Waterloo Arts · MUSIC Application: 2024 Waterloo Arts Fest

Waterloo Arts is seeking group and solo acts to perform original music to fill an eclectic schedule for the Waterloo Arts Fest on Saturday, September 14, 2024. A committee will review all applications and select musicians to fill a limited schedule of approximately 30 acts. Applying does not guarantee a space at the festival.

PERFORMANCE

Musicians will have 30-40 minute performance time slots. A sound system and sound technician provided by Waterloo Arts will be on site for each stage. This sound technician will be responsible for everything from simple sound checks to volume control. Waterloo Arts does not provide a drum set but we are happy to connect you to the other musicians on your stage so you are able to make arrangements on your own.

COMPENSATION

Waterloo Arts is a non-profit organization and the Waterloo Arts Fest is free and welcoming to all. The event is funded through grants, sponsorship, and donations and we offer the same compensation to all participating musicians. Solo artists will be paid $50.00 and bands will be paid $50.00 per member (with a maximum payment of $250). If selected, a check will be written to the primary contact you list below, following your performance.

THE FINE PRINT

The Waterloo Arts Fest is family-friendly. We don't like to sensor artists but this event is free and open to the pubic and we encourage families to attend. For that reason, we ask that the language and performance be appropriate for an all-ages audience.

KEY DATES FOR PERFORMERS

Mar 15 - Application opens
May 6 - Application closes and committee review begins
May 31 - Performers notified of committee selection
Jun 15 - Signed contract due
Jul 1 - Tentative music schedule will be sent to performers
Jul 14 - Final music schedule will be shared with performers
Aug 14 - Load in and out instructions sent to performers
Sep 14 - Waterloo Arts Fest is held from 12-7 pm

FOR CONSIDERATION - YOU MUST PROVIDE SAMPLES OF YOUR MUSIC

The Music Committee listens to over 100 submissions so it is important that reviewing your music is as easy as possible for them. Having to search online to find your music is not easy. Digital files and web links are all acceptable for consideration. Please provide enough music samples to give the jurors confidence that you will be able to play a full set. The samples should be representative of what you plan to play for the festival. We encourage all genres of music to apply.

QUESTIONS?

Please direct questions about this application to the festival team via email at: fest@waterlooarts.org

Contact Information

Name of Primary Contact *

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Verify Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Band Info

Band/Solo Act Name *

As you would like it to appear in the program. There will be an opportunity to make changes, if necessary.

Number of Musicians in Band *

Music Genre *

Please be brief! You will be able to describe your music below. We are looking for a very general category.

Describe your Music/Experience/Audience *

Venue and Date of gigs you have played or have confirmed this year.

List any time constraints for September 14, between 12pm-7pm

Will your performance be appropriate for all ages? *

Since the Waterloo Arts Fest is free and open to the public with many outdoor stages and families attending, we ask that you refrain from profanity or obscene behavior during your performance. If your music samples include profane language, please explain how you will address this in the space above.

Give an overview and accurate description of your stage plot and input list for the sound technicians. *

Please note: Musicians are responsible for their own amps and drum set.

Please share any other important information about your band or performance:

If you have a time-sensitive question, please also email fest@waterlooarts.org.

Music Samples

Share links to online music samples via Band Website/Youtube/Bandcamp, etc or upload music files. We want to listen to your music. Please make it easy! Links to a playlist allow us to listen to a variety of music. Links to videos give us confidence you can perform on stage. We also want to support emerging artists who may not have a large portfolio but providing as much as possible is helpful. Thank you!

Website

Bandcamp

Youtube, Vimeo

Other

Feel free to provide multiple links

Attach digital music files (optional)

By checking this box, I agree to all terms and conditions of this application. I certify that all declarations made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge. *

I acknowledge that Waterloo Arts is not liable for the loss or damage of any application materials including samples.

I have read and agree to all terms and conditions of this application as described above