Thank you for your interest in performing with MNKpopConnect!
This is an all-ages, BTS (Bangtan) themed K-pop event hosted at the following location:
St. Paul Ricercentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Event Hours: 12 PM Noon - 6:00 PM
Please ensure you are active on your listed main point of contact.
If you or your team would like to sign up, please review the guidelines below before submitting:
Performance Guidelines
Both soloists and teams are welcome.
Band / Live instruments are allowed. Teams will be responsible for their own instruments and equipment.
Submit your song selection(s); mixes are allowed.
Global groups (e.g., XG, Katseye) are acceptable.
Performances can be original choreography or custom choreography.
Performances must be under 5 minutes.
Singing is allowed.
No age requirement.
⚠️ There will be no changing rooms available. Nearby restrooms are availible for changing stations.
Performances will take place on the second floor ballroom with. Stage availability may be subject to change.
All props (excluding vulgar/innapropriate) EXCEPT confetti are allowed. No exceptions.
Performance Schedule & Check-In
- Doors open 11:00 AM Saturday March 14th.
- K-Pop performances are scheduled for 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM. Subject to change.
- Performers must check in between 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Subject to change.
- Failure to show up after being selected will result in a one-year probation period for future MNKC performances.
Submission Requirements
Please provide the following with your application:
Performer(s) name(s) / team name
Performance category
Social media handles
Song choice and length
Photo for social media promotion
Reference work (video link preferred; files may also be shared)
Contact information
More details below
⚠️ Note: Private accounts are less likely to be selected without sufficient submission information. Submission due by February 14th, with announcements and selections made by February 16th, 2026.
For more information, contact:
@mnkpopconnect on social media (Insta, FB, TikTok)
toby@mnkpopconnect.com
info@mnkpopconnect.com
