City of Inglewood

Buyer seeks an experienced company to provide event management and production services for the Inglewood Independence Music Festival. The one-day festival will be held at Darby Park on July 5, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is free to the public. The contractor will provide turnkey operations including planning, promotion, logistics, staff, equipment, and supplies. The event will feature performances by well-known artists across various music genres, plus food and merchandise vendors.

• 4/29/2025 - Questions from Respondents due
• 4/30/2025 - Answers to questions posted
• 5/8/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/5/2025 - Event date

• Design experiential, physical, and digital event elements for the festival
• Manage production schedules and budgets
• Book and negotiate contracts with musical artists and entertainers
• Develop marketing campaigns and promotional materials
• Recruit and coordinate food and beverage vendors
• Provide stage, sound, lighting, and technical equipment
• Coordinate VIP tent with tables and chairs
• Train, coordinate, and manage event staff and volunteers
• Install and tear down all event elements and décor
• Manage talent needs and schedule appearances