BUSKER/STREET PERFORMER APPLICATION

Buskers and street performers are the artists of street theatre. Musicians playing in the open air, tap dancers hoofing on a sidewalk, a silver-clad living statue, jugglers, mimes, street magicians; these are just some of the characters that come to life when one thinks of 'buskers'.

There is something uniquely beautiful about an artist creating temporary art on the pavement, knowing it will be washed away or trampled after they are finished.

If you are a busker or street performer, we would like to introduce you to our receptive audience. Please read through the rules below, and apply if you think you would be a good fit for the festival.

Busker/Street Performer Rules and Policies
Buskers/street performers must apply, be approved, and coordinate their performance with the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. Once approved, you will be assigned a place, date and time and issued credentials by the Deep Ellum Arts Festival.

If a performer is under 18, there must be an accompanied guardian who will take responsibility.

All performances must be considered family-friendly. Obscenity or indecency will not be tolerated. Buskers are allowed to collect tips, but are not allowed to ask for money or require payment. Performers may place a donation basket. CD/merch sales are also permitted. It is the responsibility of the busker to report all income, including tips, to the state tax commission.

The performer(s) is required to indemnify and keep indemnified, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival against any liability arising from the negligent acts of the performer in connection with the performance.

All buskers/street performers must check in before setting up at the festival office and cooperate with adjacent vendors.

Any busker/street performer determined by the festival staff to not be complying with the festival rules may be asked to leave. Performances must not interfere with festival operations or any vendor’s ability to do business. The festival staff has the authority to move and reassign performer spots to facilitate festival operations.

The Deep Ellum Arts Festival is not liable for any injury, theft or damage to either the busker/street performer or their property arising out of, or pertaining to, the preparation or participation; whether such injury, theft, or damage occurred prior, during, or after the festival, the performer agrees to indemnify and hold the festival harmless for and against any claims for such injury, theft or damage. For your application to be considered, you must review and agree to the performance terms and conditions.
Busker/Street Performer Name
Primary Contact Name
First Last
Primary Contact email
Primary Contact Phone
Primary Contact Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Description of performance for public website
Type of Performance
Image
An image that would best represent you. Image format in jpeg only, preferred size 1200px wide.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png.
Website
Youtube Video
Favorite Recording Link
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Preferred Performance Day
Preferred Performance Time
Additional Info
Do you have a Booking Code?*
If you have not been given one, please select no.
- Yes
- No
Booking Code
*
- check box to indicate your acceptance of the Performance Agreement & Terms
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Busker/Street Performer Rules and Policies