Clone of 2025 Bitter Jester Music Fest - Judges Signup

  • 20th Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival

    2026 Judge's Signup - Please Share Some Info...

  • If you are a returning judge: please check out your current bio and let us know if anything needs updating.

  • Are you a new or returning judge?*
  • What needs to be updated? Please CHECK ALL THAT APPLY...*
  • Do you have a new bio to upload?*
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  • May we continue to use your old photos as well?*

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  • Do you have a website?*
  • When are you free to judge in 2026? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. Call Times shown below (concert start times = 5:30pm for Prelims, 2pm for the Finale)*

  • Please make a note of the date(s) you selected. -- Thanks so much for your interest and we hope to work with you soon!

    Due to the popularity of this event we are unable to work with every judge who signs up. We'll be thoughtfully selecting judges in the near-future and will keep you posted ASAP.

  • Judging Sign-up Form

    Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival

  • Thanks for your interest in judging the Bitter Jester Music Festival! To complete this sign-up you will need the following:

    • Your summer availability;
    • Your contact information;
    • A detailed written bio (you can upload a file or type your bio);
    • A headshot (required) + music/work photos (if you have them).
    • We'd also appreciate some additional FUN photos of you, too!

    If you don't have everything, please return soon. If you can't judge this summer, don't worry! We'd still like to get your info or the future.

    Click here to check out WGN TV's overview of our festival.

    Thanks and we'll see you at the end of the form...

  • Are you ready to proceed?*
  • Have you judged for us before?*
  • Can you be a judge this summer?*
  • On which dates are you free in 2026? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. Call Times shown below (concert start times = 5:30pm for Prelims, 2pm for the Finale)*
  • Are you embarrassed that you were unprepared?
  • That's ok, we forgive you.
  • Wait a second. You came UNPREPARED and you're annoyed at us?
  • Would you be even more annoyed to find out that answering these questions has no bearing on anything?

  • Yeah, well, we forgive you anyway. And now you don't even have an option to respond, so HA! Joke's on you.

  • Yeah, well, you should be. Just a little.

  • Well, then you're very welcome. And thanks for playing. Looking forward to getting your info!

  • You're forgiven. And thank you for playing. We're looking forward to getting your info!

  • We aren't surprised. You clearly have some anger issues. Do you agree with that assessment?

  • Well that's ok. You ARE forgiven. Now gather your photo and a short bio and try again soon.

  • Easy, killer. Well at least we're getting somewhere. Why don't you gather your things and try filling out this form again when you're more prepared.

  • Holy CRAP you're angry! Take a breath and try again.

  • Sorry, wrong answer. Please try again.

  • EASY! Why are you YELLING?? Plese come back and finish this form when you have your shit together.

  • Judge's Contact Information

    Annual Bitter Jester Music Festival
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  • You're Almost Done!

    Just a few final questions...
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  • One Last Thing...

    As a non-profit producing free shows, any donation, even a small one, is always hugely appreciated.
  • Would you like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts, NFP, the 501(c)(3) public charity the produces the Bitter Jester Music Festival?*

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  • THANK YOU!!

  • No problem!

    We really appreciate (and value!) your time & expertise as a judge!

  • Please Note: You will need to complete your donation before the information you entered in this form is uploaded & submitted.

  • Are you willing to share a brief testimonial?*
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