From December through April we accept submissions by SonicBids or by mail. You must submit an application to be considered for a showcase performance at Dfest.
Where do I go to submit an application to Dfest?
As of now submissions are closed and we are no longer accepting applications. Submissions for Dfest 2009 will begin December 1, 2008. We will have an initial online form at that time and then you can complete your submission on SonicBids or by mail.
I'm a booking agent, how do I get my band booked at Dfest?
If you're booking for what we consider an emerging or unsigned artist, you will still need to go through the application process. For established artists who are routing their summer tour schedules, you should contact our head of talent buying, Davit Souders. Requests to Davit Souders will only be addressed for national acts by established booking agencies.
Email booking@dfest.com for all other booking inquiries and questions.
Are there still slots available at Dfest 2008?
At this time our roster is full. In the case of bands who must cancel for reasons beyond their control, we will be booking our standby artists who are on notice of their standby status. If you have not received a standby artist notification, then it's safe to assume that we don't have a slot for you.
I received a standby artist notice, is there a chance I might be playing?
There is actually a slim chance that standby artists could be invited to showcase still. If you have not been contacted by June 27, then it's probably safe to assume that we weren't able to find a showcase slot for you. We will do our best to email you and let you know for sure by June 27th. We usually do keep a handful of artists on hand as standby artists clear up until the event, because you'd be surprised - everything from broken bones, van breakdowns, etc. can cause a band to cancel in the 11th hour and the standby bands that are planning on coming to Dfest anyways to use their artist badge they receive simply because they submitted an application are usually the bands we select to fill these last minute showcase openings.
I am a standby artist (or a non-selected artist), what's this free badge you're talking about that we get?
Every artist who submits a complete application is eligible to receive one complimentary all-event badge to attend the event. If you were not selected to showcase at Dfest, whether you're a non-selected artist or a standby artist who we have yet to invite for a showcase, email artists@dfest.com and we'll get you on our artist database for one all-event badge. Who in your act gets to use the badge is up to you, but it is good for the conference and the festival.
We do this because we have over 1000 submissions to Dfest and just because your band is not selected does not mean that we want to exclude you from the conference and the opportunities that go along with the conference. Many worthy acts have been turned down simply because we only showcase 150 artist at Dfest.
I'm a non-selected or standby artist and I emailed Dfest for my free badge, but no one has gotten back to me. Have you forgotten about me?
Absolutely not. We have your email in our database and you wil be contacted by mid-June to complete a simple form so that you can get registered for your free badge. Hang in there, we'll get to you shortly - it's important to us that you're able to attend the conference, so we won't forget to follow up with you.
