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This website will be undergoing maintenance on Monday May 05 from 8am - 12pm. If you experience any difficulty with the online purchasing process, the box offices open at 10am, where a representative will gladly assist you or you may call our Remote Box Office at 352-753-3229. We apologize for any inconveniences during this time.

2025 The Villages Resident Performer's Group - Special Event Application

About this Application.

Thank you for your interest in perfoming at events for the Villages Entertainment.

Performing Groups play a huge role in our events by keeping the crowd entertained during parts of the event that would normally break in the evening.

Performing Groups are given a 15 minute set to perform in front of the Event Audiences. 

All Performing Groups must provide their own backing music to be played while performing.

If needed a Microphone will be provided for groups that have an accompanying Narrator or Announcer.

For more information please reach out to a member of the Villages Entertainment – Special Events Staff. 

We do receive a high volume of applications for all of our events and can not guarantee a space to everyone who submits an application.

If you’re application is accepted you will receive an email confirming your dates for the events you have been accepted too.

    * indicates required field

    Performer Group Name *
    Name of your Performing Group as it appears in all advertising and promotions.

    Group Leader's First Name *

    Group Leader's Last Name *

    Group Leader's Phone *

    Group Leader's E-mail *

    Mailing Address *

    Please select the top five events your group would like to perform in
    Note: This does not guarantee you a spot during these events

    Brief Description of your Resident Performing Group*

    In consideration of being allowed to participate as a Festival Performance Group during Festivals and/or Special Events, I agree to release, discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue The Villages® of Lake-Sumter, Inc., The Villages® Operating Company, Village Center Community Development District, Sumter Landing Community Development District, all affiliates of such entities, and each of the fore going’s officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from all liability to me, my executors, administrators, personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, for all loss or damage and all claims or demands (each a “Claim”) on account of injury or damage to my person or property resulting in my death that was caused by the negligence, action or inaction of such Released Parties, or otherwise. Additionally, I agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the released Parties from any Claim by any of my guests and invitees. This Release, Waiver and Hold Harmless is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by Florida Law and if any portion is held invalid for any reason the balance should not withstanding continue in full legal force and effect.
    This agreement covers all contractual events for calendar year 2025