Thank you for your interest in sharing at the BrightFire Music & Arts Festival! We're excited to bring such a unique, fun, and uplifting event to the people and we're glad that you want to be a part of that!
BrightFire Music, Art, & Science Festival, a celebration of Life, Hope, & Renewal
Elements: music, dance, fire, & flowers/agriculture, lore/fairies, nature.
Activities for all ages.
GreenLife Family Farm
281 Odell School Rd, Concord, NC 28027 (8 min N of Concord Mills)
Fri & Sat April 26-27
Gates open to the public: Fri April 26 4pm & Sat April 27 10am.
Setup: anytime April 21-25. Breakdown on the 28th & 29th.
Do you want to share stories, spoken word, and poetry at the 2024 BrightFire Music & Arts Festival? We will have a 15'x15' Mongolian Yurt tent where you can captivate audiences with your tales, verses, and lyrical explorations under the canopy of the stars. This intimate, circular space, adorned with comfortable seating and atmospheric lighting, creates the perfect ambience for storytelling and poetic expression. Whether it's tales that traverse the realms of the fantastical, verses that dive deep into the human experience, or spoken word that challenges, inspires, and entertains, your voice will find a home here.
Our Storytelling Yurt is more than just a venue; it's a sanctuary for the spoken arts, where words weave magic and narratives come alive. We invite storytellers, poets, spoken word artists, and orators of all kinds to step into the circle and share their unique voices. Whether you're an established performer or looking to share your work for the first time, the Yurt offers a supportive and engaging environment to connect with an audience.
What We Offer:
- A Captivating Venue: Our Mongolian Yurt, with its traditional design and modern comforts, offers a unique and cozy atmosphere that enhances the storytelling experience.
- Engaged Audiences: The BrightFire community is passionate about arts and culture, providing you with an attentive and appreciative audience.
- Technical Support: Equipped with a professional sound system to ensure your stories are heard crisply and clearly.
- Flexible Scheduling: Performances slots are available throughout the festival, allowing you to choose a time that suits you best.
- Promotion: We’ll feature your performance in our festival schedule and on our social media channels, helping you reach a wider audience.
- Free GA ticket for the day!
We're Looking For:- Diverse Voices: Stories and poems from all cultures, perspectives, and genres. We celebrate the rich tapestry of human experience and creativity.
- Engaging Performances: Whether it’s through the power of your words, the passion in your delivery, or the creativity of your presentation, we’re looking for performances that captivate.
- Community Spirit: Artists who not only share their work but also engage with the festival community, offering insights, inspiration, and maybe even encouraging others to find their voice.
How to Apply:If you’re interested in sharing your storytelling or poetic talents at the BrightFire Music & Arts Festival, please send us:
- A brief bio, including your experience and the style of your work.
- A sample of your storytelling or poetry, either as a written piece or a video/audio recording.
- Your preferred performance times and any technical requirements you might have.
Deadline: April 10. Selected participants will be notified by April 16, and a schedule will be confirmed shortly thereafter.
Join us in the Storytelling Yurt to share, inspire, and be inspired. We hope this can be a melting pot of stories and voices, celebrating the power of words to connect, uplift, and transform.
