How To Perform

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Two spots remain on the SunFest schedule. SunFest and Airtab Music have partnered to create a virtual competition to find our remaining spots to Open for an Icon on the Ford Stage.

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The two music genres we are searching for include a national hip-hop/pop artist and a local country artist. Here’s a rundown of how to participate and maximize your chance of winning:

February 14 – March 18: Artist registration is open (Please note that in order to be eligible, you must submit at least one video of your live performance)

March 19 – April 18: Make sure you share the competition on all of your social media channels, so your fans know to vote.

April 20: Winners will be announced!

Go to https://www.openforanicon.com/contest to learn more and to create your artist profile.

SunFest’s Fresh Local Artist Series sponsored by FPL

Applications for 2024 have closed.  Please join us at SunFest to support our great local artists! 

In Partnership with:

1909

Thank you for your interest in performing at SunFest 2024. Only artists who complete the submission information below will be considered for a spot in our Fresh Local Artists Series at SunFest in partnership with 1909.  Nine spots are available between the Ford and Ideal Nutrition Stages in addition to spots on our NEW Community Stage.

Community Stage Performer Guidelines:

  • SunFest is seeking submissions from South Florida performers only.
  • SunFest is seeking artists in all mediums, including dance, vocal ensembles, performance art, DJs, and more.
  • A live video is required with your submission via a YouTube link. Please submit your best quality video that showcases your live performance for evaluation.
  • You and/or your group must be available to perform May 3 – 5, 2024.
  • All bands not selected to perform on either of the Ford or Ideal Nutrition Stages at SunFest will be considered for the Community Stage –  you do not need to reapply.
  • Community stage applications have closed.  The deadline to apply was February 9, 2024.

Local Band Guidelines:

  • SunFest is seeking submissions from South Florida bands only.
  • SunFest is seeking bands that play original material and not covers.
  • A live video is required with your submission via a YouTube link. Please submit your best quality video that showcases your band playing live, original music for evaluation.
  • Your band must be available to play May 3 – 5, 2024.
  • Main Stage applications have closed.  The deadline to apply was January 19, 2024.
  • Artists will be contacted on or before Friday, Feb 2, 2024, regarding the status of your submission via the email provided.

For questions, email info@sunfest.com.

National headline acts are contracted through our booking partner AEG Live Southeast. Contact: Nathan Bubeck at nbubeck@aegpresents.com

Fresh Local Artist Series sponsored by:

FPL