Showcasing Information

• You must have a current associate membership in order to apply for showcase opportunities at NACA Conferences.

  • National associate members can apply to showcase at all NACA Conferences, as well as NACA Live. 
  • Regional associate members can apply to showcase at one NACA conference per membership year (the membership year is May 1 - April 30).
• All associate members attend NACA Conferences as exhibitors. In order to attend/showcase at a NACA Conference, you must secure at least one exhibit booth in the Campus Activities Marketplace and at least one Full Conference Registration for each conference you wish to attend. You are not required to purchase your booth and registration prior to submitting a showcase application. However, if you are selected to showcase, you will need to purchase a booth and registration in order to participate. Learn more about exhibiting here.
• Questions about showcasing? Contact Toire Vince.
• Questions about associate membership? Contact Lucy Taylor.

Emcee

Emcees introduce each showcase and entertain the audience between acts.

• Performance time: 25 minutes
• Two slots available (per event) and two alternate slots available (per event)
• Showcase fee: $720 

Spotlight

Traditional entertainment (music, comedy, magic, mentalism, spoken word, dance, performing arts).

Note: The Spotlight category includes Spotlight High (acts whose single date price is above $2,000) and Spotlight Low (acts whose single date price is $2,000 or less). This distinction simply gives schools an indication of your pricing and ensures the showcase includes a range of budget options.

• Performance time: 10 minutes
• Six slots available (per event) and six alternate slots available (per event)
• Showcase fee: $470

Roving Artist

Musicians and novelty artists with a setup of less than 60-seconds who perform busker/street-performer style – no amplification or tech - at scheduled times during the conference (see schedule for times).

• Performance time: See daily schedule
• Two slots available (per event) and two alternate slots available (per event)
• Showcase fee: $470

Variety

Traditional entertainment requiring a longer showcase time - e.g. magicians and hypnotists; interactive programs such as game shows, dance lessons, karaoke, lip sync battles, etc.

• Performance time: 15 minutes
• Four slots available (per event) and four alternate slots available (per event)
• Showcase fee: $565 

People's Choice

A second-chance showcase opportunity for those who are not initially selected or who miss the application deadline. Must be a low-tech act that has never showcased at NACA. Learn more here.

• Performance time: 10 minutes
• One slot available (per event) and one alternate slot available (per event)
• Showcase fee: $470

• Review the showcase categories, fees, and deadlines above.
• For each act you submit, you will need a bio, photo, pricing, video/audio link(s) and other important details. Use this Showcase Application Prep Resource to prepare this information. 

  • The Showcase Selection Committee will review a minimum of 1.5 minutes and up to 2 minutes of your video/audio in the first round. In case the committee would like to see more in subsequent rounds, we recommend a total duration of 5-7 minutes of video/audio be provided on your application. You may provide one long clip with timestamps indicated, or up to three individual clips.  

• The showcase application fee is $180.
• Submit your showcase application and application fee here.