Want to Play a MBOTMA Festival?

Tell Us About Your Band

Are you a performer, band member, agent or manager interested in getting booked for one of MBOTMA’s Festivals?

Complete the form below to tell us about yourself/the band. Please include details including website, social media links, YouTube or other performance videos.

Please note the following:

Bands that are Members of MBOTMA have exclusive opportunities. Click here for information on becoming a Member Band.
The number of slots for bands outside the Minnesota region are very limited.

August Fest: 6–8 Bands
Winter Weekend: 1–2 Bands
Fall Jam: 1-2 Bands

August Festival headline bands are booked 12-18 months in advance. Secondary stages at August Fest are booked closer to the event.
Fall Jam & Winter Bluegrass Weekend headline bands are booked 8–12 months in advance.
Winter Bluegrass Weekend Showcase slots are for current Member Bands only.

If you, your band, or someone you represent is interested in performing at one of Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association’s festivals or other events, please complete this form. Our selection committees may be in touch as we work on schedules.

It is not necessary to complete this form multiple times.

Member bands of MBOTMA receive advance notice of performance opportunities, and receive other benefits including a number of exclusive opportunities throughout the year.

If you are interested in Band Membership, please click here for more information.

Performer/Band Information

Name of Band/Performer

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Band / Performer Website

Relationship to Band / Performer

Performer/Band Leader Agent/Manager Fan

Genre

Bluegrass Old-Time Related Genre

Social Media Links

YouTube or other Video Links

Festival Interest (you may choose more than one option)

MN Bluegrass August Festival Fall Jam (Early November) Winter Bluegrass Weekend (1st Weekend in March)

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PA Management with Aaron Niehus

The PA is the connection between you as a performer and the audience. It is critical that you have a solid understanding of how to make the most effective use of all the technology available to you. This workshop will be in 3 segments. 11 am will be setting up the PA then at 11:30 learn to work with the single Mic Everyone is welcome. Draw bands are highly encouraged to come. At noon Aaron will shift to PA Management

Song Analysis with Tim Stafford & Phil Nusbaum

Three songwriters will each present an original song. Tim and Phil then will offer thoughts and advice on structure and presentation. Phil Nusbaum will offer thoughts on what broadcasters are looking for when you seek to get your songs played on the air. You do not have to be a songwriter to attend or benefit from these perspectives. Everyone is welcome!

Stagecraft, The Art of Putting on a Show

With Brent Fuqua and Becky Schlegel These two veteran performers go beyond the setlist to discuss ways you can take your next show to a new level. Entertain your audiences, have more fun and get more bookings!

Stagecraft will be at noon on Saturday in Studio 2. Q&A is a big part of these Panels so bring your questions!

Booking and Promoting Your Band

With Ellen Stanley, Katryn Conlin and Tom Peschges

This panel promises to be a lively discussion of how to build an audience, and book better gigs! We will cover topics like, Websites, EPK’s, Booking emails, social media strategies and more. As with all of our panel discussions, please bring your questions!