We're a small, local music festival only booking bands from Chicagoland, focusing on the NW burbs.
We welcome & appreciate all genres!
Originals or covers? Punk? Metal? Hip Hop? Acoustic?
Bring it.
Complete & submit the Band Submission form below to tell us about your band, price range & availability August 20-22 2027.
Submitted before? We know you! A quick email to our band wrangler, Kelley, with your interest & availability will suffice. 56musicfix@gmail.com
Musical Acts work directly with establishment host(s) once placed. Sound, set up and any payment are coordinated with the host/venue.
Submitting does not guarantee placement. There were over 85 bands not placed in 2026.
DOUBLE BOOKING POLICY: We strive NOT to double book a band and have cancelled gigs when bands have booked elsewhere in town. While there are few notable exceptions to this rule, this is fairer to all bands, venues AND fans not to have a band play twice this weekend.
We're expanding to more restaurants, bars & businesses, but are unable to accommodate everyone. Of note: venues host multiple bands during this weekend, so many bands play for less than normal, but set times are shorter & sound is often provided (dependent on venue, we'll help with this).
Rock on!
Performing bands & artists may be photographed and or recorded for promotional use by 56 Music Fix. By agreeing to perform, you are agreeing that your image and logo may be used by 56 Music Fix. We do NOT sell or share your band info with third parties. We will share your contact info only if you agree.