Sign up for email updates from City of Mesquite Downtown Development

Get Updates
Search

Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market - Musician & Entertainer Information

Standard Booking Terms

The following are our standard booking terms for live musicians at the Downtown Mesquite Market.

TYPES OF MUSICIANS PREFERRED

Solo or duo acts, or family-friendly DJs.
We do not have the production capacity to handle full bands.

COMPENSATION

Flat Guarantee:
  • $50 – 1 hour slot (55-60 minute set)
  • $100 – 2 hour slot (two 50-55 minute sets with a 10-minute break)
2-hour sets are highly preferred.
Payment is typically paid via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal the Friday following the performance.

TYPICAL SET TIMES

Currently, we are hosting our musicians from 10:00 am to Noon.

PRODUCTION

  • We provide:
    • Sound System – YXL Tower12 Column PA
      • Single microphone (Shure SM-58)
      • 2 - Mic stands
      • Simple 6-channel mixer.
  • We can help with sound mixing, but it's better if the artist handles it.

TIPS & MERCH SALES

  • Artists can collect tips (typically make $30-150 on two-hour sets)
    • The artist can stay and sell merchandise (the artist keeps 100%)
    • The artist needs to provide a table and tablecloth - The merch area is adjacent to the stage

Want to perform at the market?

Please email the Market Manager at DowntownMesquiteFarmersMarket@gmail.com with the following information:
  • Full Name
  • Cell Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Name of Act
  • Promotional photos and/or EPK
  • Link to recorded music (streaming links are preferable - Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud)
  • Link to video of live performance, if available (YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Link to website and social media pages - Facebook and Instagram are the best

Advancing

Once your booking is confirmed - at least one week prior to your performance, please send us the following via email (DowntownMesquiteFarmersMarket@gmail.com):
  • Full Name
  • Cell Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Name of Act
  • Promotional photos
  • Link to social media pages - Facebook and Instagram are the best
  • Payment preference (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal)
Also, let us know if you require any of the following:
  • More than one microphone stand
  • Monitors
  • Bluetooth connection for backing tracks
  • Area to sell merchandise

PA & Mixer Specs

Our house PA is a YXL Tower12 Column PA with 12" Subwoofer. You can view the specs here.
Back to
Top