TALENT APPLICATION - SPRING FLING 2026

Welcome to our 2026 Talent Portal!

This is the official portal to submit your performance application to join us for our 6th annual season.

EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT NAME: Spring Fling Arts & Music Festival (2026)
LOCATION: Bella Abzug Park - 524 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
EVENT HOURS: * 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Standard Dates) 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Festival Weekend)*

OFFICIAL EVENT DATES:
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 (12pm - 6pm)
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 (12pm - 6pm)
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 (12pm - 6pm)
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 (12pm - 7pm) Festival Weekend
Sunday, June 28th, 2026 (12pm - 7pm) Festival Weekend

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Basis (Apply immediately for schedule consideration)

ELIGIBLE PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
This application round is strictly open to live musical acts within the following formats:

• Solo Performers
• Duos
• Bands

(Please note: We are not accepting live painters, dance groups, or non-musical performing arts for this specific open call).

SET TIMES & STIPENDS
We pride ourselves on transparent, paid opportunities for independent musicians. Performance compensation is broken down by date type below:

Standard Saturday Sets (May 30, June 6, June 13, June 27 & June 28):

Small Acts (Solos & Duos): $75 - 100 Stipend | 40-Minute Set

Grand Finale Festival Weekend (June 27 & June 28):

Bands (4 Spots Available Exclusively): $1,000 Stipend | 90-Minute Set

Please note that by submitting this application, you agree that you are available for the listed set lengths and accept the flat stipend rates designated for your act's tier.

Why Partner With Us?
We keep our booking process simple, transparent, and artist-first. Answer a few questions, share your performance links, and our curation team will review your application to see if your sound matches the energy of the park.

Why Perform at Spring Fling?
Exposure to a Massive Audience: Serving the creative community for over 6 years, our alliance with the Hudson Yards Hell's Kitchen (HYHK) Alliance puts your music directly in front of thousands of NYC locals, commuters, and tourists.

Fostering Independence: We believe in nurturing, empowering, and fairly compensating independent talent.
Vast Network: Join a thriving alumni community of fellow independent New York musicians.

How It Works:

• Browse and Select: Select from the available 2026 dates listed above and check off the slots you are fully available to perform.
• Review Technical Details: Ensure your setup requirements align with an outdoor public park performance space.
• Notification & Onboarding: Our curation team reviews submissions dynamically. If selected, we will reach out directly to lock you into the official lineup layout and handle your vendor onboarding.

Please note: Colored Colors does not receive state or county funding for this programming. Financial compensation for our musical talent is proudly made possible through partner organizations, private funds, and community sponsors.