Mostly Music in the Park
The City of Mercer Island's Mercerdale Park sets the stage for the summer outdoor concert series, "Mostly Music in the Park."
Bring a blanket, a few low-back chairs, a picnic dinner and your family for an evening of music and entertainment. A food truck and ice cream truck will be on-site each week, as well as hands-on arts and crafts for kids of all ages!
July 11 | Point of Sail | Yacht Rock |
July 18 | Soul Proprietors | 60's & 70's |
July 25 | Harmonious Funk | Greatest Hits |
August 1 | Catch A Wave | Beach Boys Tribute |
August 8 | Restless Vocal Band | A Cappella Hits |
August 15 | The Jewel Tones | Motown Trio |
August 22 | Prom Date Mixtape | 80's New Wave |
Concerts Presented By:
To sponsor 2024 concerts, see form at the bottom of this page!
Submission Guidelines for 2025 Concerts
- To Apply: E-mail katie.herzog@mercerisland.gov with links to your music samples, bio, photos, videos, and any other information you think will be useful to the selection committee. All submissions must be digital.
- Submission Timeline: January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
- Selection Timeline: The selection committee aims to confirm the line-up by April 1, 2025 (subject to change based on marketing & promotion timelines).
Performers - What Do We Offer?
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Compensation: Once selected, the series coordinator will negotiate final contract amounts with each performer.
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Sound System: The City partners with Morgan Sound to provide high quality sound set-up. If selected, performers will work directly with the sound engineers on input and staging needs.
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Marketing & Promotion: The City will promote the concerts through a variety of channels, which may include print mailers, signage, e-newsletters, and social media. Performers will be expected to promote concerts via their own networks and channels (website, social media, etc.). Once the line-up is selected, City staff will connect with performers about overall marketing plans and needs for individual concerts.