Fashion Week Cleveland, which has been called "the nation's third largest fashion week after New York and Los Angeles," (Womens' Wear Daily) combines art, fashion, and music. We spend a great deal of time searching for talented performers who compliment our "stylish" events. Collaborations between entertainers and fashion designers is nothing new, just look at the costume collections of Hard Rock Cafe' and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Fashion influences music. Music influences fashion.
Volunteer performances at international fashion weeks is a growing trend in entertainment.Leading artists expand their brand and audience in collaborations with fashion weeks. This year Fashion Week Cleveland is particularly interested in "all girl" acts, primarily female entertainers, and performances that appeal to women. Entertainers to be announced in press releases, publications, internet postings, and right here on this website. Be a part of this great fusion of fashion, art, and music!
Would you like to perform during Fashion Week Cleveland? If so, please contact:
Erin Dodson :: Administrative Services Coordinator
edodson (AT) fashionweekcleveland.com
Andrew Sords :: Classically Trained Violinist
Violinist Andrew Sords, the preeminent new face of classical violin, has performed with over 80 orchestras on three continents. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio and educated at the esteemed Cleveland Institute of Music, he has been called an "absolute wonder." Cleveland's own Andrew Sords.
Attack Cat :: Rachel Hoskins & David Douglas, Acoustic Duo The duo’s signature is in their girl/guy vocals that battle it out for the
leads while transitioning into tight harmonies. They’ve been compared to a range
of artists including Missing Persons and Mates of State.
Attack Cat has been seen and heard recently performing at the New York City
soundtrack release event for the movie DRESSED, which was rated a top-10 fashion
documentary by stylist.com. Their music was featured in the DRESSED
webseries that opened Thanksgiving weekend of 2011.
DJs Impure & GO Current, classic, and eccletic dance sounds come together in a sound sensation that is hip and relevant. The most sought-after djs around, their appearances include exclusive dance clubs and private parties.
Tara Hawley :: American Standards :: Singer :: Song Writer
Tara Hawley is “fast becoming
a stylist,” for her singing evokes the spirit and sweet familiarity of the old
in a new and refreshing style all her own. Tara is a dynamic
singer; she has the unique ability to communicate the emotion of a song
along with the voice, pitch, and quality to back it up. For that reason, she has
been compared with the likes of leading jazz and contemporary singers such as
Ella Fitzgerald, Maureen McGovern, and Karen Carpenter.
KB and Carmen :: Award Winning Tango Dancers :: Instructors
KB and Carmen have embraced the beautiful Argentine tango from the dynamic
nuevo/salon styles to the passionate milonguero style. They strive to blend the
contemporary with the traditional in their elegant, captivating performances.
HotChaCha A dark and swirling brand of indie jingle jangle, HotChaCha has grown more formidable with the addition of a new
high powered rhythm section. Members include Jovana
Batkovic, Mandy Aramouni, Roseanna Safos, Greg Gebhard and their genre a unique Indie Rock and Art Punk.
Special thank you to Smile Art Center,
provider of general dentistry and cosmetic services,
for their continued support of Fashion Week Cleveland's art and design students.
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