the Hilliard Sessions: Season One
Presented by Hilliard Law, Personal Injury Attorneys
Where Local Music Comes Alive
Corpus Christi, we see you — and we've got the mic ready. The Hilliard Sessions puts Coastal Bend musicians front and center, giving one local artist or band the chance to open the Beer Garden stage before a major touring act takes over the Hilliard Center Arena. Three shows in, and this thing is already a certified Corpus Christi favorite!
Up next: One artist or band will open the Beer Garden stage before Brad Paisley takes the Arena stage on Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Applications open September 25-30, 2026
- All genres welcome
- Winner announced on social media October 2, 2026
- Selected artist receives a stipend for their time and talent
What You Get and Why Apply
This Isn't a Gig. It's a Spotlight.
Three shows in, and Hilliard Sessions has already become one of the Coastal Bend's favorite pre-show traditions. Our debut lineup brought The Young Klassics to the Beer Garden stage, where a crowd of hundreds showed up early just to catch the set. Round two raised the bar again with Emma James, who had fans singing along before the headliner even hit the Arena.
Two shows, two great crowds, and a whole lot of local love — Season One is just getting started!
Selected artists receive:
- A stipend for your time and talent — because your set matters, and so does your hustle
- A paid-attention platform: perform before a nationally touring concert, in front of thousands of concertgoers
- Full sound and stage production handled by the pros at AYS Sound, so you can walk up and play
- Professional promotion through Hilliard Law, Personal Injury Attorneys, and Hilliard Center channels
- Photo & video content for your own portfolio and socials
- A permanent spot in Hilliard Sessions: Season One — Corpus Christi's newest live music tradition
"Corpus Christi has always been home to incredible musicians, and we wanted to create a platform that celebrates that talent while giving concertgoers an even richer experience." — Bob Hilliard, Owner, Founder & Partner, Hilliard Law
The Hilliard Sessions is proudly presented and sponsored solely by Hilliard Law, Personal Injury Attorneys —
no other sponsors, no fine print, just a local firm investing in local music.