The 21st Annual
2010 Franklin Jazz Festival
Performance Information & Application Form
Thank you for your interest in performing at the 21st Annual Franklin Jazz Festival. Application is open to all groups regardless of size, style, age, race, or religion. Please take into consideration that this is a family event when you are choosing your attire and material to perform. Also, since this event happens in a historic downtown neighborhood that volume is also always to be taken into consideration and will be enforced.
To be considered for a performance slot, with the application below also please submit the following:
1) A picture of the group or individual
2) A CD or DVD that is representative of your group’s performance.
3) A location and time of local performance so that your group may be observed by somebody on the selection committee.
Or
4) A web site that includes current photos or video and sound clips of the group.
5) A location and time of local performance that your group may be observed by somebody on the selection committee.
The Main Stage will have a backline consisting of 1 bass amp, 1 guitar amp, 1 drum set (minus cymbals) and a complete sound system with engineer. If you wish, you may bring any of your own gear, but realize that there is a minimal amount of setup time between each act and that any additional setup time will take away from your performance time. You will be able to pull into the back of the stage to unload gear, but then you’ll have to park your vehicle in one of the parking garages located on either 2nd Avenue South or 4th Avenue South as per instructions from the fire marshal. You may also be able to find parking on one of the surrounding streets outside of the festival. This festival happens rain or shine. If the rain stops and there is still a reasonable amount of time left for set up and performance, be prepared to play. If it looks like things won’t clear up before the end of your performance you can leave. If you have CD’s or any other merchandise, you are allowed to sell them from the stage or after your performance. 100% of your merchandise sales are yours.
If you are a band or performer and wish to be involved in the 21st Annual Franklin Jazz Festival please complete all the sections below.
By filling out this form you are expressing a wish to be involved in the festival. This does not guarantee you a slot on the festival.
NOTE: All materials submitted become the property of Zia Music Production, LLC and will not be returned but will be kept on file to be used for consideration for future festivals and events.
All applicants must fill out the FJF application form below and submit to:
Franklin Jazz Festival Committee
Artist Application
PO Box 140835
Nashville, TN 37214
Or Email – Subject Title: “FJF Artist Application Committee” to:
tnbugle@aol.com.
1. Contact Details
Name of Performer/Group: _____________________________
Group Size: __________________________
Contact Name: ________________Email ____________
Phone ____________ Address ___________________________________
2. Act Websites and Promotional Information
Act Website: _________________Myspace: ______________
Facebook: _________________ You Tube: ______________________
Other Websites: __________________ Act Publicist: ________________
Note: Please include a photo, logo, or any other artwork that will enhance your profile.
Free Music Download: We would like to give the visitors to the website the chance to listen to your music in advance of the festival. We would therefore like you to give us the web location of one or two of your tracks that people can download for free. We would prefer an external link. You may also give us a web address of your shop/page where people can purchase/listen to more of your music.
3. Performance History
Briefly outline your performance history: (clubs, live gigs, festivals, recording etc).
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4. Brief Bio/Description for Publication
Provide a brief 25 – 75 word bio profile for your act which would be suitable for publication.
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5. Describe your Performance Proposal
Acoustic, Gospel, Jazz and/or Blues, R & B, Pop, Swing, etc
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6. Status as a Performer
Amateur (less than 50% of income earned from the music industry)
Professional (more than 50% of income earned from the music industry)
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7. Previous Involvement with the Franklin Jazz Festival
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