Thank You for Being Part of History
The 2025 Ear Taxi Festival launched on October 3rd with an acclaimed performance by Bella Voce and concluded last evening with thrilling performances at SPACE in Evanston and Chicago’s historic Green Mill. Over the past month Chicagoland artists performed for thousands of audience members, bringing the festival to soaring new heights:
750+ musicians involved
75 world premiere performances
60+ hours of programming
28 commissions by Illinois-based composers
30+ venues across Chicagoland
The magnitude of the 2025 Ear Taxi Festival exhibits the wealth of musical talent in Chicagoland and the dedication of audiences.
Thank you for being part of this historic festival.
We are so grateful to the wonderful artists involved who brought this music to life and to you for showing up and making this the largest Ear Taxi Festival yet.
As a program of New Music Chicago, a 501c3 non-profit, Ear Taxi Festival runs on the generosity of supporters and audience members like you. You can make a difference this giving season with a contribution to New Music Chicago and the Ear Taxi Festival, ensuring that Chicago remains a vibrant hub for concert music.