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DDAMF 2026

Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival 2026 | Music Artist Submission Form

April 10-12, 2026

Please Note: Submissions will close at Midnight on March 6, 2026

Please link to specific video for submission, NOT your YouTube channel

Stage Preference

Submission fees apply based on which stage you are applying for.


Stage Info:

Singer/Songwriter Stage is for acoustic artists with either 1 Vocalist, 1 Guitar or Piano, and/or Small percussion such as a Cajon.

Main Stage is for fuller bands or performers with dancers. Backline will be provided for bands (details of backline will be provided upon selection).

People's Choice Contest

Want to increase your chances of performing at the festival? Opt in to our People's Choice contest, where your video will be featured on our social media for fans to vote and engage. We’ll select 4 winners in total—1 for the Singer/Songwriter Stage and 1 for the Main Stage on April 11th, and 1 for the Singer/Songwriter Stage and 1 for the Main Stage on April 12th. Generate buzz, gain exposure, and secure your spot!


DDAMF People's Choice Awards – Contest Rules

1. How to Enter:

  • Submit your artist application through this submission form.

  • Upload a downloadable video and check the opt-in box for the DDAMF People's Choice Awards below.

  • We will upload your video to our official YouTube channel as part of the contest.

2. Eligibility Requirements:

  • To be eligible, you must complete the following actions:

    - Visit & Follow our Instagram profile.

    - Visit & Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

       - Visit & Like our Facebook page.

3. How Winners Are Chosen:

  • Winners are determined by the highest combined total of likes and unique comments on their submission video posted on our official YouTube page as well as meeting the eligibility requirements mentioned above.

  • A unique comment means one comment per user—multiple comments from the same person will only count once.

  • The contest ends at midnight on March 27th.

4. Boost Your Chances:

  • Share your YouTube video link on social media and encourage fans to engage!

  • Add the video link to your bio and post about it regularly by posting links in your Instagram Stories, Facebook and any other Social Media Platforms.

  • Tag @ddallasamf and use #DDAMF #DDAMFPeoplesChoice to spread the word.

Ready to Submit?

IMPORTANT: To enter the contest, upload a downloadable video file using one of the options below and check the 'I agree' box. The video can be the same as your YouTube link above, but we need the actual file to post on our YouTube page. The video must be in landscape format (not portrait). Submit a live performance video via Dropbox or Google Drive. If using Google Drive, grant access to music@ddamf.com or set the file to 'Anyone with the link can view.'"

If using Google Drive, please grant access to music@ddamf.com or set the file to 'Anyone with the link can view.'

People's Choice Contest Opt-In
Yes, enter me in the People's Choice Awards Contest
No, I don't want to enter the People's Choice Awards Contest

By clicking Yes, you agree to opt in to a social media contest where your submission video may be reposted on our social media channels for public voting, giving you another opportunity to secure a performance spot. Additionally, by opting in, you grant us permission to use your submission video for promotional purposes related to the festival on any of our social media channels and other festival-related promo.

  • Instagram
  • YouTube
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