{"id":80667,"date":"2025-12-08T19:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/80667\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:05:12","slug":"how-el-pasos-artists-can-shine-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/80667\/","title":{"rendered":"How El Paso’s Artists Can Shine This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

El Paso artists, this is your moment.\u00a0Iris & Grizzmas Presents: Carols and Community\u00a0is taking over the airwaves in December, uplifting the heart of our city by spotlighting local nonprofits and the musicians who keep our creative scene alive. If you\u2019re an up-and-coming artist or know someone who deserves their flowers, this is the opportunity you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

How Carols and Community Works<\/p>\n

For two full weeks in December, Iris & Grizz will sit down with locals doing incredible work in our region, giving them a platform to share their mission and music with El Paso. First, Iris will highlight non-profits, and then the week of\u00a0December 15th, Grizz will highlight a different hard-working local musician every single day on-air.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about celebrating the community from every angle, from those who serve to those who inspire. This year, that spotlight could be yours.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: IRIS & GRIZZ GIVE BACK TO EP WITH ‘CANS FOR CHRISTMAS’<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Submit a Musician (Or Yourself!)<\/p>\n

To be considered for a live on-air highlight, artists must submit a small packet of info. Musicians can nominate themselves or someone else can submit on their behalf. Here\u2019s what you need to send:<\/p>\n

Name and social media handles<\/p>\n

A link to your website or music streaming platforms<\/p>\n

A Christmas song that means something to you<\/p>\n

Why this artist deserves to be highlighted\u00a0(optional, but helpful)<\/p>\n

Send everything to:\u00a0fernando.montejano@townsquaremedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Selection Timeline<\/p>\n

Submissions are open now and the final selections will be made by\u00a0Wednesday, December 10. If chosen, you\u2019ll be featured live during the week of December 15 as part of the city\u2019s biggest community-focused holiday celebration.<\/p>\n

A Celebration of the City We Love<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a nonprofit serving families or a local artist working hard at their craft, Carols and Community is focused on lifting up the people who make El Paso shine. If you\u2019ve been waiting for the right moment to put your art out there or to recognize someone who deserves to be heard, this is the time.<\/p>\n

Send in your submissions, share the call, and help us celebrate the local musicians who make this city sing.<\/p>\n

Iris & Grizz Present: Cans for Christmas<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Iris Lopez<\/p>\n

El Paso’s Premier Open Mic Night<\/p>\n

The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series is El Paso’s biggest open mic! Recognized with an official day by the city of El Paso, BWOMS travels to venues all over the city offering opportunities for musicians, writers, and performers of all kinds to find a home on stage. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Grizz<\/p>\n

El Paso’s Jazz+Poetry Night At International Bar<\/p>\n

Every Thursday night at International Bar down by the Plaza, some of the best Jazz Musicians come out to shake the place up! And on rare nights, the poets come out to play too!! <\/p>\n

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