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The District event committee are currently seeking local bands to be part of this year’s Rock the District event. Rock the District is a free community-wide music festival and shopping extravaganza scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Last year’s inaugural event drew more than 7,000 people from throughout the state of Indiana to the Arts & Design District. This year’s event is expected to draw even larger crowds with enhancements such as additional stages of music, more expansive sidewalk sales and a special performance by a national recording artist ending the event.

The event committee is seeking a variety of musical performers for the 2008 Rock the District. Bands from all genres of music are encouraged to participate. Rock the District is a family-friendly event and bands and/or musical groups should have musical content appropriate for the general public. Bands with explicit lyrics will not be accepted. Performance times range from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on the day of the event. Applications to participate can be found on the Carmel Arts & Design District website at www.CarmelArtsandDesign.com. As the City of Carmel is a non-profit entity, only groups willing to perform gratis can be accommodated. Deadline for submission of application materials is Friday, May 23. Performers will be chosen by committee review. Final entertainment line-up is at the discretion of the event committee. Submitting materials does not guarantee a spot in the Rock the District line-up. This is a great opportunity for bands to showcase their talents in front of a large audience. Rock the District will be heavily promoted through various media and provides a fun and festive environment for fans of all ages. For more details about 2008 Rock the District band applications/participation and additional event information, please visit www.CarmelArtsAndDesign.com or contact Megan McVicker at 317-571-2791 or mmcvicker@carmel.in.gov.