We look forward to seeing you at the festival this coming year. Stay tuned for information regarding The Minnesota Original Music Festival 2025, including educational events, the 48 hour band challenge, how to apply to perform, and apply to be a vendor.
In our selection process we are mindful of balance:
- We are looking for a balance of musical genres, sometimes we get more applications for certain genres of music and less in others, MOMFest endeavors to provide opportunities for musicians who express themselves in a variety of ways.
- We are looking to include (as much as possible) musicians from across the state of Minnesota, as we endeavor to be a resource to Minnesota musicians generally. Sometimes we get more applications from certain geographic areas.
- We try to be mindful that some groups of people have historically had fewer opportunities, we want them to have a chance.
The Minnesota Original Music Festival (MOMF) is a celebration of original music composed and performed by Minnesotans. To apply, your music must be original, and you must be a Minnesota artist. A Minnesota artist is defined as an artist that developed some significant part of their art in Minnesota and/or that currently lives & performs in Minnesota. The music will be performed in a public space so all songs must be family friendly. Performers who wish to apply once submissions are open will need to have the following information ready:
- We will need to communicate with you. Make sure you specify who will be the main contact person for the festival organizers. The primary contact will be expected to communicate with the festival via email.
- Music genre or description of the type of music you play.
- A sample of your music. If this is a link to a streaming service, please specify the song you want us to listen to (otherwise we will listen to the first one).
- Summary of performance history. This doesn’t need to be every show you’ve played, but include a summary of recent performances with the type and size of venue.
- Biography of the band. List the members, who plays what, and a bit about yourselves.
As this is a paid performance, artists selected will need to plan on signing a contract to play, and at least one member must submit a W-9.
Donations
Please consider helping MOMF continue its mission with a tax deductible contribution (of any amount that’s comfortable for you): https://www.givemn.org/donate/Momfest. All donations will be used to further our mission of supporting Minnesotans that perform original music (or want to).
The Minnesota Original Music Festival is made possible through donations, the support of New Foundations Saint Peter (our fiscal agent), and community organizations including the following, thank you:
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This program is made possible with funds provided by the St. Peter Tourism and Visitors Bureau.