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Center Stage: Entertainment Application

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Deadline: Aug 15, 2026 11:59 pm (EDT)
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Event Date: Sep 19, 2026 11:00 am - Sep 19, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Application Date: Sep 19, 2026 11:00 am - Sep 19, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

The purpose of Sista Soul Fest is to create a space where people can showcase, celebrate, and grow their talents, gifts, businesses, and passions within a supportive and empowering environment rooted in culture, connection, creativity, and community. Since launching in North Carolina in 2022, Sista Soul Fest NC has grown into a vibrant annual celebration where entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofits, creatives, entertainers, wellness professionals, families, and community leaders come together to connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our 2026 theme, "Rooted. Grown. Golden.," celebrates five years of culture, community, and resilience in North Carolina. 🌳 Rooted in community. 🌱 Grown through connection. 👑 Golden through legacy. Join us as we celebrate our 5th Annual Celebration of culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community while honoring the journey that has brought us here and the future we're building together. 🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: To Be Announced (Tentatively Scheduled for Spring Lake Recreation Center) 💥 Free and open to the public! Want to be part of the celebration? Whether you're a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, media representative, nonprofit organization, entertainer, artist, wellness professional, or community leader—we'd love to connect with you. 📲 Visit www.sistasoulfest.com for more information and opportunities to get involved. #SistaSoulFestNC #RootedGrownGolden #CultureCommunityResilience
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About the application

Thank you for your interest in applying for The Center Stage at Sista Soul Fest NC.  We’re currently looking for live entertainers/performers of all types to appear on our Main Stage.

 

Note: Entertainers donate their time, and in return will be promoted on our social media, website, event site(s) and our festival app.  

 

Important Dates: 
Sista Soul Fest NC | September 19, 2026
Entertainment Application Deadline | August 15th, 2026
Entertainment Application Notification Date | August 21st, 2026

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions:

Sista Soul Fest NC Performance Terms and Conditions
 If you are selected to perform at SSF, these are the terms. In exchange for the following mutual consideration and promises, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 
 
1.Place, date, and time of Show. The parties agree that the time and place of show will be on September 19, 2026, during your assigned time slot. Please be aware that traffic will be heavy on this day so plan to arrive early. Your group must check in with the stage manager 20 minutes before your performance time. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of your performance time. We will send you a special parking pass a week out from your performance. Band/Performers’ sole consideration for this agreement shall be the exposure the Operator and Event shall provide and the promotion that the Operator shall provide of the performance.    
 
2.Description of the Show. You will be scheduled for a 5 - 10 minute performance based on your performance type. Your performance will end on time. If for any unforeseen circumstance such as weather, technical complications, etc., your performance, if it starts late, will still end at the time stated. Please refrain from profanity and sexual innuendo in your performance. Audio technical requirements (music needed etc.) must be provided two weeks prior to the performance time. 

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • Performer/Band Name
  • Contact First and Last Name
  • Email
  • Phone #
  • Address
  • Entertainment Type
  • Performance Summary: Please describe what your performance entails*
  • Technical Details What type of technical set up does your act require?
  • How much set up/sound-check time does your act need?
  • Do you require any special equipment/accomodations? If so, please describe.
  • Please list and/or attach references of prior performances and/or promotional material such as websites/links, flyers, ads, etc.
  • Additional Comments
  • Please only upload file sizes of 5mb or less. If your files are larger than 5mb, please do not upload them here. Instead, note this in the box above and we will contact you for further information.*
  • Acknowledgements (Please Check each box)