Today we received the following email:

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell (April 23 – May 2) will accept press kit submissions for bands wishing to perform at the 2010 Festival through October 1, 2009.

The mission of the Festival is to preserve, promote, perpetuate, and encourage the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. Approximately 90% of the bands chosen to perform at the Festival are Louisiana-based attractions. Competition for the remaining slots at the Festival is highly competitive.

All qualified applicants may submit their press kits by October 1 to:

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell
Attn: Music Production
336 Camp Street, Suite 250
New Orleans, LA 70130

Or by visiting www.nojazzfest.com/apply2010

Be sure to include a recording, bio, photo, press clippings, contact information and a current email address.