What are your social media Accounts I can follow?
Follow and mention us on any or all of these social media accounts using #ESMAF #QCEF
I'd like information on being a festival sponsor.
For sponsorship inquiries, message us on our contact page, or email esmaf@empirestatemusicandartsfest.com with subject line, "Sponsorship". Please include Name, company, and contact information.
How do I apply for media and press credentials?
For Press & Editorial inquiries, message us on our contact page, or email esmaf@empirestatemusicandartsfest.com with subject line, "Press Pass". Please include Name, publication, and contact information.
How do I contact someone about an issue with my ticket order?
For questions about your ticket purchase please message us on our contact page, or email esmaf@empirestatemusicandartsfest.com with subject line “Ticket issue”
I'm a band / artist. How can I play the festival
We are on the look out for new artist all year long. The best way to get our attention is to follow us on social media, stay up to date on our showcases and events, and come out to the shows to meet us! We are all about building up the community of artists that we showcase and we want to meet you!
How do I apply to be a food vendor?
The Empire food court will features a variety of entrée, dessert, and snack items with an emphasis on local restaurants and vendors. We aim to offer food the locals would be proud to have representing the city, and provide a little something for everyone with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. options in mind.
Does the Empire State Music & Arts Festival Happen all year long?
The Empire State Music & Arts Festival produces many shows and social events throughout the year Such as Death to Genre Showcase & Givapalooza; however our main festival happens only once a year during the 2nd week of August in NYC, and our sister festival, The Queen City Empire Festival, occurs during the last weekend of August in Charlotte NC.
How do I contact the festival with questions that are not listed?
For general festival questions, please message us on our contact page, or email esmaf@empirestatemusicandartsfest.com with subject line “General”
What items are allowed?
Guests and their belongings are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. You can help keep the lines moving quickly by leaving large bags at home. A clear bag policy has been adopted by the venue. if your bad is not clear, it will not be allowed in.
The following items are ALLOWED (Depending on the DAY:
Baby Strollers
Binoculars
Blankets, Sheets, Towels
Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)
Prohibited items:
Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
Coolers of any kind. (Exceptions may be made for medical use)
Framed backpacks, multiple pocket back packs and any pack that is not aligned with the allowed backpacks above. (See Full Bag Policy Below)
Any and all professional audio recording equipment
Professional cameras and professional recording (photo, video, audio) equipment (NO large professional detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment.
Any and all professional video equipment. No video recording will be allowed
Drones or any other remote flying device
Hammocks
Glass containers of any kind
Illegal and Illicit substances of any kind
Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind
Pets (except service animals)
Selfie sticks
Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles
Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.
Weapons or explosives of any kind
Fireworks
Large chains or spiked jewelry
Bicycles inside festival grounds (free parking is available near festival entrance)
Carts of any kind (including Red Wagons)
Chairs of any kind
Prescription Medicine Requirements:
Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our medical staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day.
Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.
Over the counter medications are allowed in a sufficient supply for the day.
Can I buy tickets from Craigslist, Stubhub or other broker sites?
No. You may only purchase tickets for our event through our website, or our ticketing platform.