Great Lakes Folk Festival - Information

Info for Performers

Info for Folk Arts Marketplace Vendors

Info for Non-Traditional Food Vendors

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Information
For Artists & Vendors

Information for Performers

Promo Kits
For consideration for the 2005 Great Lakes Folk Festival, please submit a promo kit by MARCH 5 for committee review -- it MUST include:

CD or tape
8 x 10 glossy photograph (color preferred)
Complete bio*
Stage plot
Technical requirements
Hospitality requirements

Performer Criteria
*This is extremely important as it will be used in determining whether or not we feel you meet the following criteria we've established for the festival:

The festival showcases performers who learned their skills within distinct communities and remain rooted in those communities.
Their exposure to performance skills is usually at an early age, learned firsthand (often within their own families) and what they perform is an integral part of their particular culture.
In this modern world, traditional musicians have easy access to other music styles beyond their own and their music often incorporates new influences.
They often perform for audiences outside their own community. But the core of what traditional musicians do continues to be the music that expresses the aesthetics and musicality of their community.
This festival presents artists who best maintain their allegiance to their traditional roots.

Performer Selection
Selection of performers is made by a core group of music specialists with input from national and regional music specialists and a community advisory committee.

Traditional artists who meet the festival criteria are encouraged to direct inquiries, CDs, & press kits to:

Information for Folk Arts Marketplace Vendors

Folk Arts Marketplace Vendor Application Form

Applications are due by April 1 of the year of the festival.

For more information, contact:

Information for Non-Traditional Food Vendors

Non-Traditional Food Vendors Information

Non-Traditional Food Vendors Application Form

Applications are due by April 1 of the year of the festival.

Liquor Control Commission Permission Form

Vendors that wish to sell alcohol in the Sidewalk Cafe area must also submit a request for permission to sell alcohol. Above is a printable Liquor Control Commission permission form that may be used.

For more information, contact:

Bill Matt, Festival Manager
Michigan State University Museum
West Circle Drive
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1045
517-432-4655
mattw@msu.edu