Op-ed by Robert Gomez | Chicago Tribune (December 30, 2020)
Robert Gomez, co-chair and founding member Chicago Independent Venue League and co-owner of Chicago music venues Subterranean and Beat Kitchen, authored this Chicago Tribune piece on licensing fees and their impact on already-struggling independent music venues.
BKBG Management Company is a Chicago-based, independent management company specializing in restaurant, hospitality, and event operations. Our brands include Subterranean and Beat Kitchen, Bar Sol and Beat Kitchen Cantina on Navy Pier, and Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk. We also manage large-scale festivals such as Wicker Park Fest and Do Division and provide full-service catering solutions focusing on customized event menus, on-site execution, and seamless event logistics.
