Music

Make it to Main Street Contest 

Local musicians around the metroplex will have an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a live audience and judges. The top performer selected will have the opportunity to perform at Grand Prairie’s annual Main Street Fest.

When: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Where: The Epic Theater
Who/What: Five bands will be selected to perform three (3) songs for a maximum set length of 20 minutes
Why: The winning band, as chosen by judges, will have an opening slot at Main Street Festival*
How: Bands will apply, using this application.

The top three bands will win receive cash prizes! 
1st Place: $750 
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250

The winner of the competition will have an opportunity to play at Main Street Fest. 

Main Street Fest is scheduled for April 26-28, 2024. 

Fill out the form below to be considered! Applications are due February 9! 

Click here to view form.



Grand Prairie Has a Stage for YOU!

As a Music-Friendly City we're thrilled to have the opportunity to host a local talent database. If you'd like to be involved and have the opportunity to be connected to more than a dozen venues looking for local talent, please fill out the form below.

Local Database Application


Looking for a recording studio? 

Look no further than The Epic for all your recording needs! Here you can find the Recording Studio comprised with both an engineering room powered by Neve 5088 & a live sound room. Professional sound engineers are available to assist with your quality production & also have access to ProTools and Logic for recording/post-production and the Radio Booth equipped with state-of-the-art radio broadcasting equipment. 

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Session Pricing

Epic Members

Recording Studio:
$150/first two hours
$50 each additional hour
$250/4 hour block
$450/8 hour block

Radio & Podcast Booth:
$75/hour – 1 hour (minimum) 

Available by appointment only


Non Epic Members

Recording Studio:
$200/first two hours
$50 each additional hour
$300/4 hour block
$500/8 hour block

Radio & Podcasts Booth:
$100/hour – 1 hour (minimum) 

Available by appointment only


 

Book a session

Contact Information

For questions about the space, please contact Alonda Dillard 972-339-3717 oraodillard@gptx.org.


 


Grand Prairie is a Music-Friendly City!

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On September 11, 2021, the Texas Music Office within the Office of Governor Abbott certified Grand Prairie as a Texas Music Friendly Community.  There are less than 30 other Texas cities to receive this designation. 

The Texas Music Office program seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities.  Participation in this program provides the City of Grand Prairie a network for fostering music industry development and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth.

 “We are delighted to receive this official designation from the state; however Grand Prairie is no stranger to providing a stage for local talent and big names to flourish.  This designation will help foster talent across our grand city to perform at venues such as Uptown Theater, Texas Trust CU Theatre, The Epic Theater, Lone Star Park, Firehouse Gastro Park, The Blue Sunshine Patio & Bar floating restaurant and our signature event, Main Street Fest.  In addition, we are home to the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy and the Grand Prairie Arts Council which promote local talents.

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