Rochester Civic Music is seeking Southeast MN based bands as opening acts for the "Down by the Riverside" and "forWARD" concert series.

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RELEASE DATE: Friday, December 16, 2022

Rochester Civic Music is seeking Southeast MN based bands as opening acts for the "Down by the Riverside" and "forWARD" concert series.

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ROCHESTER, MN, - Rochester Civic Music is seeking submissions from local/regional bands and musicians interested in performing as part of either Down by the Riverside or the forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts. This is a paid performance opportunity. All musical genres will be considered and original material is preferred.

 

APPLY ONLINE HERE:

https://forms.gle/4jhdpoTqmrBZVjzCA 

 

 

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To be eligible for consideration, bands/musicians must meet the following requirements:

  • Have enough material to fill at least a 45 minute set
  • Provide their own backline (on-stage instruments and amplification)

Preference will be given to bands/musicians: 

  • With a direct tie to the 11 county region (Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona)
  • That perform original music
  • That have not been selected for an opening slot within the last 5 years

Applications must be submitted using this form:

APPLY ONLINE HERE: https://forms.gle/4jhdpoTqmrBZVjzCA 

 

All submissions will be considered for either Down by the Riverside or forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts.

 

The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, February 15th. Successful applicants will be contacted after March 15th. 

 

By submitting an application, you are granting Rochester Civic Music the right to share samples of your band's music with headliners who request approval of opening acts.

 

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Rochester Civic Music office at 507-328-2200 or civicmusic@rochestermn.gov 

 

Visit us online at rochestermn.gov/civicmusic.