performersincluding

Performersincluding is a coined term used in event programs, festival guides, and metadata to indicate that the listed participants span multiple performer categories. It is not a standard label in formal publishing, but it appears in informal notes and some online databases where brevity or data-entry constraints drive condensed phrasing.

Its form results from blending “performers” and “including” into a single unit, often written as a single word or as a label preceding a list. Spelling can vary depending on context, with some sources treating it as a deliberate neologism and others using separate words or hyphenation.

Usage and interpretation: In practice, performersincluding signals that the following list should be read as inclusive of diverse disciplines—such as musicians, dancers, poets, and speakers. To avoid ambiguity, it is usually supplemented by explicit categories or a complete roster nearby, especially in formal programs or searchable databases.

Examples: A festival program may read “performersincluding poets, dancers, and instrumentalists” to describe the lineup. A catalog entry might use a field labeled “performersincluding” followed by the names of each act. The term is most useful as a compact label in systems where space is limited, though it can hinder readability in narrative text.