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Tukwila Parks & Recreation
12424 42nd Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: 206 768-2822
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Performers, Artists and Buskers for 2023 Summer Events Season
DESCRIPTION: Performers, Artists and Buskers for 2023 Summer Events Season
DUE DATE: MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023
EMAIL COMPLETED PROPOSALS: michael.may@tukwilawa.gov
QUESTIONS: Michael May, Program Manager, Tukwila Parks & Recreation, michael.may@tukwilawa.gov
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:
The City of Tukwila Parks & Recreation is seeking performers, artists and buskers for events calendared from June 2023 to September 2023. See “2023 Events & Dates” for detailed list of events and locations.
Additional Information: The City of Tukwila Parks and Recreation will provide a stage as needed and sound services.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Performers, artists and buskers are required to outline their musical expertise outlined in “Summary of Service Requirements.”
Performers, artists and buskers may submit proposals for one or more of the events identified in “2023 Events & Dates.”
SUMMARY OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Performers will outline the following in their proposals:
| Service Requirement | Description and Specifications |
| Entertainment | Type of performance, art or busking provided. |
| Experience | Describe relevant experience in providing your service for the public, including years, venues, etc. |
2023 Events and Dates
| Date/Time | Event Name | Location |
| Friday, June 2 / 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | First Fridays at Foster: Concert and Movie | Foster Golf Links |
| Wednesday, June 14 / 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Sullivan Center Lunchtime Concert | Sullivan Center |
| Friday, June 30 / 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Concert in the Park at Riverton Park | Riverton Park |
| Friday, July 7 / 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | First Fridays at Foster: Concert and Movie | Foster Golf Links |
| Wednesday, July 12 / 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Sullivan Center Lunchtime Concert | Sullivan Center |
| Friday, July 21 / 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Bark in the Park | Crestview Park |
| Friday, July 28 / 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Concert in the Park at Joseph Foster Memorial Park | Joseph Foster Memorial Park |
| Tuesday, August 1 / 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | National Night Out | Tukwila Justice Center |
| Friday, August 4 / 6:30 p.m. | First Fridays at Foster: Concert and Movie | Foster Golf Links |
| Wednesday, August 16 / 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Sullivan Center Lunchtime Concert | Sullivan Center |
| Saturday, August 26, start time 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Tukwila Days / Back to School Event | Tukwila Community Center |
| Saturday, September 16 / 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Park(ing) Day | Baker Blvd / Andover Park E. |
PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
Proposals shall be submitted via email to michael.may@tukwilawa.gov and include the following information.
- In the body of the email provide answers outlined in the “Summary of Requirements.”
- If available, include the following:
- Website
- Social Media
- Press Kit
- Events you are interested in performing at outlined in the “2023 Events & Dates.”
- Cost proposal per performance.