5 bands or artists + An ORCHESTRA + IMMERSE 2019
= An unforgettable artistic experience

Orlando Philharmonic, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras, and Creative City Project are seeking 5 bands or solo artists from a diversity of genres to play with a live orchestra.

5 bands or artists will be selected.
Each will have 2 songs orchestrated
and the songs will be performed live at IMMERSE 2019 in Downtown Orlando with the Orlando Philharmonic and Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras.

Here’s how the process works :

Fill out the submission form and include 2 of your songs by Friday, July 19.
Our team will select 5 artists or bands by Friday, July 26.
Our arrangers will create epic orchestrations for each of the 5 winners' 2 songs.
We’ll have a rehearsal in early October in Orlando.
You’ll perform them live with the collaborative orchestra at IMMERSE 2019 on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Downtown Orlando.

The Application deadline has passed

Questions and Answers :

What’s IMMERSE?

IMMERSE is the annual performing and interactive arts festival from the Creative City Project. It takes place October 18-19, 2019 in the streets and public spaces of Downtown Orlando. IMMERSE 2019 will platform 1,000 performers for an audience of 70,000 guests. Scroll down for photos and video from past events.

I’m in a band, can I submit my band’s songs?

We’re looking for solo artists AND bands. We’re looking for artists of any genre — pop, rock, hip hop, rap, electronic… you name it. We’re interested. In fact, our final selection will focus on choosing bands from multiple genres.

Do I have to be in a band? Or can solo artists apply?

Solo artists are absolutely welcome to apply. We’re looking for solo artists or bands of any size!

Can artists from any location submit?

YES! The rehearsal and performances will be in Orlando, FL on October 18. If you live close by, great. If not, that’s okay. But you will have to figure out how to get here. At this point, we don’t have travel stipends. BUT, if we hear something we just have to have… maybe there’s a chance.

When and where are the performances and rehearsals?

The performances are in Downtown Orlando on October 18, 2019. The rehearsal date hasn’t been set yet. But it’s tentatively going to be at the beginning of October.

What’s included in the collaboration?

For the ORCHESTRATE initiative, the Creative City Project and Orlando Philharmonic will :
- create arrangements
- facilitate rehearsals
- facilitate performances and technical infrastructure
- and (hopefully) get a recording of the performance.
- We’re also creating video profiles of the artists and bands and documenting the entire process — documentary style.
- Participation in “Orchestrate” does not include an additional cash honorarium for collaborating artists.

Are you paying for travel?

We encourage artists from outside Central Florida to submit their music. But, we’re not currently covering travel stipends. BUT, if we hear something we just have to have… maybe there’s a chance.

Do you want artists from my genre?

We’re looking for artists of any genre — pop, rock, hip hop, rap, electronic… you name it. We’re interested. In fact, our final selection will focus on choosing bands from multiple genres.

The Application deadline has passed

Here’s a quick peek at our last Philharmonic and Creative City Project Collaboration.

A look at IMMERSE

An acrobat from Cirque du Soleil high over Orange Ave. in Downtown Orlando. Download here.

Electronic duo, The Mood Desigers collaborate with 100 members of the Central Florida Community Arts Orchestra. (photo : Cody Board) Download here.

The Immersive Orchestral Experience with the Central Florida Community Arts Orchestra (photo : Vine and Light Photography) Download here.

DRIP performance with colored smoke and light (photo : Vine and Light Photography) Download here.

The Fahrenheit Foxes bring the fire! (photo : Cody Board) Download here.

Incredible interactive installations

"Dear Citizen O" is a large post office installation. Guests are invited to write a letter, drop it in the mail slot, and then take a letter written by another guest from one of the mailboxes.