Project Information

Bid Title

Call for Musicians- Cultural Arts Commission Summer 2025 Events

Issuing Agency

City of Sumner

Location

Washington

Published Date

Feb 12, 2025

Closing Date

Feb 16, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Applications are now being accepted for bands and musicians to perform at the City of Sumner’s Cultural Arts Commissions events in 2025, including the popular Music off Main Concert Series.

About the Events:
The Music off Main Concert Series, sponsored by the City of Sumner’s Cultural Arts Commission, is a free summer concert series. The popular concert series is looking to feature a variety of musical performers. The music should encourage a family friendly, fun and relaxing environment for attendees. This year, due to planned construction at Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park, the concert series will “go on tour” and be held at assorted parks in Sumner.

2025 Performance times, dates and locations:
● Music off Main at Rainier View Park on Friday, July 11th, 2025 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
● Music off Main at the Bill Heath Sports Complex on Friday, July 18th, 2025 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
● Music off Main at Seibenthaler Park on Friday, July 25th, 2025 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
● Music off Main concert in conjunction with the Chalk Art Festival at Loyalty Park on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

View information on the parks and locations, visit our website here: https://sumnerwa.gov/parks

Objective:
To attract a wide variety of people to these summer events and to celebrate community, diversity, the arts, and promote Sumner as a family-friendly, welcoming destination.

Proposal Specifications:
The City of Sumner Cultural Arts Commission seeks musicians that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.
● Any range of genres by local or regional acts is desired
● The selected person/s shall perform at one of the event dates and locations listed above
● No profanities are allowed
● Stage, sound equipment and/or technicians for the Music off Main concerts WILL be provided by the Sumner Cultural Arts Commission
● Load-in and sound check are allowed after 4:00 pm on the said dates of performance
● Dressing rooms and hospitality riders are not provided

Selection Criteria:
We are going to evaluate a variety of things, such as music, diversity of artist/s, cost for performance, and quality of material. Covers and originals accepted.

Deadlines:
The deadline for any submittals is midnight on Sunday, February 16th, 2025.

Apply Online Here

The online application is offered in multiple languages. If you don’t want to apply online, you can also download and print the form below. Completed forms should be emailed to Lana Hoover at lanah@sumnerwa.gov or in person to the City of Sumner, attn, Lana Hoover, 1104 Maple St. Sumner, WA 98390 by midnight on Sunday, February 16th, 2025.

Cultural Arts Commission Call to Musicians 2025 Form Download

Categories: Around Town Bids & RFQs Events

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 711130Musical Groups and Artists
• NAICS 711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

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