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Artist Apply

We are not currently accepting applications for our forth-coming 2025 festival.
Please see below for application criteria and check back in with in the new year!

The Bridgetown Bluegrass & Folk Festival seeks hard-working artists that are actively creating new and original music, and demonstrate a commitment to bringing that music to the public through consistent live performance. In this submission form, tell us about yourself/your band, send us links to your music, and show us what you've been up to. Submissions for Bridgetown 2024 close on March 1, 2024. All artists will be offered at least one 30 minute set, wristbands for the day of the fest, access to Bridgetown Green Room and Hospitality Lounges, and a +1 per band member.

RADIUS CLAUSE: All artists confirmed for Bridgetown 2024 will be asked to not play any other Portland area (100 mile radius) shows in the festival month (TBD) of 2024 and to not announce any other Portland area shows in the following month 2024 and beyond until after their set at the festival. We are open to exceptions to this request, but ask that they are discussed with us before confirming your appearance.