Applications are closed for 2025 

How to Apply for an Official Showcase: Due Date May 7 at Midnight PDT.

1. Purchase an official showcase application for $30 using this link. This application fee covers a single act and is not refundable.
2. After you have completed step one, use this form to apply for the showcase. Please do not submit the application before you pay, or it may be discarded without review. Note that you will need two performance videos, ideally shot in front of an audience and with the same instrumentation you will use if selected. Demonstrating your performance capability in an authentic manner is far more important than audio or video production values. You must complete the payment and application process by May 7, midnight PDT to be considered for a 2025 official showcase.
3. All submitted acts will be judged by a panel of industry experts chosen from outside the FAR-West board. Decisions of the panel are final. Typically about 10% of the acts applying are chosen.
4. If you are selected, you and all members of your act must register for the conference. If your registration is not completed in a timely manner, your participation will be cancelled and will go to the next act on the list
5. Lighting, sound, and backline equipment will be provided. There are no additional fees for the performers. 
6. During your performance slot you will be the only event on the program giving you an excellent opportunity to reach the FAR-West attendees
7. We understand that it can entail a significant expense for an act to register and travel to the conference. While most acts find a way to pay the expense, if this appears to be insurmountable please reach out and we can try to help you explore funding options.
8. More details will be appearing on this page in the coming months. In the meantime if you have a question feel free to reach out to showcase@far-west.org and we'll try to respond.