Artist Expression of Interest 2026

Palm Springs Pride is now accepting expressions of interest for entertainment for the 2026 Pride Festival and signature Pride events throughout the year. Be featured with local LGBTQIA artists, headliners, and allies who promote visibility, equality, and empowerment through music and beyond while highlighting the expansive diversity and inclusivity of Palm Springs and everything it has to offer.

Palm Springs Pride Festival brings together artists and music lovers from around the world to make connections, elevate their careers, and celebrate the magic of live music, from legendary performers to the most exciting new talent locally and globally. Submit now for the opportunity to perform at Palm Springs Pride.

Please keep in mind that the priority deadline to submit a request is July 31, 2026. Requests submitted after July 31 will not be in the Pride Magazine. The absolute last day to submit a request is September 4.

**Due to the large amount of interest, please refrain from contacting the Palm Springs Pride team regarding the status of your expression of interest. We simply do not have the volunteer bandwidth to reply to each inquiry.**

The Palm Springs Pride Festival is produced by the 40-year-old Palm Springs Pride, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in the United States of America.

Artist / Act Name, Stage Name / Drag Name:

One act per application

Artist Legal Name

First NameLast Name

Artist Pronouns

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Artist Current City

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How does the artist identify?

Artist Biography

Provide brief biography that can be used for publicity purposes0/400

Genre

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Genre:

Which event are you applying for?

Performance Description

Please describe your performance0/400

This act is a drag performance

Please choose one

# of persons on stage performing including the main artist:

How long have you been actively performing under this name?

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Have you performed for the Palm Springs Pride Festival or any of our signature events before?

Name any other festivals where the artist has performed

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Please list any current developments that we should know about

Such as news releases, collaborations, tours, etc.

Performance Fee
Palm Springs Pride offers a standard performance stipend to artists.

Artists selected to perform may choose to receive a stipend or donate it to Palm Springs Pride's community-building and grassroots programming that advance equality and respect for LGBTQ people locally, nationally, and globally.

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Primary contact (Responsible Party - Agent or Talent)

First NameLast Name

Mailing Address for the lead performer listed as Legal Name:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry

Primary contact's phone

Area CodePhone Number

Primary contact's email

Confirmation Email

EPK, Social Media & Web
Electronic Press Kit (EPK)

An EPK, short for electronic press kit, is a pre-packaged set of promotional materials for a person, company, or organization, distributed to members of the media for promotional use. If available, please upload your EPK below, along with any files, documents, or flyers you deem helpful for promoting your performance.

2 files max. 20mb max.

Browse Files

Select files or drag and drop files here

Notable Press URL/s
Copy & paste URL/s to articles if applicable.

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Headshots for Promotional Use / Group Photo

Browse Files

2 files max. Please submit high resolution .png files only

Facebook URL

If available, enter here

Instagram URL

If available, enter here

TicTok URL

If available, enter here

Website URL

Enter if available

Apple Music URL

Enter URL

Bandcamp URL

Enter URL

Spotify URL

Enter URL

Youtube URL

Enter URL

Technical Rider Information is Required

A technical rider should include a stage plot, channel list/input list, and equipment.
All applicants must provide a list of backline and/or equipment needs.
You may upload multiple files in pdf, doc, docx, avi, jpg, jpeg format

Browse Files

or drag and drop files here

Media Release

By agreeing to perform, the artist/performer acknowledges that there will be media, photographers, video, and other documentation systems on-site, and Palm Springs Pride cannot be held responsible for the use of any images taken. Palm Springs Pride reserves the right to use any images it controls for future advertising and promotion with no compensation to the artist/performer.

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Demographics

By submitting this application, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and that you agree to its contents

Palm Springs Pride reserves the right to refuse any applicant without explanation.

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