UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Political Song-a-Palooza, a musical event sponsored by Penn State University Libraries to showcase new, old and original political or protest music performed by Penn State students, faculty, staff and alumni is now accepting video and audio auditions.   

Auditions are open through Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, via audio or video file submissions to psap2024@gmail.com. All types of performers are welcome to apply, from a cappella groups, soloists, singer/songwriters, bands, spoken word artists and more.

To be hosted at the State Theatre in downtown State College on Saturday, April 20, the second annual live event will again focus on amplifying and sharing diverse voices of the Penn State community in creative new ways. Event coordinators are seeking performances that include songs from across geographies, movements and time periods that have contributed to political dialogue and shaped cultural and political landscapes.

For more information about this and other Political Song Series events, visit Facebook at Political Song-a-Palooza or the event’s Instagram account at @politicalsongapalooza. View last year’s concert of more than 15  performers, here.

Partners include the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, The McCourtney Institute for Democracy and the Rock Ethics Institute, with support from the Kerry and Janice (Harms) Kissinger Libraries Excellence Endowment.

For questions about Political Song-a-Palooza events including physical access and special accommodations, contact coordinators Rebekah Hill, music and performing arts librarian, at rqh5509@psu.edu or Andrew Dudash, political science/policy studies/government information librarian, at amd846@psu.edu.