Chicagoverse 42​4 ​- Billy Helmkamp​ (Chicago Independent Venue League​)

Billy Helmkamp​, Executive Director ​a​t Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL), guests​ on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the importance of Chicago’s independent music halls. Helmkamp​ provides a deep dive on both the cultural and economic impact of Chicago’s indie music venues, and details the work CIVL is doing to support the city’s live music ecosystem. The Executive Director​ also digs into the relationship between music fans and indie venues, emphasizing that Chicago’s smaller stages offer opportunities for concertgoers to discover emerging talent.