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Sound Artist Application Guidelines

General Info

About

Drone Sleepover is a dusk-to-dawn ambient music campout taking place in various cities throughout the U.S. Each performance blends into the other to create 8 hours of uninterrupted drone sound. 

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Presented by StretchMetal,  a nonprofit record label and performance facilitator supporting ambient artists and droning spaces.

Event details

October 25 - 26, 2025 
ASSEMBLY Kingston, NY
10 PM - 8 AM

Application

Application opens
Application closes
Notification

04.15.25

05.13.25

no later than 06.25.25

Open to

artists everywhere.

Application fee

$15

Why the fee? StretchMetal is a volunteer-run nonprofit with limited resources. The fee helps us offset the time and labor it takes to review every submission with care. If the fee is a barrier, reach out and we’ll work something out.

Performance Overview

Duration

Performances range from 45 minutes - 3 hours in length. Artists must be able to play anytime within the duration of the event.

Compensation

All selected artists will receive $300 for their performance. We do not cover travel or equipment expenses.

Recording

All performances will be recorded and released as a part of the StretchMetal Drone Sleepover Collection series. Artists split revenue from any album sales.

SOUND GUIDELINES

Drone Sleepover features two types of sound artists. Drones for most of the night and a final artist for the "Music to Wake Up to" set, otherwise known as the rooster call. On the application, you can specify which set you're interested in. If you're applying for both, provide links to samples from both projects.

SLEEP SETS

  • Only send music that people can sleep to.

  • Do not send a link to your noise album stating you can make drone music too.

  • If you need to prepare a track specifically to send to us, ensure your track is accessible for streaming; we won't listen to downloads.

  • We prefer Spotify and Bandcamp links.

  • For an example of accepted artists from previous Drone Sleepovers, visit this link

WAKE SETS

  • The purpose of this set is to wake everyone up.

  • We prioritize artists who showcase their abilities to perform a slow build that moves into a fast-paced mix.

  • We welcome techno, dance, ballroom, and similar genres.

  • For an example, please visit this link.

For support, contact stretchmetal@stretchmetal.org

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