🎤 Live on the Vine Auditions 2026
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🎤 Live on the Vine Auditions 2026
Official Auditions for the 18th & Vine Arts Festival
Think you have what it takes to perform on one of Kansas City's most exciting festival stages?
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation is seeking talented singers, musicians, rappers, poets, spoken-word artists, bands, and performers to audition for Live on the Vine 2026, one of the signature events of the 18th & Vine Arts Festival.
Live on the Vine showcases emerging and established artists from across the region, giving performers an opportunity to compete for cash prizes, professional development opportunities, and a featured performance during the 2026 festival.
📅 Audition Information
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Blue Room
Address: 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
🎶 Who Can Audition?
We welcome artists from all genres, including:
• R&B
• Hip Hop
• Soul
• Gospel
• Jazz
• Rock
• Pop
• Acoustic
• Spoken Word
• Poetry
• Bands
• Singer-Songwriters
🏆 Grand Prize Package
One artist will be crowned the 2026 Live on the Vine Champion and receive:
✅ $1,000 Cash Prize
✅ Studio Time
✅ Professional Photo Shoot
✅ Main Stage Performance at the 2026 18th & Vine Arts Festival
✅ VIP Marketing & Media Exposure
🎙️ Meet the 2026 Judges
• Tobbi & Tommi
• Jo Blaque
• Rob Trib
• Sean Tyler
Each judge will select three artists to advance to the Live on the Vine Finals during the festival.
💲 Application Fee
$30 Audition Fee
Apply online today:
🌐 https://www.18thandvineartsfestival.com/live-on-the-vine-2026
🎨 About the Festival
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival is a three-day celebration of art, music, fashion, food, film, and culture held in Kansas City's Historic 18th & Vine District.
Festival Dates: September 25–27, 2026
Theme:
Neo-Soul Fusion — Where Music Meets Art
Whether you're a vocalist, musician, poet, or performer, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent, connect with industry professionals, and perform before thousands of festival attendees.
🎤 Apply today and take the stage at Live on the Vine 2026!
🌐 www.18thandvineartsfestival.com/live-on-the-vine-2026
#LiveOnTheVine2026 #18thAndVineArtsFestival #KansasCityMusic #KansasCityArtists #NeoSoulFusion #SingerCompetition #PoetryCompetition #LiveMusicKC #SpokenWordKC #KCArtists #AuditionsKC #18thAndVineArtsFest
Official Auditions for the 18th & Vine Arts Festival
Think you have what it takes to perform on one of Kansas City's most exciting festival stages?
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation is seeking talented singers, musicians, rappers, poets, spoken-word artists, bands, and performers to audition for Live on the Vine 2026, one of the signature events of the 18th & Vine Arts Festival.
Live on the Vine showcases emerging and established artists from across the region, giving performers an opportunity to compete for cash prizes, professional development opportunities, and a featured performance during the 2026 festival.
📅 Audition Information
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Blue Room
Address: 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
🎶 Who Can Audition?
We welcome artists from all genres, including:
• R&B
• Hip Hop
• Soul
• Gospel
• Jazz
• Rock
• Pop
• Acoustic
• Spoken Word
• Poetry
• Bands
• Singer-Songwriters
🏆 Grand Prize Package
One artist will be crowned the 2026 Live on the Vine Champion and receive:
✅ $1,000 Cash Prize
✅ Studio Time
✅ Professional Photo Shoot
✅ Main Stage Performance at the 2026 18th & Vine Arts Festival
✅ VIP Marketing & Media Exposure
🎙️ Meet the 2026 Judges
• Tobbi & Tommi
• Jo Blaque
• Rob Trib
• Sean Tyler
Each judge will select three artists to advance to the Live on the Vine Finals during the festival.
💲 Application Fee
$30 Audition Fee
Apply online today:
🌐 https://www.18thandvineartsfestival.com/live-on-the-vine-2026
🎨 About the Festival
The 18th & Vine Arts Festival is a three-day celebration of art, music, fashion, food, film, and culture held in Kansas City's Historic 18th & Vine District.
Festival Dates: September 25–27, 2026
Theme:
Neo-Soul Fusion — Where Music Meets Art
Whether you're a vocalist, musician, poet, or performer, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent, connect with industry professionals, and perform before thousands of festival attendees.
🎤 Apply today and take the stage at Live on the Vine 2026!
🌐 www.18thandvineartsfestival.com/live-on-the-vine-2026
#LiveOnTheVine2026 #18thAndVineArtsFestival #KansasCityMusic #KansasCityArtists #NeoSoulFusion #SingerCompetition #PoetryCompetition #LiveMusicKC #SpokenWordKC #KCArtists #AuditionsKC #18thAndVineArtsFest
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Where is it happening?
The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1610, United States
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