Events Unlike Anything Else On Earth
Local Universe is an independent promoter and event production company that creates and curates entertainment that stubbornly refuses to fit the mold. With our eyes on new frontiers, we challenge traditional formats and pioneer programs that experiment and shape-shift across time, mediums, and formats.
After 10 years of developing an ecosystem of cutting-edge programs and hand-picked talent for Chicago’s iconic Hideout Inn, Sullivan “Sully” Davis founded Local Universe to maintain our D-I-Y ethos, carving out a bespoke path for each project, never satisfied with a road that leads to mediocrity or convention.
Local Universe produces shows from the ground up, giving headlining performers a perfect venue and tailored promotional experience and creating multifaceted productions around the city.
If you’re looking to partner with local universe please provide 1-2 sentences about your show and when you’re looking to perform to sully@localuniverse.net
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“Cosmic Country celebrates five years of inclusive, trippy country music” Monica Kendrick, Chicago Reader, October 19, 2023
“Cindy Lee brings her haunted glamour to Constellation” Micco Capporale, Chicago Reader, August 7th, 2023
“By Way of Party: A Preview of SPRUNG at Sleeping Village” Sharon Hoyner, New City, March 15th, 2023
“Lifeguard grow into their next underground rock vision on Crowd Can Talk” Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, August 2, 2022
“Cosmic Country Cookout promises to be out of this world” Micco Capporale, Chicago Reader, July 19, 2022
“Food Friday: Cosmic Country Cookout takes off Sunday” Brenda Ruiz, WBEZ July 22, 2022
“A Kate Bush catharsis” Annie Howard, Chicago Reader, November 30, 2021
“Future Chicago, now! The 20 people, places and things shaping a better city today”, Zach Long, Morgan Olsen & Emma Krupp, Time Out Chicago, October 2020
“Hideout talent buyer Sullivan Davis on a thriving new progressive community in Hyde Park” Luca Cimarusti, Chicago Reader, September 2017
“Players 2019: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago” Sharon Hoyer, New City Stage, January 2019