Performer Application

This application is for the 2024 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival held on July 27th & 28th, 2024 at Sloan's Lake Park in Denver, CO. You are applying to be considered as a performer for this event. Applicants must be in good standing with the festival to be considered.

Deadline to apply: April 12, 2024

EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 1ST

We still have spots open at our 360 Stage!

Festival Stages

​Performance slots are 30 minutes long. Band stage slots are 60 minutes.

PERFORMING ARTS STAGE

This stage offers both traditional and contemporary cultural performances

From its beginning in 2001, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has strived to share the very best of the many diverse Asian communities in Colorado on our Performing Arts Stage. But the emphasis hasn't just been on the traditional cultural performances that captures the centuries of traditions that have been handed down and taught from generation to generation. CDBF has also featured the best contemporary Asian American performances, because, Asian Americans play folk, blues, rock, jazz and R&B like other American musicians.

From Christina Yeh's traditional Chinese dance troupe to Mudra Dance Studio's kinetic modern Indian styles; from Denver Taiko's thundering Japanese drums to Chinese American songwriter Dwight Mark's rock and roll soul, we've introduced audiences to the full range of Asian and Asian American entertainment experience, and educated folks while they've had fun!

BAND STAGE

Calling all Musicians!
To showcase our AANHPI musicians, we have a stage in our Coors Light Beer Garden. Our bands range from folk and jazz to blues and rock -- there's even some Pilipino rock and roll! All band performances must be in incriminates of 60 minutes (this includes set up and tear down).

360 STAGE

This stage offers Martial Arts, Cultural Unity, and more!
This stage has a 360 degree view for all audience members. This open stage, under a large tent top is a perfect immersion experience! Please note that this stage used to be on flat on the ground. Due to new park policies and rules this stage will now be slightly elevated.

A Few Things To Remember

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email. Performers will have seven (7) days from the date of the notification to confirm or decline their participation in this year's festival.

ACCEPTED PERFORMERS

All accepted performers will be required to attend a PERFORMER TRAINING MEETING going over safety, on-site logistics, and festival rules.

CONDUCT

All performers are representing the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival brand and are asked to interact with all persons associated with the festival in a respectful manner at all times. Performers shall not use alcohol or other controlled substances while participating in any capacity with the festival, and remain free from the influence of such substances while participating in any capacity with the festival. Performers must be appropriately dressed at all times and not engage in any behavior that is deemed a threat to the safety of anyone participating in the festival. THE COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL WILL NOT TOLERATE PERFORMANCES THAT INCLUDE ANY VIOLENT OR DISCRIMINATORY TONES, INCLUDING HARMFUL/OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE OR USE OF PROFANITY IN MUSIC LYRICS. Please help us continue to be the top family-friendly festival in Colorado!

COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS

All performers shall comply with any and all local and state regulations with respect to health and safety regulations and/or temporary orders, including, but not limited to, any regulations or orders related to COVID-19 or any other health concerns.

SETTING UP PERSONAL TENTS AND SERVING FOOD ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM CDBF

This is to ensure all safety and health rules are in compliance with park officials and the City and County of Denver.

USE OF PERSONAL GOLF CARTS OR ANY MOTORIZED VEHICLE IS PROHIBITED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS

This is to ensure all safety and health rules are in compliance with Park Regulations and the City and County of Denver.

REQUIRED APPLICATION VIDEO LINKS

All applicants must submit a public link to an online video for consideration by our Selection Committee. Applicants cannot be considered without a performance video.

GOOD STANDING

Applicants must be in good standing with the festival to be considered.