Note: applications are due July 1, 2008, and are available here in PDF.The following are the performer categories for BCMFest:
- Tradition-Bearer
Boston is fortunate to have a number of seasoned musicians, people who have helped to shape the strong traditional music scene we enjoy here today. Every year, BCMFest will invite representatives of the Tradition-Bearer category. If you are a leader in the community and know you will be around for the festival, please be in touch. - Performing Professional
Our community is home to many top class musicians; many of whom are often hired to perform throughout the country, as well as in the Boston area and New England. If you are a Performing Professional and would like to apply for the festival, we would love to consider your touring act OR a new collaboration--if there's something you've always wanted to try out, BCMFest is the place to try it out.
Simply:
* Fill out an application
* You do NOT need to send a sound sample, unless you have NEVER BEFORE performed for BCMFest. - Sessioneers
Session players are the lifeblood of the Boston Music Community. BCMFest has proudly presented some of our city's finest session musicians--as some of the newer session players. If you are an active session musician and would like to perform, please apply--and do let us know what other musicians you would prefer to accompany you.
Simply:
* Fill out an application
* You do NOT need to send a sound sample, unless you have NEVER BEFORE performed for BCMFest - New Bands on the Block
Got an act you've started rehearsing and want a great local gig? BCMFest can provide a high-profile outlet for your music! Every year performing slots are available for new acts.
Simply:
* Fill out an application
* Send in a sound sample if you have NEVER BEFORE performed for the fest. - Next Generation
BCMFest is committed to the idea that young traditional musicians are, quite simply, the traditional musicians of the future. Every year performing slots are available for young performers and new collaborations, and we welcome applications from newer groups.
Simply:
* Fill out an application
* Send in a CURRENT sound sample - Open Stage
Are you interested in performing at BCMFest but don't think you can make the application deadline? Or are you new to performing and would like to get a little stage experience? You can sign up to play at the BCMFest Open Stage. Details for registering will be announced. PLEASE NOTE: Open Stage performers do not get free admission to the festival. - Dance Groups
Each year, BCMFest features dance groups performing traditions such as Irish step-dance, Highland, Cape Breton, morris and rapper sword. If your group would like to appear, please apply; groups get in free for the day on which they perform.
Be sure to visit the
Performers section for more information.
