Showcase performance slots are between 15-20 minutes depending on the category
The Selection Process
Showcase applications are open to any performance in the categories listed below. Once the Showcase Application deadline has closed the Showcase Selection Committee will review and select the Showcase Categories and the performers in each category and potential alternates and submit them to the COCA National Conference Chair and Board for approval.
The Offer & Acceptance Process
Once the showcase performer selection is finalized the selected applicants will be notified and they will need to confirm their participation as a 2025 National Conference Showcase Act. They will have to submit the required documents (promo photos, bios, tech riders etc) and pay the required Showcase Fee. If the information and payment is not received by the deadline provided in the acceptance notification the offer of a Showcase will be void and one of the alternate acts will be contacted and offered the Showcase slot. Once a showcase fee has been paid it is not refundable.
All selected Showcase Acts will have to sign an Acceptance Form indicating that they understand and will abide by all of COCA's Policies and Procedures.
Please note that preference will be give to acts that have not showcased at the previous two National Conference consecutively.
Showcase Fees
For Music, DJ, Comedy, Lecture and Variety the Fee structure is as follows:
- COCA Associate Members - $300+applicable taxes
- Non COCA Members - $500 +applicable taxes
Acts represented by a active 2025 COCA Associate Member will pay the Member rate.
For more information on COCA Associate Membership click here.
For Activations & Other Showcases
This year COCA has some new opportunities that do not fall into the traditional Showcase model for activations and potentially some of the categories listed above. The fees for these showcases will be similar to the standard showcase fee, however, they will depend on the opportunity that is offered to the applicant and the exposure and interaction that they will have with the conference delegates and school buyers.
Showcase Categories
Music (Bands/Groups/Ensembles): Artists of all music genres are welcome
Singer Songwriter This showcases provide opportunities for more intimate performances for a solo/duo - most often performed songwriters circle format.
DJs Comedy Standup comedy perrformance spots (these could include improv, etc.). Lecture / Speaker The artist must work/tour as a lecturer or speaker
Variety / Artistic Talent Acts including but not limited to: hypnosis, juggling, acrobatics, spoken word, musical comedy, improv comedy, circus shows
Activations
Please note that COCA reserves the right to combine showcase categories for the National Conference schedule.
