Contest will take place Saturday June 13th 2026 9pm-11:30pm.

No entry fees required to participate.

All types of music welcome.

Limited slots available.

COMPETING BANDS MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE THE EVENT BEGINS.

HOW IT WORKS:  Participating bands perform any two original or cover songs as a warm-up, followed by one song written by legendary Peru-born songwriter Cole Porter. 

Your cover version of the Cole Porter song should be faithful to the original lyrics and melody of Cole's work, but re-imagined in your band’s own unique style.

Prizes awarded based on how effectively bands integrate their own unique sound/style with the songwriting of Cole Porter. Creativity and musicianship are considered.

Competing acts will be judged by an un-biased panel.  Winning acts announced and prizes awarded at the end of the event.

Performance order of acts is determined by random draw with all bands present on-site before the event.

Limited slots available for this event.  Bands interested in participating may be asked to submit a sample of recent live performance work.  Bands must consist of three or more members.

This is an outdoor event on a professional covered mobile stage. 

Stage, lighting, drum kit, keyboard, PA, guitar amps & bass amps, and soundboard technician provided by producers. However, you are not required to use our backline instrument gear.

Beer & wine, non-alcohol drinks & food will be available for purchase during the event.  21+ only in bar area.

Is your band interested in participating?  Contact the Cole Porter Festival production team:

call 765-469-4940 or email Hello@ColePorterFestival.org

or via our Submission Form HERE.