K-PLAY! OFFS
BAY AREA 2026 APPLICATION
WELCOME TO K-PLAY! OFFs
The stage is yours! K-PLAY! OFFs are back at K-PLAY! FEST… stronger than ever! Step into the spotlight and show us what you’ve got. Apply now for your chance to win the grand prize of $1,000 and be crowned K-PLAY! OFFs Bay Area 2026 Champion!🥇
Please note, all performers must be 18 years or older to apply. Please read all guidelines and information when applying.
Prizes 🏆
1st Place ➡️ $1,000
2nd Place ➡️ $500
3rd Place ➡️K-PLAY! FEST Bay Area 2027 Credentials for all team members
Schedule
Round 1➡️
Application Deadline: May 24th, 2026 at 11:59PM PST
Criteria:
Please submit a 45-second to 1-minute clip of your performance.
The video clip NEEDS to include a part of the set that your team intends to compete with at K-Play! Offs.
When submitting your Drive link, please ensure that the file’s sharing permissions are set so it can be accessed without requesting permission. If we are unable to view the file due to restricted access, the submission will automatically be disqualified.
File Naming: [K-PLAY! OFFs 2026 Audition] Team_Name
Evaluation: Round 1 will be evaluated internally by our judges. Selected participants will advance to the K-PLAY! OFFS Final Round at K-PLAY! FEST Bay Area 2026.
Judging Criteria ➡️(30%) Execution & Talent, (40%) Creativity, (30%) Experts Evaluation.
Final Round➡️
TOP 10 teams will be chosen to compete live at our K-Play! Offs🎉
Criteria:
Performance length: 5 minutes minimum, 6 minutes maximum.
Stage rule: Confetti or any props that create a mess and require stage cleanup after your performance are not allowed. If you are using any props for your performance, please email us at logistics@kplayfest.com with a picture and details for APPROVAL!
An evaluation rubric will be sent to the 10 finalists to review before show day.
Application Fee: $40 per submission
For any questions, please email us at logistics@kplayfest.com