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Neighbours Day - Submission Form for Musicians

In celebration of Neighbours Day, the City of Kitchener will host a community-wide porch party across the city on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

This application is for musicians only. If you want to host a concert, subscribe to www.kitchener.ca/NeighboursDay to get an email notification when applications open to host a concert.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 12 to 5 p.m.

Compensation: $500 honorarium for the afternoon (includes both both one-hour concerts). HST can be added if applicable. This fee includes travel.

What is expected:

We anticipate that each musician will play two one-hour sets—one at first neighbourhood outdoor location and the other at a second neighbourhood location. Concerts will be scheduled for 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. or 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
All musicians will be responsible for any equipment/gear for their sets.
Power will be available at each venue, but you will need to bring and transport any necessary equipment (e.g., power cords, mics, etc.) as well as any PA equipment.
Alternatively, you are welcome to use an acoustic set, but we recommend a PA system or amplification.
During the concerts, levels will be kept at a "reasonable volume" to be considerate of the crowd and neighbourhood, therefore, you won't need to use a lot of amplification.
Because you’ll be playing in two different neighbourhoods, each set can be the same if you wish.
Each musician will be responsible for their own travel to and from both locations that are assigned to them for their concert locations on Saturday, June 20, from 12 to 5 p.m.

Please fill out the form below if interested, and we will be in contact by March 18 with confirmation details.

Primary contact

First name

Last name

Street address

City

Postal Code

Phone number

Have you previously been paid by the City of Kitchener

Yes

Have you performed at a previous Neighbours Day or City of Kitchener event?

Yes

Disclaimer: All applications will be carefully reviewed, and participation in the previous year's event does not guarantee a performance slot for this year.

I understand that communication about this event will be sent via email by City of Kitchener staff.

Yes, I understand.

About the Musician/Band

Artist or band name (to be displayed to media)

Style of music

What is your musical experience level?

Entry level – just starting out as a musician and working to establish yourself

Intermediate – have developed a strong foundation of skills and experience and can perform at a competent level

Professional – performed at venues, released albums or recordings and have a significant following

Website

Number of performers with your band

Do you play acoustic or amplified music?

Acoustic

Amplified

Do you have social media profiles for artist/band

Yes

No, but I can provide a digital sample if needed.

Please provide links to your music account(s) or profile (e.g, Spotify, Soundcloud or YouTube, etc.)

If necessary, please share any additional information regarding your application that the Neighbours Day Committee needs to be aware of.

Notice of Collection

Personal information is being collected under the authority of s.11(1) of the Municipal Act and in accordance with s. 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used to administer the Neighbours Day event. This information will be shared with staff who require it for their work as part of their work at the City of Kitchener and will be stored on a server owned by a Third Party Service Provider (GHD Group) located in Canada. The personal information collected herein will be used only for the purposes relating to the program and will be protected in accordance with the requirements stipulated in the MFIPPA.

Inquiries about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information should be directed to Brad Mulligan at Brad.Mulligan@kitchener.ca or 519 783 7866.