Carnival performance opportunity: Roots festival

Children’s Capital of Culture are looking for individual artists or groups who would like the opportunity to perform on stage at Roots – Rotherham Street Carnival, on Saturday 28 March in Rotherham Town Centre.

The performance should bring the upbeat carnival spirit and enhance the positive atmosphere on what is set to be a fiercely fun, friendly and joyful festival.

Performers on stage at ROOT.

About the opportunity

Roots – Rotherham Street Carnival is an annual celebration of Rotherham’s natural environment brought to the borough by Rotherham Council and partners. It will feature a day of live music, activities, puppetry, dancing, parade and more, for all the family to enjoy.

A main stage will work as a key element of the event hosting a diverse programme of up-beat artists/groups, to draw in the crowds and allow the party to continue beyond the parade. We aim to provide artists new/experienced alike with the opportunity to perform and demonstrate their ability. Whether your skills lie in singing, dancing, theatre or unique performance we would love to see what you have to offer.

Benefits

Each successful artist/group will receive £100 payment for a 20-minute set as part of the Roots stage programme. 

Requirements

To apply for this opportunity, you must:

  • Live, work or study in Rotherham, or local surrounding areas.
  • Be available to perform on the date of Roots - Rotherham Street Carnival Festival (28 March 2026).
  • Have experience in performing. This could be through regular performances or smaller venue experience/hobby.
  • Make your performance upbeat and energetic.

How to apply

To apply, please use our contact form and select “job/opportunity” when prompted.

Please include the following information on your application. It would be a good idea to prepare this before beginning the application form.

Application form page title

Information needed

About the job, opportunity, or commission

The opportunity title is: 'Roots – Carnival Performance'

Opportunities – Contact details

Full name and email address

Your application statement
  • Details as to whether you are an individual performer or the size of the group.
  • A brief statement of how you would describe your performance.
  • Confirmation that you are available on the festival date (28 March 2026).

Supporting evidence

A short video of you or your group performing. This should represent what we are to expect at the festival.

Apply for this opportunity

Deadline

Deadline for this opportunity at Roots - Rotherham Street Carnival is 15 February 2026 at midnight.