VIBE will host "Free Agent" a live performance competition to be held during VIBE MusicFest weekend. "Free Agent" is the regular section of VIBE Magazine that profiles one "unsigned" musician each month. VIBE is bringing the section to life to give one lucky participant the opportunity to perform at the VIBE MusicFest concert held Saturday night, June 11, 2005.

Ten contestants will be chosen to perform one song during the daytime VIBE MusicFest activities at the Georgia World Congress Center. Nine of the ten contestants will be chosen via promotions on VIBEOnline and Weekend VIBE. One additional contestant will be chosen during one pre-qualification event on-site during the festival at the Weekend VIBE booth located at the Georgia World Congress Center. The ten semi-finalist will be narrowed down to three finalists. VIBE MusicFest attendees will determine the grand prize winner from the three finalists.

The winner of the VIBE MusicFest Free Agent contest will have the opportunity to perform one song on the mainstage at the Georgia Dome on Saturday night and will be featured in the wrap up of the VIBE MusicFest in VIBE Magazine.