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Rochester Public Music is looking for local bands to open for the 2025 Riverside Music Series and FORWARD Park Concerts. If you're band is interested in performing at one of these fantastic summer events, now is your chance! This paid gig is a great opportunity for local talent.

Here’s the deal:

• Deadline to Apply is February 14, 2025
• Application can be found here
• Selected bands will be contacted after April 1, 2025

What We’re Looking For:

• You need to have enough material for a 45-minute set
• You’ll need to bring your own backline (we don’t provide that)

Bonus Points:

• If any member of the band has a connection to the 11-county region (Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona), we’re giving preference to acts with local ties. See application for further information.

What RPM’s Director, Avital Rabinowitz, has to say: “We’re looking forward to another great summer of music in the parks! We know that Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota are home to many amazing musicians, and we can’t wait to feature them in our community events.”

Ready to get your band in the spotlight? Submit your application before the deadline to be considered.

For more information on our Summer 2025 music series, visit our Call for Bands webpage.