Solar Flare 2026 Band Application

Thank you for your interest in performing at Solar Flare Music Festival, presented by Houston Music Classifieds! This year’s festival will take place at [LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED] in Houston, TX on August 28 and 29. We’re looking for artists of all genres who bring energy, originality, and a spirit of community to the stage. Musicians will need to play live original music!

Please fill out the form below with your info, music links, and performance footage.

We also encourage you to fill out our Houston Music Classifieds Band Registry to be a part of a resource used by venues and bands to build out their shows.

Application deadline: June 6, 2026
Festival date: August 28 -30, 2026

Not all who apply will be accepted but may be considered for other opportunities.

This is a paying performance opportunity.

Name of Band Contact (The person who books and coordinates for your band)

First NameLast Name

Email of Band Contact

example@example.com

Phone Number of Band Contact

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Band Name

formatted exactly as you want it to appear.

Band Instagram Handle

ex: @solarflaremusicfest (NOT THE LINK)

LINK to your Recorded Music

Whatever you think is best representation of y'all's work! If no recorded music put N/A or a different live performance video is also welcome.

LINK to a video of a live band performance

If you don't have a public performance, a video of a rehearsal or something is fine as long as y'all are performing live! It does need to be at least a minute of footage

Genre

Original Music?

ALL Band Members who will be performing.

Bios are used to help inform audience about your band and your vibe! These can be whatever you want with a few guidelines

250 Words MAX
Written in third person ex: "Houston Music Classifieds started as a spreadsheet and slowly trasitioned into a nonprofit organization. They collect, distribute, and create resources for artist and audiences in Houston, TX."

Stage Plots are important so we can create the BEST experience for you! If you've never made one before you can check out examples HERE. You can make your own for free HERE.

Band Bio

ex: "Houston Music Classifieds started as a spreadsheet and slowly trasitioned into a nonprofit organization. They collect, distribute, and create resources for artist and audiences in Houston, TX."0/250

Band Pictures! Upload 5-6 photos you would like us to use for promotional materials if selected! Please make sure these do not have text or stickers, are in full color, and are not distorted in any way. If your band has a logo please upload that as well

Stage Plot

Lyric Quotes 3-5 for us to use! Format as "Lyrics" - Song Title

Are you based in the Greater Houston, TX area?

What is your connection to Houston then?

Dates y'all are available

Anything else we should know?