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  • CALL FOR MUSIC SPOTLIGHT STAGE

  • ARTS ON TERRY 
    SUNDAY, September 13, 2026 FROM 1:00 - 5:00 PM
    MUSIC FROM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

    Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, Bands...
     
    The Patchogue Arts Council is accepting submissions from music artists with original music interested in participating in Arts on Terry 2026 a contemporary art street fair on September 13, 2026, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Arts on Terry will take place on Terry Street and Taylor Lane adjacent to the Artspace building in Patchogue. Four (4) music acts will be chosen to perform a 30min set of ORIGINAL music on the main spotlight stage.

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    Stage Details
    • A full sound system with stage monitors will be provided by Dynamix Productions NY
    • The stage is approx. 25'x15', 2-3" off the ground, and covered.
    • You will have to bring your own instruments/backline/drum kit.
    • You must have 30 minutes' worth of original music. This is not for cover bands.
    • Selected bands will be paid a stipend of $300/per act.
    • 4 acts will be chosen for 30-minute sets. There will be time between acts for setup/strike and sound check.

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    Submission Details
    • Submissions due BY August 12, 2026. 11:59PM
    • Artists will be notified through email no later than August 17, 2026.
    • Look out for an email from ArtsOnTerry@gmail.com 
    • NO SUBMISSION FEES
     
    Submission Guidelines
    • Please submit 1-5 photos of you or your band (and/or a logo if you have).
    • Please ALSO submit 1-2 live performances and/or links to your original music.
    (Please use Spotify links that don't require an account to listen.)
    • Social media links | IG, FB, etc, and/or Website
    • Artist bio, or an artist statement.
    • Submissions that do not follow ALL of the above guidelines will not be considered.
    • Only digital submissions sent by end of day August 12, 2026, will be considered.

    ***Note: We now have an event-specific email. Correspondence for this year's event will come from ArtsOnTerry@gmail.com

    Any questions, please reach out to our stage curator:
    Kevin Wieser - @blueowlarts - ArtsOnTerry@gmail.com

  • Do you have enough original music to fill a 30min set?*
  • These next few questions will help us advocate for more funding for this type of opportunity for musicians.

  • Do you make a full-time living by being a musician? (musician =/= school music teacher)*
  • In the past 6 months, approximately what percentage of your performances were unpaid or for exposure (vs. paid gigs)?*
  • On average, how much is your band typically paid per performance on Long Island?*
  • Would you say there are ample paid opportunities for musicians on Long Island?*
  • Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. Your responses help us advocate for more funding opportunities for musicians.

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