• UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session

  • All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, August 21, 2026.

     

    Please read the 2027 UP NEXT! application guidelines here.

     

    Questions? Please contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org 

  • PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

    The information below is the point of contact for this application. All information pertaining to the status of this application will be sent to person listed below.

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  • ARTIST INFORMATION

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  • AGENT/MANAGER INFORMATION (if applicable)

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  • Current APAP Membership Status:*
  • PITCH PRESENTER INFORMATION (two max)

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  • UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session

  • All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm Eastern on Friday August 21, 2026.

    Guidelines for the 2027 UP NEXT! can be found here.

    Questions? Please contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org 

  • COVER LETTER ABOUT THE PROJECT/WORK (one page max)

    The cover letter should briefly describe how the project or work came to be developed, including key individuals involved (e.g. artists, producers, partners), thematic content or focus, target audiences and any other elements that make it unique.  Also include information about the presenters, content and format of the proposed UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session presentation.

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  • Discipline/Genre*

  • Is the work meant for Youth and Family Programming?*
  • What is the performance fee range?*
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  • UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session

  • All applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm Eastern on Friday August 21, 2026.

    Guidelines for the 2027 UP NEXT! can be found here.

    Questions? Please contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org

  • OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

    Applicants may submit up to three (3) electronic attachments such as news articles, press releases, photos or a link to an electronic press kit. Applicants may submit a link to one online video clip of a performance or rehearsal (3 minutes max) for the Selection Team to review.

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