Application

Musician/ Entertainer Application

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Deadline: Jun 30, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 26, 2024 10:00 am - Oct 27, 2024 5:00 pm (EDT)
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Morristown, Tennessee
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Free

About the event

Mountain Makins is an Appalachian Folk Life Festival celebrating the unique culture of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Known for high quality crafts and artisans, the festival features a juried arts & crafts fair, top regional musical talent, storytellers, authors, craft demonstrations, and children's activities. All activities take place at historic Rose Center. Preview Party- Friday October 25 6:30 pm - 9 pm Festival Days- Saturday & Sunday October 26 & 27, 2024
Rose Center
Rose Center
Rose Center
Rose Center

About the application

The award-winning Mountain Makins Festival at historic Rose Center in Morristown, TN is a weekend folk life festival. The festival honors the rich traditions of the past, and supports modern interpretations of those traditions. More than just a fine art and craft show, visitors to the family-friendly event enjoy two stages of mountain music!
 
Please use the form below to submit your interest in performing Friday, Saturday or Sunday October 25, 26, & 27

Terms & Conditions

  1. Festival Hours:  Friday, October 25 6:30 pm to 9 pm (Preview Party)
                                      Saturday, October 28: 10am - 5pm
                                      Sunday, October 29: 11am - 5pm
  2. Check In:Please arrive at the stage 30 minutes prior to your first performance.
  3. A Mountain Makins volunteer will be stationed at Gate 4 to check in musicians upon their arrival.
  4. Please provide a list of names of every member in your group with this contract to ensure you are admitted free. You are still invited to attend both days.
  5. Please indicate #mics needed:
  6. #AC outlets needed:
  7. Total Amps used:
  8. Please email a stage plot with this application to events@rosecenter.org
  9. A sound system will be provided with mics and a sound technician to run the board.
  10. CDs may be sold at the CD sales booth next to the main stage, with no commission charged.
  11. Payment:You will be paid immediately after your last performance.
  12. Please include your desired compensation for 2 (45 minute sets).

Questions on the application

Business information

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

Additional information

  • What dates are you available for performance?
  • Let us know what time would work best for you.
  • Have you ever participated in Mountain Makins Festival?
  • What genre would you classify your work under?
  • Emergency Contact Information (Name, Relationship, email and phone)
  • Please list each member of your group
  • Hometown Newspaper (Name and contact email)
  • How many mics do you need?
  • How many AC outlets you need?
  • Total Amps required
  • Please upload a stage plot
  • Biography of your group (marketing purposes)
  • What is your desired compensation for 2, 45 minute sets?
  • Do you sell merchandise?
  • Provide a link to a live performance

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 3
  • Please provide photos of your group performing/ or any photos you wish to use in the marketing of the event.
Musician/ Entertainer Application
Musician/ Entertainer Application
Mountain Makins Festival 2024