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SAE Summer Showdown — Chicago

Saturday, August 15 2026 | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday, August 15 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm
RSVP TODAY!

SAE INSTITUTE CHICAGO PRESENTS

SAE SUMMER SHOWDOWN

Saturday, AUGUST 15
11 AM – 3 PM

The stage is set for Chicago’s next wave of talent!

FREE & OPEN TO ALL

 

LIVE PERFORMANCES & SHOWDOWN JUDGING BY
EL HITTA

ASHLEY BANKS

BEAT SHOWDOWN
 Producers battle for the top spot

ARTIST SHOWDOWN
The hottest performance takes the crown

SPECIAL GUEST DJ
 DJ Soh-Ju

PLUS:

  • Swag Giveaways
  • Q&A with local industry talent
  • Network with other Chicago creatives
  • Tour our industry-standard studios
  • Meet & Connect with our campus pros 
  • Discover careers in Audio & Entertainment Business
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