Uniting Voices Chicago

How Chicago’s Uniting Voices Choir Helped Close Out Djo’s Lollapalooza Set

Two days before they helped close one of the most memorable sets at this year’s Lollapalooza, the 40 teen singers in Uniting Voices Chicago’s top ensemble performed their newest arrangement to an audience of one: Joe Keery.

The former DePaul University student, Djo frontman and “Stranger Things” actor had come to a small rehearsal room on the North Side for a first listen to the choir’s reimagined take of the band’s song, “Back On You.”

“I think what made this experience so meaningful is that Uniting Voices really represents all of Chicago,” Velez-Lauria said. “Being on that Lollapalooza stage, performing as part of a group that reflects the full diversity of this city, alongside an artist like Joe who has ties to Chicago — it just felt like this culmination of everything we stand for.”

Young students shine at Get Amp’D Solo Showcase at Metro

Young students were given a unique opportunity to perform on one of the most legendary stages in Chicago, allowing them to demonstrate their skills and make a lasting impression.

From one young singer to the next, dozens of student artists showed out at the Get Amp’D Solo Showcase held at the Metro on Sunday.

The afternoon was filled with talent, passion and energy as each performer brought their unique style to the stage.

Making History at Lollapalooza with Karol G

Uniting Voices joined Colombian superstar Karol G at Lollapalooza and made history as they accompanied the first-ever Latin female artist to headline the festival in Chicago. Coming together for the first time since their collaborative performance on Saturday Night Live in April, Karol G and Uniting Voices reprised the hit "Mientras Me Curo del Cora" and as a consequence, "the already wistful song turned into a beautiful event as Karol sang the uplifting lyrics backed by the soulful choir."