Whether you're a DIY band from the deep Como area, a queer solo performer in a Snelling Avenue café, a headlining band on tour, or maybe all three -- your music makes up the sounds of the Twin Cities. Own it! We're here to uplift you in anyway we can. 

We encourage any upcoming queer musical artists to reach out to us on our social media if you have any questions or concerns, or simply email us if you're interested in learning more about the Twin Cities community at info@loringcollective.com! If you're interested in learning who we've connected with already, feel free to check out the amazing nominees of past Loring Awards seasons below...

Follow these links for a list of some of the best queer talent the Twin Cities has to offer:

• The 2023 Loring Award Nominees and Winners

• The 2022 Loring Award Nominees and Winners

• The 2021 Loring Award Nominees and Winners

• The 2020 Loring Award Nominees and Winners