Wherever You Go Foundation
Guitar Center Music Foundation
Fab Factory Studios
A JOINT COLLABORATION

WHEREVER YOU GO FOUNDATION, GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION, & FAB FACTORY STUDIOS

PROUDLY PRESENT

Echo Sessions

Live Performances
Battle of the Bands
Industry Networking
Music Professionals

Presented by Guitar Center Music Foundation

Echo Sessions

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About This Event

We're thrilled to announce ECHO Sessions — a live music showcase and open mic competition celebrating emerging artists, brought to you by the Guitar Center Music Foundation and the Wherever You Go (WYG) Foundation. This is more than a concert — it's the first step in a two-event journey that culminates at ECHO Fest, the main festival.

Think: talent show meets live concert — an intimate, high-energy evening for music fans, artists, and industry creatives in the heart of Hollywood.

 

What to Expect

Watch hand-selected emerging artists battle it out in electrifying 20 minute live sets — each one giving everything they've got for their shot at the main stage.

4 Competing Bands:

Aryy

Salter 

Familiar Faces 

The Lucky Effect 

We will also have a guest artist performance by Anthony Ortiz!

You Decide the Winner: Audience voting is part of the experience. Every ticket comes with a vote, and you can cast additional votes to back your favorite act. The crowd picks who advances to ECHO Fest.

An Intimate Historic Venue: Gold Diggers in Hollywood sets the perfect stage — a beloved, character-filled venue that puts you close to the music and the moment.

Networking: We want to create a curated group of artists and creatives. Directly mingle with the artists, producers, and industry professionals in attendance. We are partnering up with Fab Factory Studios and they will be sending some Talent Managers to check out our entertainers for the evening. 

A Cause Worth Showing Up For: Ticket proceeds benefit our partnering charities. By attending, you're directly supporting music education, community programs, and the artists of tomorrow.

 

About the Foundations

Guitar Center Music Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) dedicated to keeping music alive and accessible. Through instrument grants and donations, GCMF supports schools, music education programs, veterans, hospital patients, youth, and communities nationwide.

The Wherever You Go (WYG) Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on community-led impact around the world. WYG connects people, resources, and storytelling to support initiatives that improve access to essential services — particularly in underserved regions.

 

The Bigger Picture: ECHO Sessions → ECHO Fest

ECHO Sessions is the first of two connected events. The winning artist from May 29th earns a coveted performance slot at ECHO Fest — the main festival — where they'll perform for a larger audience alongside a full festival experience. Every vote you cast May 29th shapes who takes that stage.

 

This is a 21+ event

🎟️ General Admission: $25 

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Don't miss it!

Get Your Tickets Now — Space Is Limited

150 guests. 4 artists. One winner advances to the main stage.

 

 

About This Event

We're thrilled to announce ECHO Sessions — a live music showcase and open mic competition celebrating emerging artists, brought to you by the Guitar Center Music Foundation and the Wherever You Go (WYG) Foundation. This is more than a concert — it's the first step in a two-event journey that culminates at ECHO Fest, the main festival.

Think: talent show meets live concert — an intimate, high-energy evening for music fans, artists, and industry creatives in the heart of Hollywood.

 

What to Expect

Watch hand-selected emerging artists battle it out in electrifying 20 minute live sets — each one giving everything they've got for their shot at the main stage.

4 Competing Bands:

Aryy

Salter 

Familiar Faces 

The Lucky Effect 

We will also have a guest artist performance by Anthony Ortiz!

You Decide the Winner: Audience voting is part of the experience. Every ticket comes with a vote, and you can cast additional votes to back your favorite act. The crowd picks who advances to ECHO Fest.

An Intimate Historic Venue: Gold Diggers in Hollywood sets the perfect stage — a beloved, character-filled venue that puts you close to the music and the moment.

Networking: We want to create a curated group of artists and creatives. Directly mingle with the artists, producers, and industry professionals in attendance. We are partnering up with Fab Factory Studios and they will be sending some Talent Managers to check out our entertainers for the evening. 

A Cause Worth Showing Up For: Ticket proceeds benefit our partnering charities. By attending, you're directly supporting music education, community programs, and the artists of tomorrow.

 

About the Foundations

Guitar Center Music Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) dedicated to keeping music alive and accessible. Through instrument grants and donations, GCMF supports schools, music education programs, veterans, hospital patients, youth, and communities nationwide.

The Wherever You Go (WYG) Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on community-led impact around the world. WYG connects people, resources, and storytelling to support initiatives that improve access to essential services — particularly in underserved regions.

 

The Bigger Picture: ECHO Sessions → ECHO Fest

ECHO Sessions is the first of two connected events. The winning artist from May 29th earns a coveted performance slot at ECHO Fest — the main festival — where they'll perform for a larger audience alongside a full festival experience. Every vote you cast May 29th shapes who takes that stage.

 

This is a 21+ event

🎟️ General Admission: $25 

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Don't miss it!

Get Your Tickets Now — Space Is Limited

150 guests. 4 artists. One winner advances to the main stage.

 

 

Getting There

Gold Diggers
5632 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90038
United States