uplift live – Call fOr yOung pErformers
As part of UPLIFT Festival, we’re inviting young performers aged 13–25 to apply for a slot at UPLIFT LIVE, a relaxed open stage taking place in Wimborne Town Square.
Run in partnership with Dorset Music Service, UPLIFT LIVE is designed as a welcoming space for young people to try out live performance, build confidence, and share their work with a public audience during the festival.
Whether you perform music, spoken word, poetry, acoustic sets, bands, or something entirely your own, we’d love to hear from you. All genres and styles are welcome.
event details
Wimborne Minster - Town Square
Saturday 11 April - slots between 10am to 3pm
Performers can apply for:
10-minute set, or
20-minute set
Solo performers and bands of up to five people are welcome to apply.
The stage will be supported by Dorset Music Service, who will provide basic sound equipment and technical support to help make the experience as accessible and supportive as possible.
who can apply
You can apply if you:
Are aged 13–25
Perform music, spoken word, poetry, or other live performance
Are interested in gaining experience performing in front of an audience
Priority will be given to performers who live in or attend school in Wimborne, but we also welcome applications from young people across East Dorset.
what to expect
UPLIFT LIVE is designed to be an informal and supportive stage, giving young performers the opportunity to try performing live as part of a lively festival atmosphere in the town centre.
Performers will be allocated a 10 or 20 minute slot and will perform on an open stage in the Square as part of the festival programme.
how to apply
Complete the short online form to tell us a little about yourself and your performance.
Applications close Monday 30 March at 9am.