Entertainer Application

For the first time, the 2023 Tucson Festival of Books will feature strolling entertainers mingling with the public on the University of Arizona Main Mall on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5.

A limited number of performers will be selected to enhance the festive atmosphere of the event.

Applications will be accepted until 5 pm on Friday, January 20. Applicants should check the “strolling entertainer” option in the “Areas” drop-down menu.

All types of family-friendly performer will be considered. Examples could include singer/songwriters/instrumentalists (original or public domain material), jugglers, clowns, close-up magicians, etc.

Performers chosen through this process will be assigned time slots and performing areas by the Festival. Sound amplification is not permitted. Entertainers are not paid by the Festival but are permitted to have tip jars/baskets. Acts who are not selected through this process are not permitted to perform at the Festival.

Questions should be directed to entertainment@tucsonfestivalofbooks.org.

Your information

First name*

Last name*

Email address*

Phone*

Please include area code with your phone number. Your personal information is kept confidential.

Group information

Name of group*

Size of group*

This only needs to be an estimate of the number of people in the group.

Participated last year*

Specify whether or not you participated last year as an entertainer.

Description of act*

Performance props*

Describe equipment, instruments, props that will be used for the performance, including quantity.

Setup time*

Length of performance*

Performances are limited to 50 minutes.

Teardown time*

Contact phone*

The cell phone number to call the day of the Festival performance.

Street address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Website URL

YouTube Video URL

A link to a single YouTube video, not a channel. You must own the rights to the video. If your group doesn't publish to YouTube, then leave the field blank.

Facebook URL

Twitter URL

Instagram URL

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram URLs refer to social media and must be a full URL with the https:// prefix. If you are not sure, please leave the field blank.

Performance preference

Day*

AM or PM*

Area/Audience*

The Festival will attempt to accommodate the day, time, and area preferences you select but there are no guarantees.

Additional comments

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