Beta Hi-Fi

Beta Hi-Fi is World Cafe Liveʼs FREE multi-day emerging music festival featuring some of the Philly regionʼs best new artists! Spanning from July 23-26, we continue the tradition of providing a platform for local musicians to perform for a broader audience. Each night, three hand-picked artists willperform a 20-30 minute set to a rotating panel of judges from the Philly music scene. The winning artist from each night will return Saturday tocompete for cash and other career-boosting prizes.

Beta Hi-Fi serves as a showcase for industry professionals and fans alike. Whether youʼre an artist, friend, family, or just a music lover, come hang outand discover new music! Our restaurant opens at 6pm for drinks & dining, and admission is free.

To submit your music, fill out this form:

Beta Hi-Fi 2025 Submission Form

Artists MUST be located within 30 miles of Philadelphia AND be available to perform 7/23-7/26 to enter.

Submissions will close Friday, June 13th

This event is FREE, no tickets required! Reservations are highly encouraged.

VENUE INFO – PLEASE READ!

• You must make a table reservation to guarantee seating. Without a reservation, seating will be first-come, first-served if available. There is standing room by the bar area.
• If you require accessible seating, please contact us at boxoffice@worldcafelive.org or 215-222-1400 prior to the show so we can best accommodate your needs.
• World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our music education & community programs.
• See FAQ for more information.