SonicSpotlight.org or follow the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
Open to emerging artists ages 22 and under.

📸 Pictured: 2025–26 Sonic Spotlight winner Arkwave by @sonicspotlightco

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17 days ago

🎶 Music Monday is back!

Join us Monday, August 17 from 5–7pm in the newly renovated Spotlight Studio for an evening designed to bring emerging musicians together to hang out, create, learn, and make some noise.

This month, we’ll kick things off with a songwriting workshop, followed by a communal jam session where you can put those ideas into action and connect with other local musicians.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been playing for years, all skill levels are welcome. Instruments are provided, and best of all - it’s FREE!

🤝 Meet and connect with fellow musicians
🎶 All skill levels welcome
🆓 Free + instruments provided

📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 5–7pm
📍 Spotlight Studio at FCMoD

Come find yourself in the mix! 🎚️

#MusicMonday #SpotlightStudio #FCMoD #FortCollinsMusic taken in Fort Collins Museum of Discovery by @sonicspotlightco

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2 months ago

🎉 MEMBERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎉

Join us for our Member Appreciation Party!

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 6–8 PM
🎟️ FREE FOR MEMBERS

We’re excited to welcome special performances from Benji Rittner and Sonic Spotlight finalist Lilly Mae. These talented local artists are sure to make for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and discovery.

Not a Member yet? There’s never been a better time to join. Membership unlocks exclusive events, special perks, and opportunities to connect more deeply with everything happening at the Museum.

Learn more and become a Member today at fcmod.org/membership/

#FCMoD #MemberAppreciation #FortCollins #LiveMusic #SonicSpotlight taken in Fort Collins Museum of Discovery by @sonicspotlightco

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4 months ago

🎉 Member Appreciation Party 🎉

📅 Friday, June 12 | 6–8 PM

Join us for a special evening celebrating our Members and the incredible creative community that makes FCMoD shine! This month’s Member Appreciation Party spotlights our newest music and performance space - Spotlight Studio 🎶✨

Enjoy intimate live performances, open mic time, and opportunities to connect with local community resources. Whether you want to sit back and enjoy the music or step up to the mic yourself, this night is for you.

PLUS:
🎤 Karaoke in the Dome
🧘 Sound Bath with Soundwave Sacrament
✍️ Poetry Creation with Andrew Bohn
🎈 Balloon Designs with @alpacaglobo

Members also receive:
🛍️ An extra 10% off select items in the Museum Store

Free for Members. Come find your people, discover new creative outlets, and celebrate community with us! There’s never been a better time to become a Member 💫

Not a Member? Learn more at https://fcmod.org/membership/ taken in Fort Collins Museum of Discovery by @sonicspotlightco

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4 months ago

Sonic Spotlight is showing UP at FoCoMX this year 🔊✨

We’re beyond proud to see so many Sonic Spotlight alumni on the lineup for this year’s @focomx festival - catch them lighting up stages all across town all weekend long!

These artists represent the heart of what Sonic Spotlight is all about: creativity, growth, and the future of our local music scene. Watching them take the next step and share their sound on one of Fort Collins’ biggest stages is something special 💫

Make a plan, catch a set (or fifteen!), and show these incredible artists some love ❤️

#FoCoMX #SonicSpotlight #FortCollinsMusic #SupportLocalMusic by @sonicspotlightco

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6 months ago

❤️ Our hearts are full...

From rehearsals to real moments, this journey has been all about the artists, the energy, and the community that makes it all possible. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped bring this season to life.

