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BPA Live! — Talent Show

Event Date: May 6, 2026
Rehearsal: 3:15–4:00 PM CT
Performance: 10:00–11:00 PM CT
Location: Delta Ballroom
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

BPA Live! is the post-opening session entertainment event at the National Leadership Conference.

This talent showcase highlights the creativity, energy, and talent of BPA members from across the country.

Eligibility Requirements

Be a current BPA member in good standing
Be a registered attendee of the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference
Attend the mandatory rehearsal on May 6
Be available to perform live from 10:00–11:00 PM CT
Comply with all BPA conference policies and conduct standards

Individuals and teams may apply. For team acts, all participants must meet eligibility requirements.

Application Submission Requirements

Public Video Link (Required): A publicly accessible video link (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) clearly showing the act and all performers.
Performance Length: Estimated length (maximum 5 minutes, including transitions).
Statement of Interest: Brief written explanation of your act.
Participant Information: Primary point of contact, performer names, school, state, and division.
Music Links: Links to planned music with timestamps.

Performance Guidelines

Maximum performance time: 5 minutes
BPA will provide professional sound, lighting, and staging
Acts must be performed as submitted in the application
BPA reserves the right to adjust performance order and timing

Equipment & Props

Performers must bring any required personal equipment or props
All equipment and props must be safe, portable, and quick to set up/remove
Equipment use is subject to BPA and venue approval
Only handheld microphones are available
Screen projection is not available

Prohibited Content & Activities

Pyrotechnics, fire, flames, sparks, smoke, fog, or explosive effects
Weapons (real, replica, or prop)
Dangerous stunts or risky activities
Use of animals
Liquids, powders, glitter, confetti, or damaging substances
Acts requiring rigging, climbing, suspension, or venue modification
Explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content
Food may not be used during your act

BPA reserves full discretion to determine whether an act is appropriate, safe, and feasible.

Applicant Acknowledgement & Agreement

I am a current BPA member and registered NLC attendee
My advisor supports my participation
Submission does not guarantee selection
The video link is publicly accessible and represents my act
Performance is limited to five (5) minutes
I will attend rehearsal and be available for performance
I am responsible for personal equipment or props
My act complies with all safety and content guidelines
I agree to follow all BPA policies and staff instructions
Failure to meet requirements may result in removal

Tip: Choose an act that is engaging, safe, easy to stage, and clearly represented in your video submission.

Unique ID

Performer Information

Lead Performer Name(Required)

First Last

Lead Preformer Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Please share a personal email address - not a school email.

Lead Performer Phone Number(Required)

Leader Performer School(Required)

Lead Performer State(Required)

Are you performing alone?(Required)

Individual Performance

Team Performance

Total # of Performers

Additional Performer Names

Please list the names of all additional performers below.

Chapter Advisor Name(Required)

First Last

Chapter Advisor Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Talent Audition

Publicly Accessible Link to Video Demonstrating the Talent(Required)

Examples include YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive with public access enabled

Please provide a brief description of your talent including any support required or special equipment being used.(Required)

# of Microphones Required(Required)

Please note: Only handheld microphones are available.

# of Microphone Stands Required(Required)

Music Requirements

If your performance does not require background music, please ignore this section.

Link to song being used in performance

Timestamps

What second of the song should the music start at/end at.

Applicant Acknowledgement & Agreement

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree that:

I am a current BPA member and a registered attendee of the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference.
My advisor is aware and supports my participation in this event.
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection to perform.
The video link provided is publicly accessible and accurately represents the act I intend to perform.
All performances are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.
I must attend the mandatory rehearsal on May 6, 2026, between 3:00–4:00 PM CT and be available to perform from 10:00–11:00 PM CT. (Rehearsal will likely not take a full hour but performers should be available during that time block)
BPA will provide full event production, and I am responsible for bringing any required personal equipment or props.
My act does not include prohibited or dangerous activities and is appropriate for a national student audience.
BPA reserves the right to deem any act inappropriate, unsafe, or infeasible and may remove or disqualify acts at any time.
My act does does not include food.
I agree to comply with all BPA policies, venue rules, and instructions from BPA staff.
Failure to meet eligibility, rehearsal, or performance requirements may result in removal from the program.

I have read, understand, and agree to all BPA Live! guidelines and requirements.

Signature(Required)