There was a time when DMV artists believed they had to pack their dreams into a suitcase and ship them to New York or L.A. to get noticed. Not anymore.

The DMV Music Alliance is flipping the script—and it all starts with the Portal.

📍 What is the Portal?

The DMVMA Artist Portal is your entry point to real opportunities—without leaving your community.

When you sign up, you become part of a curated local directory of DMV-based artists. This means when event organizers, sync licensing scouts, venues, and platform producers come knocking, your name is in the room—literally.

Whether it’s:

• A showcase slot at a community event,

• A sync licensing opportunity for your music,

• Or getting featured on our platform or podcast,

The artists being selected are those inside the Portal.

👀 Why a Live Performance Video Is Required

We want you seen in your element—raw, real, and resonating with your crowd.

A quick live performance clip (even recorded from your phone) helps us:

• Match you with the right opportunities,

• Spotlight your energy,

• And keep your authenticity front and center.

This isn’t about overproduction. It’s about truth.

💡 It’s Local Frequency, Not a Lottery

Artists in the DMV are getting real opportunities—not because they’re lucky, but because they plugged in.

Take Marilyn Hucek, a D.C.-based singer-songwriter who joined the DMVMA Portal, shared her live performance video, and made herself visible to the right people. Now, she’s headlining our Local Frequency showcase on August 8th at DC9 Club, alongside powerhouse talents like Empris & The Gems, Lea Holz, and Madisun Bailey.

🎟️ Tickets: $15 presale / $20 day-of
📍 DC9 Club | Doors open at 6PM

This isn’t a random gig grab. Marilyn is part of a curated lineup built from our Portal artist roster—a space where DMV creatives can be discovered, booked, and celebrated without ever leaving the region they love.

Behind the scenes, DMVMA volunteers helped make this show happen—coordinating logistics, organizing artist outreach, and amplifying visibility through community efforts. When Marilyn takes the stage, it won’t just be her mic—it’ll be a moment the whole alliance helped manifest.

💥 The Question Isn’t “Why Join?” — It’s “Why Haven’t You?”

If you’ve ever asked:

• How do I get my music on stage in the DMV?

• Where do I find real performance opportunities?

• How can I get connected without leaving home?

Here’s your answer.

✅ Join the DMVMA Portal Today

🎬 Upload your live performance video
🎤 Be a DMV-based artist
📲 Hit submit—and start showing up where it matters

🔗 Click Here to Sign Up for the Portal

You don’t need to leave home to be heard. You just need to be seen—and we’re watching.