Deadline Approaching For Performance Artists To Apply For Somerset County Diversity Festival

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Applications are due by Monday, July 17, for musicians, dancers, and entertainers interested in taking part in the 2023 Somerset County Diversity Festival being conducted on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Somerville. Artists will receive payment, and their artforms should reflect the county’s unique and diverse cultures and communities.

Performance Venues
Musical performances will take place for 30 to 45 minutes on the “Show Mobile” stage on Grove and Main streets, and dancers will perform for 10 to 15 minutes on another stage on Main Street.

Payment
“Show Mobile” performers will receive a fixed payment rate of $200 per musician with a cap of $1,600 for a musical artist or band. Dancers will receive a fixed rate of $200 per adult dancer with a cap of $1,600, and dance school performances will receive a flat rate of $200.

Applications
Performers can apply online or obtain an application packet via mail or in person. Download a 2023 Somerset County Diversity Festival Performing Artist Application and a guidelines form here. To obtain an application packet in person, via email or mail, contact Paul Grzella at Grzella@co.somerset.nj.us or 908-203-6044 by Wednesday, July 12.

This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.