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Deadline: Mar 06, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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22nd Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival
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Date: Sep 19, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 19, 2026 6:00 pm (CST)
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600 Columbia Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104, United States
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$10.00

About the event

The Highland Area Partnership is thrilled to announce the 22nd Anniversary of the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Columbia Park located in Shreveport’s Historic Highland Neighborhood. This event will showcase memorable musical performances on three stages, a children’s area, pet park, artisans, food trucks, and more. The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is FREE to attend. This year promises to be a vibrant celebration of the rich musical heritage of jazz and blues, culture, and community, drawing jazz and blues enthusiasts from near and far. In addition to the music, throughout the park there will be more than 70 food and artisan vendors, a Children’s Area with hands-on art activities from local nonprofits, and a Pet Park area for furry friends. A FREE shuttle service will run continuously during the day. Merchandise and official poster sales will be located next to the Pavilion Stage. More information about the festival weekend activities can be found at www.highlandjazzandblues.org.
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About the application

Musician Application Form

Highland Jazz and Blues Festival - September 19, 2026
Deadline for Submission - March 6, 2026
Notice of Application Status - April 2, 2026
Public Announcement of lineup - April 20th-24th TBD

 

Thank you for your interest in performing at the Highland Jazz and Blues festival. Please choose the liaison for your performing group. This individual will complete this application to the best of their ability. Please submit samples of your work, either by leaving us a link to your website, YouTube, or by sending videos. Even if you have applied in the past, please be thorough and complete every item in this application again.  

 

Please note: the completion of this form does not guarantee a spot at the festival. The Highland Area Partnership Board of Directors will decide on who will be performing at the festival. If you are not granted a spot, please feel free to apply again for the following festival year. Jazz and blues are at the core of this festival. Some performing groups may be turned down if their repertoire does not fit the Jazz and Blues genres.

 

There is a $10 nonrefundable application fee upon submission.

 

Terms & Conditions

Applying does not guarentee selection.

There is a $10 nonrefundable application fee upon submission.

Prices

Application fees $10.00 Nonrefundable application fee

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Group/Performer Name
  • How many musicians comprise the group?
  • Genre
  • Please describe your instrumentation
  • Maximum set length
  • How many individuals will need lodging?
  • Which nights will the group be staying?
  • What are your stage needs?
  • Please attach a picture of your stage layout/plan.
  • Please provide a link to a website, YouTube, Spotify, or BandCamp channel where we could listen to samples of your work. If you have song samples that you can upload, please attach those here as well.
  • Please provide links to your social media pages.
  • Provide a professional Band Photo
  • Please provide a short bio of performing group
  • Do you reqire lodging?
  • Will your band need a merch area?
  • Please upload your W9
  • How did you hear about the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival?
  • Do you understand that by applying you will be charged a $10 nonrefundable application fee and may or may not be chosen to perform in this festival?
HJ&B Musican Application Form
HJ&B Musican Application Form
22nd Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival
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