ABout us

Sonic Spotlight is a music showcase that highlights emerging music in Northern Colorado. Brought to you by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 105.5 The Colorado Sound, and Bohemian Foundation, Sonic Spotlight provides opportunities to musicians looking to level up their craft. Now in its fifth year, Sonic Spotlight supports fresh sounds from any genre; selected artists and bands will get a chance to work with industry experts, connect with creative peers, receive radio airplay, create professional music videos, book live shows, and more. This Fall, 8 selected artists will take over the airwaves on 105.5 The Colorado Sound on Wednesday, February 5th, for the SONIC ROUND. Three finalists will then move on to create new music videos with VIA’s professional production crew. The SPOTLIGHT ROUND will take place on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at Washington’s in Fort Collins. Finalists will get a chance to debut their music videos and perform live in front of friends, family, and hundreds of new fans. A panel of music industry professionals will determine which artists advance, and ultimately, which artist is named winner of Sonic Spotlight.

Prizes & Opportunities 

Grand Prize Package

  • $500 Music Go Round gift card

  • Fully produced music video as part of the 53:14 Music Video Experiment 2024

  • Atmos Mix from Blue Marble Sound

  • Professional artist / band photoshoot

  • Custom printed t-shirts by Black Forest Print Lab (formerly Kosmo Screen Printing)

Finalists

  • $250 Music Go Round gift card

  • 3 month Music District membership (for finalists 18 and over)

  • Fully produced music video as part of Sonic Spotlight 2025

All SAles vinyl listener’s choice award

  • All Sales Vinyl gift card

All 8 Sonic Spotlight artists

  • $20 Wingshack Gift Card

  • 1-on-1 music industry consultations

  • Swag packs from Sonic Spotlight partners

  • Radio airplay on The Colorado Sound

  • Direct feedback from the judges and review panels (30+ musicians and music industry professionals)