A huge thank you to our incredible semi-finalists. Please follow and support these amazing up and coming artists:

@arkwaveband
@heliotropeband
@kevintheband_
@kiddstallon
@lillymae_music
@brendannichols12
@prospect.fcb
@thirdturnmusic

Your creativity, dedication, and passion continue to shape the future of Northern Colorado’s music scene 💫

🔈Track ID: Fleeka - Greater

#SonicSpotlight #FortCollinsMusic #SupportLocalMusic #BehindTheScenes #NoCoMusic by @sonicspotlightco

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6 months ago

DEVIL ON MY SHOULDER MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW!!!
This was an absolute blast to film and so grateful to work with @dougu and @sonicspotlightco through this process. Check it out and keep streaming “Devil on My Shoulder”!!! by @sonicspotlightco

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Last week’s Sonic Spotlight Showcase was nothing short of magic ✨

Huge congratulations to our three incredible finalists - Brendan Nichols, Lilly Mae, and Arkwave - for delivering unforgettable performances and representing the future of Northern Colorado music in such a powerful way.

Shoutout to our special guests autumnal and PROSPECT for setting the tone and elevating the night 🔥

And a big THANK YOU to The Armory for hosting such a beautiful and electric evening - truly the perfect space to celebrate emerging talent.

Finally… congratulations to our 2026 Sonic Spotlight winner: ARKWAVE 🏆👏

We’re so proud of every artist who took the stage and everyone who came out to support. This community continues to show up in the best way.

🎥 Tap in for some highlights from an unforgettable night - and don’t forget to follow and support these artists as they continue to rise.

#SonicSpotlight #FortCollinsMusic #SupportLocalMusic #LiveMusic #NoCoMusic taken in Armory FoCo by @sonicspotlightco

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6 months ago

What a night ✨

Tuesday’s Sonic Spotlight Showcase Finale was something special. Huge shoutout to our three finalists - Brendan Nichols, Arkwave, Lilly Mae - and our special guests - autumnal and PROSPECT - for bringing unforgettable energy to the stage and showcasing the incredible talent in our community.

And a HUGE congratulations to this year’s Sonic Spotlight winner - Arkwave! 🏆

We also want to give a massive THANK YOU to everyone who submitted to this year’s competition. The level of artistry continues to grow, and it made this year one of the most inspiring yet.

Shoutout to our 2026 semi-finalists:
@kevintheband_
@arkwaveband
@thirdturnmusic
@heliotropeband
@lillymae_music
@brendannichols12
@kiddstallon
@prospect.fcb

Please go support and follow all of these artists — this is truly the next wave of our music scene.

A big thank you to our wonderful judges for lending their time, ears, and expertise to help elevate and celebrate these artists.

We’re so grateful to The Armory for hosting such a magical evening of music and community, and to Ron from 105.5 The Colorado Sound for keeping the night flowing as our incredible MC.

Much love to our sponsors - 105.5 The Colorado Sound, The Bohemian Foundation, and Fort Collins Museum of Discovery - for believing in and supporting emerging artists.

And finally, thank YOU to everyone who came out, showed love, and celebrated these artists with us. Nights like this are what it’s all about.

We can’t wait to do it again next year 💫 taken in Armory FoCo by @sonicspotlightco

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6 months ago

Get tickets now for @sonicspotlightco on March 24th 7pm @armoryfoco
My new music video for “Devil On My Shoulder” will premiere that night as well!! by @sonicspotlightco

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7 months ago

🎬 Spotlight Round — Live at The Armory 🎶

Join us Tuesday, March 24 for the Sonic Spotlight Grand Finale as our three finalists take the stage at @armoryfoco for an unforgettable night of music, visuals, and community with performances by:

ARKWAVE
LILLY MAE
BRENDAN NICHOLS

✨ Special guest performances by:
• autumnal — 2024 Sonic Spotlight Winners
• PROSPECT — 2026 Listener’s Choice Runner-Up

Each finalist will premiere their original music video and deliver a live performance, with the 2026 Sonic Spotlight winner crowned at the end of the night.

Come celebrate the incredible talent emerging from our local music scene and be there when the next Sonic Spotlight champion is revealed.

🎟 Tickets on sale now — follow the link in our bio

#DiscoveringNewSoundsofNoCo #FinalShowcase #SonicSpotlight #EmergingArtists taken in Armory FoCo by @sonicspotlightco

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