🎤 Live on the Vine – Contestant Music Submission Form
Welcome and congratulations! You’ve officially applied and paid your entry fee for Live on the Vine, part of the 2025 18th & Vine Arts Festival — and now it’s time to lock in your performance.
The stakes are high:
💰 $1,000 cash prize
🎚️ Studio time
📸 Professional photo shoot
🎤 Main stage exposure during one of KC’s biggest arts festivals
To compete, we must receive your performance track by Tuesday, July 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
If your music is not submitted by the deadline, you will be required to perform a cappella.
📧 MUSIC SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
✔️ Upload your radio-edited, clean track using the form below
✔️ Only one song is allowed per performer
✔️ Explicit or offensive content will not be accepted — this is a family-friendly event
✔️ Track must be final and performance-ready (MP3 preferred)
📅 Audition Day Info
📍 Blue Room, Kansas City, MO
Address: 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
🗓️ Wednesday, July 15
🕕 Arrive by 6:00 PM SHARP to check in and receive your performer number (this determines your audition order)
📝 Judging Criteria
Performances will be scored in five key areas:
Vocal or Musical Ability – Pitch, skill, delivery
Stage Presence – Confidence, movement, energy
Originality – Unique artistry or approach
Professionalism – Preparedness, attitude, presentation
Audience Connection – Ability to engage and move the crowd
❗ Haven’t Submitted Your Application Yet?
This form is only for contestants who have already applied and paid their $50 entry fee.
If you haven’t completed that step yet, click below:
👉 Submit Your Application Here
If you have any questions, email us at info@18thandvineartsfest.org or call/text (816) 760-2278.
We can’t wait to see you light up the stage. Good luck! 🎤✨