Call for Performers: Lowell Busker Series (Rolling)

Call for Performers: Lowell Busker Series

The City of Lowell, through the Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (CASE), invites local performers to join us for the Lowell Busker Series, hosted in the spring and fall of each year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
General Information & Guidelines
View the Busker Series Guide for more information.

The City of Lowell's Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (CASE) organizes the seasonal Busker Series to promote local creatives while enhancing public engagement in Downtown Lowell. During select evenings, performances by contracted musicians, bands, artists, and performers take place at Mack Plaza, Derby Park, and additional venues.

Accepted Disciplines: While the Busker Series heavily focuses on live music and the creation of art, performances may also include acting, singing, pantomime, juggling, magic, dancing, reading, puppetry, and reciting.

Environment: Applicants must be comfortable working in public areas and in the elements. Multiple performers may be required to share the space, such as the pairing of a musical band and visual artist, though two performers/performing groups of the same discipline will not be paired.

Compensation: Performers will coordinate with CASE to determine compensation rate.

Rules: Performers are responsible for all materials pertinent to their performance. The performance should be appropriate for viewers of all ages. Performances can not feature any commercial, political, or religious content or include the production of items for sale. The performance can not create an undue interference with the passage of the public through a public area. Performances that include fire will not be accepted.

Note on Visual Artists: Visual artists must be Lowell-based. Only visual art applicants that live or hold a studio space in Lowell will be considered.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If spaces fill up for a current Busker Series program, the application will be reviewed for the following season.

Current Busker Series Dates: Applications are no longer being reviewed for the Fall 2024 Busker Series season. Any newly submitted applications will be reviewed in advance of the Spring 2025 Busker Series season.
Application
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Applicant's name and contact information—phone number, email and mailing address. Group applications should include a brief description of the group and identify who the point person is.
Performer Name or Point of Contact for a Group/Band:*

First NameLast Name
Group/Band Name, If Applicable:
Email Address:*
example@example.com
Phone:*
Are you or any individuals in your group younger than 18 years old?*

Yes (individual) - I am younger than 18 years old.Yes (group) - At least one person in my group is younger than 18 years old.No (individual) - I am at 18 years old or older.No (group) - Everyone in my group is 18 years old or older.
Do you maintain a residence or studio space in Lowell, MA?*

Yes: residenceYes: studio spaceNo: I do not maintain a residence or studio space in Lowell, MAOther
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Quick View: Your Performance
Which Busker Series season are you applying for?*
Web Address (if applicable):
Facebook (if applicable):
Instagram (if applicable):
Portfolio (if applicable):
Type of Performance (music, creation of art, reading, etc.)*
Describe your creative discipline and what you would do with the space at the Busker Series.*
Only for visual artists: upload a drawing, sketch, or description of the art you plan on creating. File types accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, and DOCX.

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Call for Performers: Lowell Busker Series

General Information & Guidelines

Application

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Quick View: Your Performance