2027 Artist Submissions

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 15, 2026 | 11:59pm EST

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR SUBMISSION

globalFEST, founded in 2003, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to move international music and regional American music into the center of the performing arts field. Our work is based on the belief that music is a driving force toward a society that values cultural diversity as a source of unity rather than division.

To that end we produce an annual winter and summer festival, an annual conference focused on international music matters, an annual awards ceremony, a new globalFEST touring fund, and other programs year-round.

This year's winter festival will take place on January 17th, 2027 at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall and is considered a reveletory cultural event, attracting over 500 performing arts industry professionals and over 2,000 open-minded music fans. globalFEST is a part of the annual Arts Presenters Conference (APAP) and JanArtsNYC.

The festival provides a platform for 10 highly curated, outstanding and tour-ready artists to perform full sets in front of hundreds of industry professionals on three unique stages inside Geffen Hall.

Participating artists have gone on to tour at theaters, events and festivals across the country and around the world. Tours, cultural exchanges, and press that result from participating at globalFEST build an ever-widening audience for global and regional American music and, by extension, an increase in cultural diplomacy, international cooperation and collaboration.

To see previous gF artists, visit https://www.globalfest.org/gfartists/alumni-artists.
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globalFEST 2027 | Artist Submission Form

You can continue to make changes to your application until April 15, 11:59pm EST. You must hit "Submit" to submit your application. When your application has been received, you will receive an e-mail confirmation to the email address used to submit the application.
Please note: Artists are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and visas. globalFEST provides a $500 reimbursement to each band member plus one support person towards their expenses. gF partner Tamizdat Artist Services offers gF artists low-cost visa application services. This year we have set strict timelines for starting the visa process.
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Who is filling out this application?*

First NameLast Name
What is your role with the band?*
SUBMISSION DETAILS
- Past globalFEST participants are not eligible to apply.
- There is a $20 application fee.
- Once started, you must complete the entire submission. You cannot return to a partially completed application. Please use the checklist at the link below to prepare the materials needed to apply in advance. We recommend first answering the questions in a separate document before filling in the form.
- We base our invitations in large part on live performances. Therefore, we must see at least three live performance videos, preferably in front of an audience and not edited. Other videos are acceptable as supplemental material.
- We only accept 3 submissions per agent/agency. Do not send us your whole roster.
- We prioritize artists who have a firm commitment and ability to tour North America in 2027 - 2028.
- We prioritize artists who have an agent or manager attending APAP (Association for Performing Arts Professionals) conference or will be in New York during the conference. Our experience shows that artists who have an agent or manager attending APAP or who are in NY during APAP have more successful outcomes following gF.
- Notifications will be sent on or around the beginning of June 2026.
- Should you have any questions not listed here, please email info@globalfest.org
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About the Artist/Band
Artist/Band Name*
YesNoI/We are US-basedI/We do not need a visa to travelOther
How many musicians are in the group, what are their names, and what instruments do they play?*
Please be specific.
What country was each band member born in?*
Due to current U.S. visa policies, this is essential information for the application as some exceptions to obtaining visas apply. Please be sure to read important information on visas below, as this is constantly evolving.
What city and country is each band member currently based in?*
What nationality is each band member, and what passport do they hold? *
Please be specific
Band Bio and Description*

Please use your OWN words to describe the band and its style of music (200 words or less). 0/200
Are you submitting a special project of your band? If so, please describe how this is different than your touring group.*

The better we understand your proposal the better we can evaluate the submission 0/100
Artist Website*
Artist Instagram*
Artist Facebook
NoYes, NYC
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Please tell us the City, venue, and year of select performances in NY and in the U.S. in the last 5 years

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If you are selected to perform at globalFEST, how will you fund your participation?*
Section 2

Artist/Band Materials
Please provide us with links to artist/band's live music and promotional materials. Links to YouTube/Vimeo, Bandcamp, or Soundcloud are ideal, although we will accept links from other streaming platforms. We will only review individual links to videos - do not send the band’s YouTube channel/page.

IMPORTANT: Please only include videos that represent the current band and the project you are submitting.

We base our invitations on live performances. Please include three live performance videos, with an audience. Other videos are acceptable as supplemental material.

If you are submitting a full length concert video, you must include a timecode to indicate what section we should watch or your video may not be viewed.

Please ensure that your privacy settings allow us to view your weblinks without a password!
Live Performance Link #1*
Live Performance Link #2*
Live Performance Link #3*
Additional Video Link (optional)
Additional Video Link (optional)
Streaming Link (ex: Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, etc.)*
Press/EPK Link*
Backline and Stage Plot*

Browse Files

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Artist Agency Information
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Agent Name*
Agency Name*
Agency E-mail*
Agency Phone Number*

Area / country CodePhone Number
Agency WhatsApp*

Area / country CodePhone Number
Agency Website*
Manager Name*
Manager Email*
Manager Phone Number*

Area / Country CodePhone Number
Artist/Band Direct Email*
Artist WhatsApp or Phone Number*
NoYes

Do you plan to attend the APAP Conference or will you be in NYC during APAP/gF time period?

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My agency will attend APAP and will have a booth
I will attend APAP without a booth
If my artist is selected for globalFEST, I will attend APAP
I am an artist and I plan to attend APAP
I do not plan to attend APAP but I will be in NY during the the APAP conference time period for other events
I will attend the gF Wavelengths conference
I will not be in NYC during this time

Learn more about Association for Performing Arts Professionals Conference (APAP) here

Learn more about JanArtsNYC here

Learn more about the Wavelengths Conference here

How did you learn about the globalFEST call for submissions?

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You can continue to make changes to your application until April 15, 11:59pm EST. You must hit "Submit" to submit your application.

When your application has been received, you will receive an e-mail confirmation to the email address used to submit the application.
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