Rochester Public Music Seeks Bands for Down by the Riverside and forWARD Park Concert Series

Rochester Public Music (RPM) is seeking applications from area bands interested in performing as opening acts for the 2024 Down by the Riverside concerts or the forWARD Park Concerts. This is a paid performance opportunity and all submissions will be considered for either concert series. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024. Bands selected will be contacted after April 1, 2024.

Rochester Public Music Director Avital Rabinowitz shares, "We are excited to be planning another fantastic year of music in the parks, and continuing to highlight local talent at forWARD and Down by the Riverside. Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota are home to a wide variety of engaging, talented musicians and we look forward to showcasing them at these summer community events."

To be eligible for consideration, bands must meet the following requirements:

• Have enough material to fill at least a 45-minute set
• Provide their own backline

Preference will be given to bands or musicians who:

• Have at least one band member with a direct tie to the 11 county region (Counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona)
• Perform original music

Those interested in applying can do so online.

Down by the Riverside will take place every Sunday from July 14 through August 11, 2024, in Mayo Park. This family-friendly community event features must-see national headliners and includes local food vendors, craft beer, and giveaways.

forWARD Park Concerts take place on June 5, June 12, June 26, August 14, August 21, and August 28. These Wednesday evening performances are in walkable, pet-friendly, and bike trail-connected parks-one in each City ward. This free, family-friendly event highlights local bands and regional headliners, and activities for the whole family, including local food trucks, craft beer, the Rochester Public Library's Bookmobile, and the Rochester Park & Rec's Go! Play! Explore! Mobile Rec Trailer.

Rochester Public Muse has been the City of Rochester Music Department since 1936. It provides the community with fun and memorable musical events, including Down by the Riverside, the forWARD Park Concerts, Sound School, and Passport Performances. RPM is a proud member of the MN Arts and Culture Coalition, a collective of arts and cultural centers in Minnesota that have come together to make wonder more accessible for everyone.