Band Application

This application is for Bands interested in performing at stART on the Street 2024

Application fee is $10.

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Event: stART on the Street

Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 (rain date September 22)

Time: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Park Ave between Pleasant Street and Highland, Worcester, MA

*Please note that applications will close on May 31, 2024.

Notifications of acceptance/denial will be sent by June 15, 2024.

Questions? Email bands [at] stARTontheStreet.org

Acceptance Criteria

• stART on the Street organizers jury all bands to provide diversified performances at the festival.
• Bands must be suitable for all ages, and a link of both audio and video online should be supplied. This is to give organizers a feel for what the performance entails. If an act cannot supply a sample of their performance online, consideration will be made but stART does prefer that a performer have a web presence.
• A key element of our mission is to elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of our city and region. We welcome and celebrate artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQIA+, refugee, immigrant or persons living with a disability.

Accepted bands must be available for both 9/15 AND the rain date of 9/22.

Band Application Checklist

1. Submit the Application Form before May 31st
2. Submit the Application Fee of $10 via Paypal (instruction at the end of the application)

Performance Information

• Accepted bands will be notified by email by June 15th, 2024
• This year there will be three varied performance areas.
• No backline (drums etc) will be provided; bands must bring all their own equipment.
• There will be a PA set up to provide sound, if you have any specific questions about this systems capabilities, please email us at the address below.
• There will be tables & chairs set up next to each stage so bands may sell merchandise, CD’s.
• Sets lengths will be varied depending on time of day and stage.
• Organizers of stART reserve the right to schedule bands as they see fit.
• No alcohol is allowed in any public area of the festival.
• Each member of every band must sign a waiver that will be provided, it is preferred you bring it with you signed, but we will have copies at the event if not.
• Compensation will be determined at the time of booking.

Liability

• stART on the Street highly recommends that ALL vendors have insurance coverage.
• stART on the Street, a program of Creative Hub Worcester, will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to vendors’ work or other personal property.
• It is the responsibility of all vendors, if they choose, to ensure adequate coverage through their respective insurance providers.
• Neither stART on the Street, a program of Creative Hub Worcester, nor its affiliates, including employees, members, volunteers, directors, coordinators, or insurance providers, assume financial responsibility for any losses or damages incurred.

Security

• stART on the Street prioritizes the highest security measures throughout the festival. However, given the expansive scale and unrestricted public access, we ask that all artists remain vigilant regarding the safety of their products and personal belongings.

Our Pledge

• We see you. We hear you. We appreciate you and will continue to offer Start on the Street for free, just as we have for the past 20 years. If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Laura [at] creativehubworcester.org.
• A key element of our mission is to elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of our city and region. We welcome and celebrate artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQIA+, refugee, immigrant, or persons living with a disability.

Questions? Email bands [at] startonthestreet.org