Now in its 34th year, the Herndon Festival is a well established tradition in Northern Virginia. It is the largest free and open to the public music and entertainment festival in Northern Virginia, averaging an attendance of 80,000 people. This festival happens Rain or Shine annually from May 30 to June 2. There are 10 reserved slots for Sonicbids artists.
The Herndon Festival is looking for Bands in three categories: The Rising Star Showcase, The Cafe Stage, and possible He>...
Now in its 34th year, the Herndon Festival is a well established tradition in Northern Virginia. It is the largest free and open to the public music and entertainment festival in Northern Virginia, averaging an attendance of 80,000 people. This festival happens Rain or Shine annually from May 30 to June 2. There are 10 reserved slots for Sonicbids artists.
The Herndon Festival is looking for Bands in three categories: The Rising Star Showcase, The Cafe Stage, and possible Headline acts. Please read the description of each so that you can be sure that you are submitting to the correct opportunity for you. All Sonicbids submitting artists may also be considered for the Herndon Labor Day Festival as well. Due consideration will be given to those performers who submit a well populated page. Providing touring calendars along with thorough information is essential. Compensation is negotiable.
The Rising Star Showcase: Features up and coming bands from the Northern Virginia/DC Metro Area. While other regional bands do get consideration, an area draw is an important factor in booking. A bio or discography demonstrating work on regional college campuses is a plus. Music should be 85% original. A strong fan base, the ability to show local draw, the ability to provide one 45 minute set are all important factors in this choice. Please note: Standard backline is provided and must be used due to staging logistics and quick turn times. Hotels generally not provided.
The Cafe Stage: Located in the beer garden surrounded by picnic tables for listening, this heavily trafficked area is home to the Cafe Stage. This year this stage will feature singer-songwriter, high quality original music preferably in trio, quartet, or quintet format. The Cafe Stage is generally an acoustic stage. Favorites of the cafe stage are often asked back to play in our Amp’d Up program in a plugged-in format. Hotels generally not provided.
Headliners: The Herndon Festival is always looking for great acts to feature. Original music, show and Tribute acts are all considered. They are looking for high regional visibility or national acts in this category. Draw and showmanship is important. Airfare must be rolled into negotiated fee all fees are flat, hotels and back line can be provided if needed. Please note: submit early as possible as the festival will be booking Headliners ASAP.
The Herndon Festival provides professional sound services and a no commission environment for artist-sold CD’s. The Festival provides excellent promotion and exposure to all entertainers. A photo and bio for each performance group is posted on our website that gets approximately 32,675 visits a season from all over the world!
The festival is held in picturesque historic downtown Herndon on the first weekend after Memorial Day; opening on Thursday evening and running through Sunday. Features include a craft show, two fireworks displays, a business expo, carnival, great food, and 3 stages of musical entertainment.