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2. Welcome

   Welcome to the 29th annual Carrboro Music Festival!  Please complete the form below to enter your act's name for consideration for inclusion in this year's festival.  All acts accepted to perform will receive a $250 honorarium for participating.

4. Festival Dates

   The primary date for the 2026 Carrboro Music Festival is Sunday, September 27th.  

6. DEADLINE:

   The deadline for submissions for the 2026 event is Thursday, April 30th.

8. Musician or Band Name*
10. Music Genre*
11. Size of Band (exact # of members)*
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13. Have you participated in the Carrboro Music Festival in previous years?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
15. If so, which year(s)?
17. Were you accepted into the 2025 Carrboro Music Festival?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
19. If you accept an invitation to perform at the CMF 2026, who should the check be made out to, and to which address should the check be sent?*

    You can pick up your check on the day of the festival, the location will be provided. If you are unable to pick-up your check in-person, this is where the check will be sent.  If this is a new payee or new address, we will contact you.  The address submitted is final.

21. Please list your band name, your name, and one other person who has permission to pick up your check.*

     ID will be required for pick-up.

23. Contact Person

    All acts must designate a point of contact for communication with festival organizers. The email address you provide will be our primary way of contacting you for event information. Please take your time and make sure there are no typos or errors.  This point of contact will also receive compensation for the band.

25. First Name*
26. Last Name*
28. Address 1*
30. Address 2
32. City*
33. State*
34. Zip*
36. Email*
37. Phone*
39. To avoid scheduling conflicts with band members that may be playing in the festival with other bands, please complete the following questions.
41. Please list the names of all group members in the fields below.

    Please list the name of each band member, along with their instrument(s) and any associated acts that they may be performing with during this year's event (if applicable). This will help with determining venues, time needed to transport equipment, load in/out, etc.
    
    Please note: Failure to fully complete this section may render this application null and void.

43. Group Member #1
44. Instrument(s)
45. Also performing with (list group(s))
47. Group Member #2
48. Instrument(s)
49. Also performing with (list group(s))
51. Group Member #3
52. Instrument(s)
53. Also performing with (list group(s))
55. Group Member #4
56. Instrument(s)
57. Also performing with (list group(s))
59. Group Member #5
60. Instrument(s)
61. Also performing with (list group(s))
63. Group Member #6
64. Instrument(s)
65. Also performing with (list group(s))
67. Group Member #7
68. Instrument(s)
69. Also performing with (list group(s))
71. Group Member #8
72. Instrument(s)
73. Also performing with (list group(s))
75. Music Samples/Social Media and Marketing

    To allow festival organizers to hear samples of your music, please share links/handles for the primary sites that you currently use.  

    Please only list active accounts.

77. What is the best place for the committee to hear your music?
79. Web Address
81. Other
83. No Online Content?

    If you do not currently have any online content and wish to share music with festival organizers, please contact musicfestival@carrboronc.gov and a representative of the festival will connect with you.

85. Sound Requirements (Please be specific. # of mics required, special instrumentation, etc.)*
87. Please share any additional information that you feel may be important for organizers to know in advance.
89. By submitting this form, I/we acknowledge the Carrboro Music Festival may place my band at any of the event venues and I/we may choose to accept the placement or decline to participate in the event.
    
    Thank you for your interest in applying to be a part of this celebration of music in our community!
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90. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
91. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

92. Submit

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