Fresh Out Da Kitchen
A premium live artist showcase at The Pocket DC built for artists who want more than just stage time. Perform live, gain local exposure, compete for prize packages, and leave with content that helps elevate your brand.
This is not your average showcase. It’s built to help serious artists perform, stand out, and grow their brand.
- 15 minute performance set
- Content for your portfolio / EPK
- Premium photo + video recap available
- Live competition for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
More Than A Showcase
Fresh Out Da Kitchen is designed for artists who care about presentation, exposure, and growth. This event brings real stage energy, local music culture, and content opportunities together in one experience.
This is not your average showcase — it’s a career move to elevate your brand.
What Artists Get
Live Performance
- 15 minute showcase set
- Perform in front of a live audience
- Build stage presence and confidence
Exposure
- Promotion through The Kitchen DMV
- Local visibility in the DMV music scene
- Network with artists and creatives
Content For Your Brand
- Performance footage for promo use
- Visual assets for your portfolio / EPK
- Stronger artist presentation after the show
Artist Prize Winners
Three artists will win growth packages from The Kitchen DMV after the showcase.
Wins a studio package to keep creating after the event.
- 2 hour studio session
- Engineer included
Wins a stronger artist branding package.
- 2 hour studio session
- Engineer included
- Photoshoot
- Single cover
Wins the full growth package from The Kitchen DMV.
- 2 hour studio session
- Engineer included
- Photoshoot
- Single cover
- Mixed and mastered song
- Reel content of the song
Premium Content Add-On
Take your performance to the next level with a premium content package designed to make your brand stand out. This is for artists who want more than basic footage — this is content you can actually use to grow.
Photos + video recap of your live performance.
Shot by R8K
View R8K WorkWhy This Package Matters
This is content designed to elevate your image — not just document your performance.
- Professional photo + video recap
- Clean, high-quality visuals for social media
- Perfect for reels, promos & EPK
- Helps you stand out from other artists
- Builds a stronger, more serious brand presence
The reason this package exists is to give artists real assets they can use after the show. This is not your average showcase — it’s a career move to elevate your brand.
Performance Requirements
To keep the event curated and professional, all selected artists must follow the requirements below.
Artist Requirements
- Must have recorded at The Kitchen DMV
- Each artist gets a 15 minute set
- Artists should prepare up to 3 songs
- Performance tracks must be stage-ready
- Artists must arrive early for check-in and sound
Guest Tickets
- Each artist can invite guests
- Tickets available online
- Guests can purchase through The Pocket DC
Need To Record Your Song First?
All artists performing at Fresh Out Da Kitchen must have recorded at The Kitchen DMV. If you have not recorded with us yet, book the showcase special and become eligible.
Fresh Out Da Kitchen Recording Special
- 3 hour studio session
- $150 special rate
- Professional recording environment
- Great for showcase songs and singles
- Qualifies you for showcase eligibility
3 hour recording session at The Kitchen DMV.
Record to qualify for the showcase
Book Your 3 Hr SessionLimited to 7 artists only.
Secure your slot before lineup closes
Reserve NowHow To Secure Your Slot
- Click the reserve button
- Complete payment for your performance slot
- Submit your artist information
- Receive confirmation and event details
Only 7 artists will be accepted for this event.
