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2025 Battle of the djs

The Nebraska State Fair invites you to apply for Battle of the DJs, taking place on Sunday, August 31st from 6-8 pm on the Pump & Pantry Party Pit Stage.

A total of 6 DJs will be selected to perform a 12–15-minute set. Those selected to perform will receive two free gate admission tickets to the fair and a $100 stipend for participation. The top 3 winners will also receive a trophy. If you are interested in applying, please complete the registration below by July 1st, 2025.

For any questions about this event, please contact Karli Schulz at kschulz@statefair.org or (308) 385-3928.

Entertainment Application Terms & Conditions:

- Final selection of all entertainment is at the discretion of the Nebraska State Fair (NSF).

- This is only an application for an opportunity to perform. Submission of this application does not guarantee the applicant will be selected to perform at the NSF, nor does it constitute any agreement to provide space, services, or compensation.

- The parties agree that the Act, and any agents and employees of the Act, are acting in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the NSF.

- Act hereby waives all claims and recourse against the NSF Board, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and the City of Grand Island, including the right to contribution for loss or damage to persons or property in any way connected to this Application and any subsequent Agreement, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the NSF Board, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and the City of Grand Island from all claims due to any acts or omissions.

- Act shall indemnify and hold harmless the NSF Board, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association, and the City of Grand Island, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth from, or on account of, injuries to or death of any person including, but not limited to, workers and the public, or damage to property resulting from the performance at the NSF.

- The NSF takes place rain or shine. Most performance locations are either indoor or covered.

- Act is expected to dress appropriately for a family atmosphere.

- Act is expected to conduct him/her/themselves in a fashion suitable for family-oriented fun.

- By agreeing to perform at the NSF, you hereby consent to the reproduction and use of your photograph, image, voice or a reproduction thereof, either in whole or in part for any and all advertising, promotion and publicity purposes without limitation or reservation, and without any right to compensation for that reproduction/use.

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