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Arts in the Parks Performer Inquiry Form

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Live Performance Inquiry Form

Band/Group/Artist Name

What is the name of the band, group or artist who will perform?

Series Preferences

Please indicate the Arts in the Parks Performance Series at which you are interested in performing. Check all that apply.

Monday Morning Kids' Series

Wake up to Mondays at Moir and Valley View parks. Bring your family and friends alternating weeks at these two popular locations throughout the summer to enjoy music, dancing, magic, storytelling and much more! The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. and each show lasts approximately one hour.

Tuesday Performance Series

The sounds of summer echo throughout the Normandale Lake Bandshell area on select Tuesdays in the summer when some of Bloomington’s best music and dance takes the stage. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

Midweek Music & Market

Midweek Music & Market offers top notch music, a mini farmers market, a beer garden, lawn games, and up to seven food trucks, making it one of the largest weekly food truck events in the area! It's everything you need to enjoy your Wednesday evenings in July and August in the Bloomington Civic Plaza east lot. Market, food and beer sales open 5-8 p.m., music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday Blockbusters

The Thursday Blockbusters Series is part of our Evening Performance Series at Normandale Lake Bandshell. Throughout the summer we host some of the best entertainment in the Twin Cities as well as food vendors to handle your dinner plans. Food and beer service opens at 6:30 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m.

Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday offers free, family-friendly live entertainment. This series is sure to be a fun way to spend summer afternoons in Bloomington. Events take place 4 - 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at locations throughout the city. Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you.

Other Arts in the Parks Events

Summer Fete, Kites and Bites, additional music festivals, etc.

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Phone Number

Primary Email Address

Legal Name (if any)

If performance group is an LLC or other corporation, please provide the full legal name of the entity.

Performer Web Presence

Please tell us your website address, YouTube channel, and social media site(s). These will be used to allow us to listen to tracks, watch live performances, etc. and also for promotion of your performance if you are chosen to participate in Arts in the Parks.

Performance Description

Briefly describe the band/group/artist and what type of live performance you offer (musical genres, live theater genre, magic, spoken word, etc.)

Instruments / Equipment

Please list the instruments and number of pieces including vocalists in your Performance Group/Band.

If you are a non-musical artist, please describe any equipment used for your performance.

Other information

If there is anything else you’d like us to consider, please include it here.

Signature

Entering your first and last name will serve as your signature, acknowledging you have read and understand the rules and considerations below.

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OVERVIEW, POLICY AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department welcomes bands, groups, musical acts and other live entertainers to perform at events taking place during the summer Arts in the Parks series.

Arts in the Parks/Special Events performers are chosen at the sole discretion of City staff. All dates will be scheduled in advance and confirmed with performers. Performers will be required to sign a contract with the City and must provide a minumum of 24 hours notice of inability to show for an event. No call-no shows are subject to losing future performing opportunities.

All events are held outdoors and typically occur rain or shine. Cancellation/postponement of events may be done by City staff in accordance with City emergency preparedness guidelines.

Contact Information

Parks and Recreation Department

952-563-8877

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