2026 Showcases
Calling all songwriters and youth bands! Apply to be a part of our Friday evening Showcases.
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Songwriters Showcase
Friday, August 28, 4-6pm
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The Next Stage: Youth Band Showcase
Friday, August 28, 6:30-8:30pm
The Next Stage: Youth Band Showcase
The Next Stage is a competition for bands comprised of members under the age of 18. Prizes will be announced soon!
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Bands must pre-register by Wednesday, August 26. Bands cannot be larger than 7 members, and the music played must be within the style of music presented at Santa Fe TradFest including including Bluegrass, Old-time, Hispanic, Native American, African American, Cajun, Celtic, or other traditional music and dance of other cultures.
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Download the full Youth Band Showcase 2026 guidelines.
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Songwriters Showcase
Curated by Bill Leeman and Matthew Hecht, the annual Songwriters Showcase at Santa Fe TradFest kicks off our festival at 4pm on Friday, August 28. ​
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The showcase is an opportunity for serious songwriters to share their music with others in a small group setting. Approximately seven performers/groups will be selected to perform 15 minute sets.
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Apply to be a part of the Showcase by August 10 via Google Form. Applicants will be asked to provide information about themselves and links to media and music. Selected participants will be notified the week of August 16.
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