To submit, please mail complete contact information (group contact, phone #, e-mail, and mailing address) along with a press kit, past performances list and a NTSC DVD of a recent performance with at least 5 minutes of highlights in the review time.
Contact: Jason Chin at (212) 777-5678, extension 226 or JChin@capaonline.org
In its 30th year, the Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival is a free day-long celebration of Asian Pacific American culture and community which features a live Music & Dance Showcase, children’s activity programs, martial arts demonstrations, traditional craft workshops, a food court and over 100 Asian and Asian Pacific American organizations ranging from government, educational, political, cultural and businesses operating information tables and tents. The event has a history of high media coverage featured in the New York Times, Newsday, the Village Voice, TimeOut magazine, NY1 News, and many ethnic papers.
On May 3rd, 2009, from noon-6pm, 10 performing arts groups from the New York tri-state area will take the stage in front of an audience of over 10,000 at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. We are currently seeking submissions from artists and companies working in music and/or dance including folk, traditional, and contemporary expressions. Must be appropriate for a family oriented 20-minute performance on an outdoor stage (15’X20’X24′). Performers are paid a $100.00 honorarium.
For more information, visit www.capaonline.org.
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, February 20th, 2009
Mailed submissions should be sent to:
Jason Chin
Jellybean Music Group
220 East 23rd Street
Suite 905
New York, NY 10010-4650
Interested parties may contact CAPA directly by e-mailing Jason Chin at jchin@capaonline.org