FAQ
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​​​​The New Colossus Festival is a curated showcase of emerging independent artists from around the world. Unlike traditional festivals or club shows, the intention of a showcase is to find new partners and supporters in NYC and for some, the US. We welcome you to the 7th edition of this global gathering!
Send all love or complaints:
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Full registration hours:
Tuesday March 3:
2pm-10pm at Pianos
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Wednesday March 4:
1030am-2pm at Baker Falls
2pm-8pm at Pianos
Thursday March 5:
1030am-2pm at Baker Falls
2pm-8pm at Pianos
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Friday March 6:
12pm-6pm at Pianos
After Friday at 6pm, by appointment only to info@newcolossusfestival.com
**On Wednesday & Thursday afternoon, we’ll be hosting series of music industry panels and master classes. We highly encourage artists and their teams to attend. These are badges only.
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VENUE INFO:
All venues are strictly 21+ with proof of age required to enter.
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ARLENE'S GROCERY: 95 Stanton St. @Ludlow
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BAKER FALLS: 192 Allen St
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BERLIN UNDER A: 25 Avenue A @ E.2nd St.
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The Francis Kite Club: 151 Ave C @ E. 3rd
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​Ki Smith Gallery : 170 Forsyth Street
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Niagra: 12 Avenue A
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Nublu: 151 Ave C @ E. 9th
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Nublu Classic: 62 Ave C @ E. 5th
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​Parkside Lounge: 317 E. Houston St.
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PIANOS: 158 Ludlow St. ​
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Silver Lining Lounge: 145 Bowery, NYC
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Sour Mouse: 110 Delancey St. @ Essex St
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
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Gatsby Hotel:
https://www.gatsbyhotelnyc.com/
Redford Hotel:
https://www.redfordhotelnyc.com/
Soho 54
Hotel Indigo
https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/reservation
Ridge Hotel:
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
ARE YOU TAKING SUBMISSIONS FOR PERFORMERS?
Follow us @newcolossusfestival. We will announce 2027 submissions details in April.
ARE YOU TAKING SUBMISSIONS FOR SPEAKERS?
Not for 2026. Email Steven, steven@newcolossusfestival.com to discuss 2027.
ARE YOU TAKING SUBMISSIONS FOR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS?
We're open to discussing your ideas. Please email Steven, steven@newcolossusfestival
CAN I BUY TICKETS TO INDIVIDUAL SHOWS INSTEAD OF A BADGE?
Tickets to individual shows to purchase at the doors of each venue or here.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?
Yes, all shows are 21+ and the venue security will check your ID the first time you enter regardless of how old you look.
CAN I COVER THE FESTIVAL FOR PRESS?
Send us an email and give us the details such as who you write for, etc. info@newcolossusfestival.com
I'D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HELP?
Email us at info@newcolossusfestival.com with "The New Colossus Volunteer" in the subject line and tell us more about yourself.
HOW DO I GET AROUND THE FESTIVAL?
The venues are nearest the F/J/M/Z trains and all are easily walkable. Cabs, car services, and bike shares are super easy to manage in case walking is not possible.
WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
There are numerous hotel options throughout Lower Manhattan.
WHAT'S THE WEATHER GOING TO BE LIKE?
It's NYC in March. Expect anything. NYC venues and transportation rarely shut down due to heavy snow. ​
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Are you paying the artists?
​We do pay artists who are qualified to be paid in the US for example: US artists and artists with a visa.
The New Colossus Festival is a bona fide industry showcase event, established in 2019, where their audience is made up principally of music industry professionals, whose purpose in attending is not to be entertained, but rather to consider business relations with the artist in the future.
As such, it is our understanding that the artist[s] [does/do] not need not enter the U.S. with P or O visas, but may enter under the Visa Waiver Act, or using a B1 visa, as per 9 FAM 402.2-5(B)(1) (“to engage in commercial transactions, which do not involve gainful employment in the United States (such as a merchant who takes orders for goods manufactured abroad;” and to “ participate in .... professional, or business conventions, conferences, or seminars”) as articulated in Matter of Hira (11 I&N Dec. 824 (BIA 1965, 1966)."
The artist will receive no remuneration for their performance, and the purpose of the performance is to solicit future employment.