Feel Good Fest 2026: Performer Submission 🎤🔥

Feel Good Fest 2026: Performer Submission 🎤🔥

Apply to perform at the FREE youth mental health & wellness festival! Share your details and a sample of your talent.
Got talent? We want to see it! 🎤🔥

Feel Good Fest is looking for talented young artists and performers to bring their energy, creativity, and voices to the stage!

Hosted by The Braid, LeBonheur Children's Hospital, and Shelby County Youth & Family Resource Center. Feel Good Fest is a FREE mental health and wellness festival designed to help Shelby County youth ages 13–18 connect, express themselves, build skills, and have fun.

Whether you rap, sing, dance, play an instrument, perform spoken word, or have another talent to share, we want to hear from you!

We're inviting Shelby County artists and performers ages 13–24 to apply to perform at Feel Good Fest on November 21, 2026, at Crosstown Arts in Crosstown Concourse.

Ready to show Memphis what you've got? Complete the form below!
About You
What is your full name?

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
What is your artist/stage name?
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Age on Event Day (November 21, 2026)
Zip Code (Artist must reside in Shelby County)
What is your email address?
example@example.com
What is your phone number?
We'll use this to contact you about your submission.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you applying as a solo artist or a group?
Group Details
If you're performing with a group, what's your group name and what are the names, ages, and contact information (email and/or phone number) of all members in the group?
Please note that the person submitting this form will be the primary contact. If selected, each performer will have to complete an individual performer agreement and any required parental permission forms.
Your Performance
What kind of performance would you like to share? Select all that apply.

Other
What's the name of your song, act, or performance?
Tell us a little about your performance!
How long is your performance?
Performances must be 5 minutes or less, including any introduction or setup that is part of the act.
Technical needs
Do you need to bring any instruments, props, or equipment?
Tell us what you plan to bring.
Are you available to perform on Nov 21, 2026 between 10 AM - 4 PM (5 minutes slots, no more than 2 performances) at Crosstown Arts. We do not provide transportation or instruments.
Show Your Work
Share a video or audio recording of your performance. You can share a link to a video of yourself performing, singing, dancing, rapping, playing an instrument, or showing us your talent. Type not applicable if you do not have a link.
YouTube, Google Drive, TikTok, Instagram, or another accessible link is fine. Make sure we have permission to view it.
If you do not have a link you can upload a sample video/audio file here:

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Is your sample the same as, similar to, or different from your planned act?
Do you have an artist Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or website you'd like to share? (Optional)
You do not need a social media account to be selected.
Performance Guidelines
Before You Hit the Stage 🎤

Feel Good Fest is a celebration of creativity, community, and mental wellness. We want everyone to feel safe, respected, and free to enjoy themselves.

All performances must follow these guidelines:

⏱️5-minute maximum: Your entire performance must be 5 minutes or less.

🧹Keep it clean: No profanity, slurs, sexually explicit language, or inappropriate gestures. Radio edits are welcome!

⚠️No harmful content: No threats, graphic violence, glorification of violence, or content encouraging drug or alcohol use.

🫱🏾‍🫲🏾Respect everyone: No racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or other hateful or discriminatory content. No bullying, harassment, or targeting specific people.

🔞Keep it youth-friendly: No explicit sexual content, simulated sexual acts, nudity, or sexually suggestive choreography inappropriate for a youth event.

✅Use approved music: Any backing tracks, beats, or songs must be clean and submitted for review. This includes background vocals and music played during dance performances.

🚩Keep it safe: No weapons, realistic weapon props, fireworks, flames, dangerous stunts, or throwing objects into the audience.

‼️Stick to your approved performance: Any major changes to your song, lyrics, choreography, performers, or props must be approved by the Feel Good Fest team before the event.

👥Group Rules: If you are performing with a group, every member must fall within the eligible age range (13-24) and live in Shelby County. Individuals that are over 18 cannot attend 'Feel Good Fest' zones or workshops.

💰Not a paid performance: Performers are volunteering their time and promoting their talent. This is not a paid performance.
Do you agree to follow the Feel Good Fest performance guidelines?
Parent/Guardian
If you're under 18, please share the contact information for your parent or legal guardian. We'll contact them if you're selected to perform.
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Does your parent or legal guardian know you're applying to perform at Feel Good Fest?
Final Questions
Why would you like to perform at Feel Good Fest?
How did you hear about this opportunity?

Other
I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee that I will be selected to perform. The Feel Good Fest team will contact selected artists by November 7, 2026 with additional information.
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Feel Good Fest 2026: Performer Submission 🎤🔥

About You

Group Details

Your Performance

Show Your Work

Performance Guidelines

Parent/Guardian

Final Questions