Denverite: UMS is back on South Broadway — here’s what the festival means to local artists, businesses and venues

“A year ago, Denver’s biggest weekend in music was shut down by COVID. Underground Music Showcase’s cancellation impacted local artists who benefitted from the exposure and support the festival offered, as well as businesses and venues along Broadways that got a boost from the event every year.

Since the pandemic hit, festival producer Two Parts has been working to figure out how they could bring the festival back. Last year, they moved UMS online, producing a live-streamed fundraiser for music industry professionals.

This weekend, UMS will return to rock South Broadway.

“‘It’s the best feeling,” said Two Parts founder Casey Berry. “So many late nights and long conversations if we were ever going to be able to do UMS or any kind of big gathering. So it means the world to me that we’re back and getting the gang back together.’”