{"id":22768,"date":"2025-04-09T22:36:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T22:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/calling-all-women-musicians-in-sw-colorado-this-event-in-cortez-is-for-you\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:16:23","slug":"calling-all-women-musicians-in-sw-colorado-this-event-in-cortez-is-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/calling-all-women-musicians-in-sw-colorado-this-event-in-cortez-is-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling all women musicians in SW Colorado! This event in Cortez is for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A group of local women artists at a past \u201cAmplified\u201d showcase at the Zu Gallery in Cortez. (Jodi Jahrling\/Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

To give local women artists a platform to perform and share their talents, the Zu Gallery is hosting a showcase event in September, and auditions for that event are happening more immediately, in May.<\/p>\n

Those interested in possibly participating in the \u201cAmplified\u201d event this fall have a choice of Thursday, May 15 or Saturday, May 24 to publicly audition at the Zu Gallery in Cortez, 48 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

Space is limited to 24 auditions total, with 12 each night.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is simple but powerful\u2013 to amplify the voices of women musicians in our community,\u201d says Abi Wild Rose, musician coordinator and \u201cAmplified\u201d alumni.<\/p>\n

Solo artists and small ensembles of up to four members of all music genres are welcome to come out \u2013 so long as they\u2019re at least 18 years old.<\/p>\n

Those auditioning will have a 10-minute slot to perform. Original music is preferred, and professional sound equipment will be provided.<\/p>\n

There will be a panel of judges at the audition \u201cselecting a Best in Show winner, while audience members will vote for a People\u2019s Choice award recipient,\u201d according to a news release.<\/p>\n

\u201cWinners in both categories will receive cash prizes from event sponsors and featured performance slots at the main September event,\u201d the release said. The cash prizes are sponsored by the LOR Foundation and Doobie Sisters.<\/p>\n

The \u201cAmplified\u201d event is over two days, on Sept. 12 and 13\u2013 that\u2019s a Friday and Saturday. At the show this fall, 16 women musicians will play, selected from the auditions in May.<\/p>\n

All 16 that play at the \u201cAmplified\u201d event in September will be paid. More than 100 community members are expected to attend the \u201cAmplified\u201d event, and tickets will cost $20. The auditions are free for community members to attend.<\/p>\n

To secure an audition slot, email meet@zugallery.com<\/a> with \u201cAmplified Audition\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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