Headliner or Tribute Band Application for Warner Park

1. Headliner act can be music of any genre and style. Tribute/cover bands are welcome to apply as a headliner.
2. Emerging Artist’s performance must consist of at least 90% original work. They may play no more than two cover songs during their set.
3. Bands must provide their own backline equipment*.
4. Space is limited at Warner Park. For a headliner/tribute band, we can accommodate up to 12 band members; for an Emerging Artist, we can accommodate up to 9 band members.
5. For Warner Park, Emerging Artist must be willing to perform for 45 minutes from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. Headliner act must play two 45-minute sets from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM with a 15-minute intermission between sets.
6. Each performing act must provide a high-resolution photo for print and web use.
7. Each performing act must provide a one-paragraph bio for print and web use.
8. Each performing act must be willing to promote their event via your social media and website by providing appropriate links.
9. Please minimize speaking during your performance. You are there to perform your work.
10. Each performing act may NOT use vocal or instrument backing tracks. Your performance MUST be 100% live.
11. Please, no foul and/or inappropriate language in your lyrics or suggestive body language while on stage. Our concerts are family-friendly events.
12. Don’t be late for line check or your performance. Be ready to perform when called to the stage.
13. Leave your egos at home.

*It may be possible to share some or all backline equipment with the headliner act. VCF’s sound engineer will contact you at least two weeks in advance to confirm. Plan on bringing your own backline equipment.

1. A world-class sound system both stage and house, including crew and qualified engineers
2. A travel stipend ($TBD), payable upon completion of your set
3. A 10’X10’ canopy and space for merchandise sales and general promotion of your band. This includes, table, chairs and basic electricity, if needed.
4. Free parking for ONLY you and your band members. Parking is typically directly behind the stage. However, you may be required to use the adjacent parking structure.
5. A quick line check per instrument and vocal microphones. We will not have time to do a complete sound check.
6. Further rules will be provided to the band’s lead contact person. It is this person’s responsibility to disseminate the information among band members. Respect and courtesy are two ideals we value greatly.