Artistic Expression and Sonic Elevation
“I shall become a collector of me and put meat on my soul”
(Sonia Sanchez)
What is Southwest Entertainment LLC?
Born on the southside of Chicago in 2017, South West Entertainment LLC (SWE) is a platform, cultural space, and entertainment company that provides a range of creative services and programs that provide a safe and creative space to Black, Brown , Queer, and other marginalized
Committed to engaging and cultivating Black joy , SWE aims to give young Black, Brown, and/or Queer creatives a space/outlet to create and engage with their communities while using art and community to create brighter futures. SWE works towards becoming a space that is loving, supportive, and collaborative, allows artists the physical and mental space necessary to create beautiful art that is representative of the lives that marginalized people live. A space to politic and discuss events on social justice while also getting a politicized education and access to a library of resources.
Services we offer:
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Videography
Videography is the newest service added to SWE. SWE has experience specifically with large events, roller-skating events, and We provide video shooting and editing services, reel and tik-tok development services. Drone services are available upon request.
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Photography
Since 2016 DJ John has helped make your visual experiences memorable in Socal and in Chicago. SWE offers a variety of shooting options from portraiture to group photography. Check out the photography archive page for a full look into Dj John’s Photo Collection.
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Graphic Design
SWE provides a range of graphic designing services centering black art and black creation. Below you will find a portfolio of graphics designed by South West Entertainment from resource guides to social media post.
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DJ John
Dj John has been Djing for 8 years and has dj’d in a variety of settings like weddings, proms, corporate parties, clubs, fashion shows, community events, and house parties.
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