2026 Talent / Performer Application
About the application
Are you ready to hit the stage, slayyy, and create unforgettable experiences at Know Other Festival? Our talent or performers bring the HEAT to our stages and activate our nighttime events. Bringing vibes, culture, and authenticity to our community.
Know Other Festival places diversity, inclusion and empowerment at the forefront of our goals. With a focus on wellness within the LQBTQ community and uplift individuals to become the best version of themselves. Know Other Festival is a 4-day, 3-night camping festival encompassing wellness workshops, special events, live performances, opportunities for healing and connection. A beautiful showcase of queer vendors, all within a safe space to be together in nature. Our goal is to give our community a chance to evolve outside of nightlife by creating other safe space options.
By filling out this form, you are aware that talent will be prepared for their set; and represent themselves and Know Other Festival with respect, authentic professionalism, a can-do attitude and uphold our values of:
- Liberation Through Intersectionality
- Community First
- Healing Matters
- Radical Honesty
- Self-Expression
- Consent, Always
- You Are Enough
- Nature Is Part of You
- Your Body is a Gift
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Performers are required to provide (1) one, 1-hour set. Stage placement will be determined upon final programming and venue mapping.
We are unable to offer housing, as boarding is limited this year. However, you may purchase upgraded accommodations, if still available.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee all talent applicants. We honor all systems of reciprocity for services including trade and barter, conversations, service exchange, access to event(s) and other arrangements as best see fit. All selected candidates will discuss details about honorariums with a member from our Leadership Team of Directors. Honorarium(s) if provided is up to $300.00 value for a full 1-hour set, $150 for a 30-minute set; for those offered a slot.
Social Media Information: Acknowledgement to engage, share, post of pre-festival social media blitz on behalf of Know Other Festival. Social Media kits will be provided by Marketing 30 days prior to festival.
Terms and Conditions: Technical Rider Information: A technical rider is all the information our entertainment department needs to help prepare you for your workshop including who will be co-facilitating or facilitating. All applicants must provide a list of back line and/or equipment they will be providing. Know Other Festival will provide: Handheld mics, lavalier mic, stage / riser, speakers, dongle adapter (music must be pre-downloaded or sent to KOF talent manager prior to arrival, talent will not be guaranteed access to Wi-Fi or service on site).
Demographics: Know Other Festival does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Have you performed at Know Other Festival before?
- Social Media Tags:
- Upload Content or Sample:
- How many people are in your presentation or performance?
- What equipment will you be bringing?
- How does your offering align with Know Other Festival's mission to create a safe, affiriming space for queer, trans, and gender-expansive folx?
- If available, please upload your EPK below or any files, documents, or flyers that you deem helpful in promoting your performance.
- If selected, which honoarium option would you prefer?
- Do you plan to stay on-site for the full festival?
- What excites you about performing at Know Other Festival?
- How long is your set or performance?
- Were you referred to apply?
- Race/Ethnicity
- Sexual Orientation
- Preferred Pronoun(s)
- Gender Identity: What terms best express how your describe your gender identity?
- Where are your taveling from? City, State (or country if international)
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 3
