Porch Performers
About the event
About the application
We are now accepting applications for performers at the City of Suwanee's Summer Porch Jam!
Summer Porch Jam is one of our most unique annual events and a great opportunity to showcase all the local talent that Suwanee has to offer! The event spans several venues (porches) throughout the Old Town area.
Some notes about performing at Summer Porch Jam:
- Solo acts, duos, trios, and full bands are encouraged to apply.
- Please note that performances with more than 4 people are limited, due to porch sizes, but we still encourage full bands to apply!
- Time slots range from 15 minutes to 1 hour (most performances are 30 minutes).
- An application does NOT guarantee a time slot.
- Please note that Summer Porch Jam does not charge for admission; performers are generally not paid to perform at this event.
- We do, however, offer a small stipend to performers who wish to be paid. Please see the application questions for more details.
- All performers are encouraged to set up tipping stations (instrument cases, posted Venmo QR codes, etc.) during their performance.
- All performances must be family- and little ears/eyes-friendly.
- Performers who wish to sell merchandise during and following their performance may do so but should provide their own personnel to manage sales.
- Stage plots and other special needs must be coordinated with city staff before event day.
- This is a rain-or-shine event, but fear not! Most porches are covered!
Terms & Conditions
The City of Suwanee, a Georgia Municipal Corporation, and its agents, employees, and representatives thereof assume no liability or responsibility for injury or loss that may result to any exhibitor or his/her personal or corporate affects including goods for sale, that may occur on the premises or may arise under Suwanee Fest activities. Applicant further agrees and acknowledges to hold the City of Suwanee and its agents, employees, and representatives harmless for any such injury or loss.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Additional information
- Please describe your performance. ( Do you play an instrument/sing? What genre? etc.)
- How many people are performing?
- Please describe your audio needs.
- How long would you like to perform? Please select all that apply.
- Share your work with us - we'd love to listen! Please provide at least one link to a video or audio of a past performance.
- At what other festivals or events have you performed?
- Do you have a porch/stage preference?
- We have a limited budget and can only pay solo performers a $50 stipend and acts with more than one performer up to a $100 stipend. Knowing this, do you expect to be paid?
- Please provide your social media handles.
- How many people are in your band? Please list each instrument involved.
- Is there anything else we should know before we consider your application?
