Druski and Mike Epps bring Coulda Been Records auditions to Indianapolis for one-night event

Auditions scheduled for Feb. 24 at Biltwell Event Center

Indianapolis is set to host a live edition of “Coulda Been Records,” a performance-audition show led by comedian and social media creator Druski, with actor and comedian Mike Epps joining as co-host. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. at Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Parkway West Drive.

Druski, whose legal name is Drew Desbordes, built the “Coulda Been Records” concept online as a comedic take on record-label scouting and artist development. The format typically features aspiring singers, rappers and dancers auditioning in front of an audience while Desbordes plays an exaggerated music-executive persona. Over time, the project expanded from livestream segments into staged events and longer-form video releases.

How the “Coulda Been Records” concept has evolved

“Coulda Been Records” began as a satirical audition series and has since been positioned as a broader entertainment brand that blends music, comedy and live crowd interaction. Public trademark filings in 2025 show an application for “COULDA BEEN RECORDS” covering goods and services that include musical recordings, marketing and distributorship services, and the presentation and hosting of live comedy and music-related events.

The touring-style auditions have also incorporated celebrity guest appearances at various stops, a structure that has helped elevate the events beyond online-only programming. In Indianapolis, Epps’ participation adds a hometown connection: the comedian and actor has long-standing ties to the city and has previously released recorded comedy and music-adjacent projects.

What attendees should know

• Event: Coulda Been Records auditions (live show format)

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

• Time: 5 p.m.

• Location: Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Parkway West Drive, Indianapolis

Live audition events of this type commonly function as entertainment experiences as much as talent searches, with participants performing under time constraints and in front of a responsive crowd. For local performers, the draw is visibility: the “Coulda Been Records” platform has repeatedly generated viral moments that circulate beyond the venue through short-form clips and full-length videos.

The Indianapolis stop is scheduled as a single-night event, with Druski and Mike Epps sharing hosting duties on stage.

As the project continues to shift between satire, live production and brand-building, Indianapolis’ event places a national-format performance showcase inside a local venue—creating a brief, concentrated opportunity for area artists to be seen in a setting designed for both discovery and broadcast-ready entertainment.