Talent Search
Cultura Fest, in collaboration with the City of South San Francisco and Divine World Wide Foundation, is searching for ONE standout performer to open the concert as the official Cultura Fest Talent Search Winner!
This is your chance to shine and kick off an unforgettable celebration of art, music, and culture.
🔥 All styles welcome — singers, spoken word artists, rappers, musicians, dancers!
🌟 The winner will be featured on stage and across our official platforms.
Details
We’re searching for solo artists or duets in the Bay Area performing acoustic music rooted in Central American or global cultural traditions.
🎵 Covers, originals, and instrumentals welcome — any genre, as long as it’s acoustic.
🏆 LOCAL WINNER PRIZE PACKAGE
🎤 Perform a 10-minute live opening set at Cultura Fest 2025 (August 23 in Downtown South San Francisco)
🎸 Fender® Affinity Stratocaster (Model #0378002505) – awarded on stage
🎧 Marshall® Gear Bundle:
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Monitor III headphones
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Willen Bluetooth speaker
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MS2 mini battery amp
✨ 1-Year DISCO Music Licensing Account (FREE)
🌐 Featured on DWF’s website, social media & YouTube
📰 Spotlight in G2G Regeneration Global Magazine (80K+ readership)
📦 Note: Winner responsible for shipping/handling fees on physical prizes
🗓️ KEY DATES
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Submissions Open: Now
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Deadline: August 15, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PDST
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Winner Announced: August 20, 2025 via DWF social media
🎧 JUDGING CRITERIA
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Musicality
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Originality & Interpretation
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Emotional Impact
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Connection to Cultural Roots & Theme
🔹 Acoustic-only | 3–4 minutes max | Family-friendly (no explicit content)
