Attention local and regional singers, songwriters, musicians and entertainers: Sing Out Loud Festival, the annual celebration of music and community across St. Johns County, is now accepting applications for its Local Artist Showcases presented by PNC Bank.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 13, online at singoutloudfestival.com/apply/local-showcases.
A cornerstone of Sing Out Loud Festival, the Local Artist Showcases offer emerging and established artists a platform to reach new audiences, connect with fellow artists and share the festival lineup with national headlining acts.
These free showcases feature more than 100 performers spanning indie rock, bluegrass, hip hop, country, comedy and spoken word, providing music enthusiasts with the opportunity to explore the depth and diversity of the region’s music scene.
Hosted at multiple venues across St. Johns County, the showcases will unfold over the first three weekends in September.
This year’s Local Artist Showcases are once again presented by PNC Bank.
“PNC Bank’s support of the Local Artist Showcases is a meaningful investment in the music community here in St. Johns County,” said Cari Baker, chief programming officer for the Sing Out Loud Festival. “We’re proud to continue this partnership with a true community partner and excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent of our local artists.”
“As PNC expands alongside our growing region, we’re committed to investing in what makes it unique, including its creativity, culture and people,” said Chris Kalin, PNC regional president for North Florida. “We know the arts play an important role in creating a strong, vibrant community, and we’re thrilled to continue our support of this much-anticipated annual event.”
Sing Out Loud has long been a celebration of live music in North Florida. Now in its ninth year, Sing Out Loud has grown into an expansive and truly epic festival spanning four weekends in September.
In addition to free Local Artist Showcases, the festival’s marquee weekend will feature national headlining acts Hozier, Beabadoobee, Vance Joy, The Teskey Brothers, Rilo Kiley, Father John Misty and six more during the Live Wildly Showcase on Sept. 20 and 21 on Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine.
Sing Out Loud Festival is curated and produced by SJC Cultural Events Inc., which operates the award-winning St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and the nationally recognized Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series.
Sing Out Loud Festival 2025 organizers say they are proud to partner with the Live Wildly Foundation and additional community partners St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, City of St. Augustine, St. Johns County, PNC Bank, St. Augustine Distillery, Sunbelt Rentals, Bozard Ford, Champion Brands, Intuition Ale Works, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau, St. Augustine Songwriters Festival, Flying Saucer Presents, AVL Productions, Jalaram Hotels and Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach.
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