2017 GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW
ENTERTAINER APPLICATION – Deadline: January 15, 2017
ABOUT GATHERING OF NATIONS
Annually in April, more than 3000 Native American singers and dancers will attend the largest Pow wow in North America in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Pow wow, is a festive atmosphere featuring both traditional & competition Pow wow singing & dancing and includes the mainstays of this great event: Miss Indian WorldPageant and Crowning, Indian Traders Market (Arts & Crafts vendors), Pow wow Alley (food court) and Stage 49. Stage 49 provides an additional musical and performance alternative to the Pow wow, where entertainers have the opportunity to showcase their talents before a major, and global audience. Entertainers are also featured in the Pow wow arena prior to Grand Entry and strolling entertainers in the Pow wow Alley area.
VERY IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTE:
The 3 performance area’s whichinclude: Pow wow Alley (strolling entertainers), Pow wow Arena & Stage 49 are offered and produced as “courtesy stage opportunities” for entertainers who are already independently planning to attend the Gathering of Nations Pow wow. Entertainers are responsible for their own transportation; accommodations and performance fees are not available.
BENEFITS:
- Line-up will be listed in Gathering of Nations Program
- Web link to entertainer site from GON website and GON Stage 49 facebook
- Web link included within GON e-newsletters (30,000+ readers) when lineup finalized.
- Exposure to a local, national and international audience
- Possible additional media opportunities (newspapers, radio, tv appearances)
- Festival Band Backlineprovided
- Professional Stage, Sound & Lighting
- Shared merchandise sales area
- 100% merchandise sales to the entertainer
- Live webstream broadcast of performances(only Stage 49 and subject to any weather/technical difficulties)
- Performances will be featured on the GON Youtube channel (only Stage 49 and subject to any weather/technical difficulties)
DEADLINES (all subject to change and fluctuations):
OCTOBER1ST CALL FOR GON ENTERTAINERS (SOCIAL MEDIA)
NOVEMBER2ND CALL FOR GON ENTERTAINERS (GON NEWSLETTER)
DECEMBER3RD CALL FOR GON ENTERTAINERS (GON NEWSLETTER)
DECEMBER 31APPLICATION DEADLINE
MID JANUARY ENTERTAINERS BEGIN TO BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL
FEBRUARYENTERTAINER LINE UP ANNOUNCED
WHO NEEDS TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION?
-Everyone
-Due to the amount of applications we receive, a standardized application for everyone provides for efficient processing.
-Applications will be processed with 7 working days of receipt.
-Keep in mind, the information provided through your application will also be used to promote selected entertainers
WHAT IF I MISS THE DEADLINE?
-We encourage you to still submit your application.
-Only fully completed applications are reviewed
Ifselected and a performance spot opens up on the schedule you will be contacted to see if you are still available.
BEFORE YOU FILL OUT THE APPLICATION, READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY:
-Family oriented performances only.
If your CD has an “EXPLICIT WARNING” label on it, it is not appropriate for GON audiences.
Music or Video’s submitted and containing profanity will not be considered.
-Be neat and professional
-All applicable areas must be filled out (unless specifically noted for Dance Groups or non-musical acts).
-All requested information is mandatory and must be submitted along with application.
-SLOPPY,ILLEGIBLE or INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered
(If using the MS Word version, make an effort to keep the lines neat and/or delete the lines as needed)
-Submitting a PHOTOGRAPH of this APPLICATION is not acceptable
-Do not send any part of application by “Cloud” or online storage (i.e. dropbox, etc.)
-Do not imbed photos in any part of this application. Attach your photos to the email.
-Do not send a full biography or any additional information. It will be requested when needed.
-Please email (or call) with any questions about the application.
Please return only pages 3, 4 and 5 by January 15, 2017 to emergence productions, who are the Gathering of Nations Entertainment Coordinators.
-Return applications by email or mail only
-Cloud or photographed applications not accepted.
Email:
Mail: P.O. Box 1991 Corrales, NM 87048
If you do not receive an email within 3 working days confirming Emergence Productions has received your application follow up by calling 505.867.7976 or email:
Thank you and please let us know how we can be of further assistance!
Performer/Group Name:
Main Contact Person:
Hometown (city/state/country):
Group Tribal Affiliation:NONE (check here):
Phone:2nd Phone #:
Email:
WEBSITE (REQUIRED):- Afacebook fan page, reverbnation, etc. are acceptable. If you do not have a website
for your group – create one)
- You may list several (i.e. Twitter, Reverbnation, etc.)
Primary WEBSITE ADDRESS:
Additional:
TYPE OF GROUP (CHOOSE ONE AND GENRE REQUIRED):
BANDHow manyin group?
What genre?
for example: rock, blues, country, hip hop, etc
SOLO ACTDo you perform with instruments? NO YES If yes, what kind?
Do you perform to a track? NO YES If yes, what do you use?
CD iPod Other:
What genre?
for example: flautist, storytelling, hand drum etc.
DANCE GROUPHow many in group? What type of dance(s)?
Do you perform with instruments? NO YES If yes, what kind?
Do you perform to a track? NO YES If yes, what do you use?
CD iPod Other:
COMEDYHow many in group?
Do you perform to a track? NO YES If yes, what do you use?
CD iPod Other:
OTHERHow many in group?
Describe:
Short Biography: (3-4 sentences maximum)
What makes your act unique? (3-4sentences maximum)
DISCOGRAPHY (IF APPLICABLE):
List up to 5 recent releases: CD, DVD, EP, etc.
NOTABLE APPEARANCES/INFORMATION:
For example: TV appearances, awards, radio play,
Award nominations, articles, CD release news, etc.
You may include online links
MUSIC – VIDEO– PHOTO
Your application will not be considered if these items are not included or if there is profanity in the items you sent
- MUSICMP3 SAMPLES: (not required by dance groups or non-musical acts)
Specifications: MP3’s or specific song links only (CD by mail)
Do NOT send a general website link
Do NOT send via a cloud- dropbox – google drive, etc.
I have submitted the following:Check one
- 2 music linksare included in email
- OR 2 MP3 music files attached to your email
- OR CD will be mailed(must be rec’d by 01.15.17)
- VIDEO – LIVE PERFORMANCES ONLY - REQUIRED BY ALL
Specifications:Video link must be of a live performance (uploaded to youtube, facebook, vimeo, website, etc.)
Videos do not have to be professionally shot and may be a rehearsal video
NO music videos
NO music/photo/video collages set to a song
Do NOT send via a cloud- dropbox – google drive, etc.
I have submitted the following:Check one
- 2 video links are included in email
- OR CD/DVD will be mailed(must be rec’d by 01.15.17)
- PHOTO – REQUIRED BY ALL
Specifications:Do NOT send via a cloud- dropbox – google drive, etc.
Do NOTembed any photos in this application
Do NOT send a “candid” photo, if you do not have a “posed” group photo – take one
High resolution photo (minimum of300 DPI)
NO: text, special shapes, frames, stretching or band logos on photo
If you are a group, individual photos of the band members are not acceptable
Do not embed the photo within a document (i.e. MSword or PDF)
If you do not have a group photo, take one, if selected, this is the photo the world will see.
I have submitted the following:Check one
- Photo is attached to email
- OR Check here if you are mailing photo on a CD:(must be rec’d by 01.15.17)
- ORCheck here if you mailing a photo:(must be rec’d by 01.15.17)
If you are mailing a photo, must be on quality photo
paper (not regular paper)
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