The World Festival of Sacred Music is seeking applications for performers, venues and presenters to participate in this coalition of arts, faith and music scheduled for September 20-October 4, 2008 here in Los Angeles.

Initiated in 1999 by his Holiness the Dalai Lama to mark the millennium with a message of peace, cultural understanding and spirituality, the 15 day, 40 event multidisciplinary festival takes place in venues large and small, sacred and secular, public and private all in attempt to cross religious, neighborhood, and cultural boundaries.

Over the years, the festival has grown to encompass everything from gospel, to aboriginal didgeridoo, Buddhist chanting, Latin American folklorico dance and kirtan.

In fact, during the last festival Jai Uttal performed at the Goldenbridge and members of the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in Hollywood presented more devotional chanting accompanied by harmonium, tablas, cymbals and bells.

Anyone interested in applying should attend one of three community meetings being held in December. There, you’ll meet fellow artists, presenters and learn about the guidelines for the Application process.

Here are the details:
RSVP: Call 310-825-0507 or email info@festivalofsacredmusic.org
Mon, Dec 3 (6-8pm) UCLA Glorya Kaufman Hall
Wed, Dec 5 (6-8pm) Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Thurs, Dec 6 (6-8pm) St. James Presbyterian Church

photo credit: Jorge Vismara