Street Band Musicians for Featured Background Roles in NYC

Street Band Musicians for Featured Background Roles in NYC

Job Description

A New York City production is seeking three musicians to portray a street band in featured background roles with visible faces. Openings include a guitarist, drummer, and trumpet or brass player. Musicians of all backgrounds are welcome and must provide their own instruments.

Selected talent will work one shoot day, with compensation of $450 for 12 hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a street band musician on camera.
• Perform with your instrument alongside fellow musicians.
• Follow production direction during filming.

Requirements

• Play guitar, drums, or trumpet/another brass instrument.
• Have your own instrument available for the shoot.
• Be available for both proposed shoot days; talent will work only one day, to be confirmed.
• Be able to work in New York City.
• Attend a fitting if required; details are to be confirmed.

Compensation

• $450 for 12 hours.

1970s Jazz Trio, Backup Singers and Soul Band Musicians

Job Description

A production filming in Syracuse, New York, is seeking talented musicians and singers for a 1972-set project. Casting is looking for a jazz trio, backup singers with a classic soul-inspired sound, and a soul band capable of accompanying a solo singer. Existing bands and individual musicians are encouraged to apply for this paid entertainment opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a musician or singer in a production set in 1972.
• Recreate the look, energy, and musical atmosphere of the early 1970s.
• Perform as part of a jazz trio, backup vocal group, or soul band.
• Soul band musicians may perform drums, guitar, horns, or similar instruments.
• Follow musical and production direction while on set.
• Collaborate professionally with other performers and the production team.

Requirements

• Musicians and singers with strong performance abilities.
• Jazz musicians, backup singers, and soul band performers are encouraged to apply.
• Existing bands are welcome to apply together.
• Must be comfortable performing music appropriate to a 1972 setting.
• Must be available to work in Syracuse, New York.

Compensation

• SAG scale.

Unique and Specialty Performers for Atlanta Live Talent Discovery

Job Description

AMV Open Call™ — Outside the Algorithm is seeking unique specialty acts and unforgettable performers for an upcoming live talent-discovery experience in Atlanta, Georgia. This opportunity is designed for performers whose talents may not fit into traditional casting categories. The production is looking for distinctive acts with the creativity, personality, and live presence to make audiences stop, watch, and remember their performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a unique or specialty act in a live entertainment setting.
• Showcase an original talent, performance style, or creative skill.
• Capture and maintain the attention of a live audience.
• Bring personality, confidence, and memorable stage presence to the performance.
• Create engaging and distinctive live entertainment moments.
• Follow creative and production direction throughout the experience.

Requirements

• Seeking variety performers, impressionists, musicians, spoken-word performers, beatboxers, magicians, novelty performers, physical performers, cultural performers, and other unique acts.
• Unexpected talents and one-of-a-kind live acts are encouraged to apply.
• Must have a distinctive talent or performance ability.
• Strong live presence and personality.
• Comfortable performing in front of an audience.
• Ability to deliver a memorable and engaging performance.
• Must be available to participate in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• Compensation to be determined.

Rock Musicians and Vocalists for Live Performance

Job Description

A live entertainment production is seeking talented rock musicians and band-style vocalists based in Southern California for an upcoming Halloween-themed park contract near Los Angeles. This paid music performance opportunity is looking for skilled performers with strong stage presence, professional musicianship, and the energy to deliver engaging live rock performances. Selected talent will participate in a paid rehearsal followed by 25 performance nights.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live rock music for a Halloween-themed entertainment production
• Deliver energetic and engaging performances for live audiences
• Collaborate professionally with fellow musicians, vocalists, and the production team
• Attend and participate in the required rehearsal
• Maintain consistent performance quality throughout the contract
• Follow musical and creative direction during rehearsals and performances

Requirements

• Rock musicians and band-style vocalists
• Must be based in Southern California
• Strong musical or vocal performance skills
• Confident and engaging stage presence
• Comfortable performing live for large audiences
• Must be available for the full performance commitment
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative

Compensation

• Paid rehearsal
• Competitive wage for 25 performance nights

Job Description

A non-SAG commercial is seeking real blues musicians, guitar players, and singers in the Chicago area. The production is specifically looking for Black men ages 50 and older with authentic musical experience and a strong connection to blues and jazz music. Ideal talent can sing and play multiple instruments, with guitar players and versatile musicians especially encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a musician and/or singer in a non-SAG commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic blues, jazz, or related musical experience.
• Play guitar or other musical instruments as applicable.
• Sing on camera if required for the role.
• Follow creative and production direction during filming.

Requirements

• Black men ages 50 and older.
• Must be a real musician, guitar player, and/or singer.
• Ability to play multiple instruments and sing is preferred.
• Relevant blues or jazz music experience.
• Must be local to the Chicago, Illinois area or able to work as a Chicago local hire.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Bay Area Musicians and Artists for Brand Campaign

Job Description

A well-known Bay Area specialty brand is seeking musicians, artists, and music creatives for an upcoming stills and motion advertising campaign. The production wants to highlight real Bay Area creatives and authentically capture their artistic practices, personalities, and connection to the local music and arts community. Musicians, designers, illustrators, instrument makers, photographers, DJs, vinyl collectors, dancers, and other people involved in music or art are encouraged to participate.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in still photography and motion content for a brand campaign.
• Showcase an authentic music, art, or creative practice on camera.
• Share aspects of your creative process and connection to the Bay Area.
• Participate naturally in lifestyle and artist-focused campaign scenes.
• Follow creative direction while maintaining an authentic personal style and presence.

Requirements

• Ages 20–40.
• Open to all ethnicities, gender identities, and body types.
• Must have a strong connection to the Bay Area.
• Seeking musicians, album or poster designers, illustrators, instrument fabricators, photographers, DJs, vinyl collectors, and dancers.
• Other individuals genuinely involved in music or art are encouraged.
• Must be comfortable having your creative practice featured on camera.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.