GOODBYE SUMMER 2026 - SEPTEMBER 12TH

Welcome to our 2026 Talent Portal!

This is the official portal to submit your performance application to join us for the Goodbye Summer Arts & Music Festival 2026 at Bella Abzug Park.

EVENT INFORMATION

Event Name: Goodbye Summer Arts & Music Festival (2026)
Location: Bella Abzug Park — 524 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 (Hudson Yards)
Event Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Event Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Application Deadline: Friday, August 14th, 2026

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE & ELIGIBILITY

Please read carefully before applying:

• Strictly Solo Performers & Duos Only: We are not accepting full bands, dance groups, or live painters for this specific date.
• Curated Showcase (Not an Open Mic): This is a professional, paid showcase, not an open mic opportunity.
• Highly Competitive Selection: To ensure each artist gets maximum stage time and crowd engagement, we are selecting a total of only 6 musical acts for this event.

SET TIMES & STIPENDS

We pride ourselves on providing transparent, paid opportunities for independent musicians. Performance compensation for this showcase is structured as follows:

Solos & Duos: $150 Stipend | 40-Minute Set

Please note: By submitting this application, you confirm that you are available on Saturday, September 12th, and accept the flat stipend rate designated for this slot.

WHY PERFORM AT GOODBYE SUMMER?

• Exposure to NYC Audience: Serving the creative community for over 6 years, our partnership with the Hudson Yards Hell's Kitchen (HYHK) Alliance puts your music directly in front of NYC locals, commuters, and tourists right by The Vessel.
• Empowering Independent Talent: We believe in nurturing, empowering, and fairly compensating independent artists.
• Vast Network: Join a thriving alumni network of fellow independent New York musicians and creators.

HOW IT WORKS

• Review Requirements: Ensure your setup and performance style align with an outdoor public park setup for a solo or duo act.
• Submit Your Media: Complete the short form below with your bio, social handles, and live performance links.
• Notification & Onboarding: Our curation team reviews submissions dynamically. Because there are only 6 spaces available, selected artists will be contacted directly to lock in their specific set times and complete onboarding.

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.

Colored Colors Talent Portal - Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms:

• By submitting an application to the Colored Colors Talent Portal, you ("Artist," "Applicant," or "You") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
• Colored Colors ("We," "Us," or "Our") reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Talent Portal, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically.

2. Application Process:

• Applications are free of charge.
• You warrant that all information provided in your application is accurate and complete.
• We reserve the right to reject any application for any reason.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee selection for any event.

3. Selection and Engagement:

• Selection of Artists is at the sole discretion of Colored Colors' curatorial team.
• If selected, you will be notified and provided with a detailed scope of work and compensation details.
• Engagement is contingent upon your acceptance of the provided terms.
• Colored Colors reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events.
• If selected, you agree to fulfill the obligations outlined in the event contract.

4. Compensation:

• Selected Artists will be compensated as agreed upon in the event contract.
• Payment terms will be specified in the event contract.
• Colored Colors is responsible for payment to the artist, according to the contract.

5. Intellectual Property:

• You retain ownership of your intellectual property.
• By submitting an application, you grant Colored Colors a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your submitted materials (images, videos, bios) for promotional purposes related to the Talent Portal and events.
• You grant colored colors the right to record and photograph your performance for promotional and archival purposes.
• If you perform copyrighted material that is not your own, you are responsible for obtaining the proper licensing.

6. Liability:

• You are responsible for your own safety and equipment during events.
• Colored Colors shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from your participation in events, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
• You are responsible for having your own liability insurance if you deem it necessary.

7. Termination:

• Colored Colors may terminate your participation in the Talent Portal or any event for breach of these Terms and Conditions or for any other reason deemed appropriate.
• You may terminate your participation by providing written notice to Colored Colors.

8. Confidentiality:

• You agree to keep confidential any information provided by Colored Colors that is marked as confidential.

9. Data Privacy:

• Colored Colors will collect and use your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
• By submitting an application, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
• We may share your information with partner organizations with your consent.

10. Governing Law:

• These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York State.