Manitoba Music Performance Opportunity: Canada Day at The Forks

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4pm CST Thursday, February 13, 2014

Manitoba Music is coordinating live performances on multiple stages including the main Scotiabank Stage at The Forks on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. One of Manitoba’s most popular summer destinations, The Forks attracts thousands of visitors on Canada Day. This year’s concerts will celebrate and promote Manitoba artists with multi-genre concerts featuring solo artists, bands, and DJs, on stages around The Forks. This event is free and open to the public.

Performances must be ‘family-friendly’ in language and content. We welcome submissions from high energy bands and solo artists in all genres. Artists will be compensated for their performance.

To be considered for a showcase, you must:

  • Have a current release (demo / EP / full-length)
  • Be available to perform on the afternoon and/or evening of July 1, 2013
  • Be prepared to perform a minimum 30 minutes set of primarily original music
  • Be a member of Manitoba Music

Preference will be given to artists who:

  • Have received recent radio play in Canada
  • Have cultivated a significant local audience and local press
  • Appeal to a wide audience

Submit the following:

  • Fill out and submit the form at manitobamusic.com/submissions
  • Ensure your manitobamusic.com profile is updated with current music, artist bio, and a downloadable high resolution (300 dpi) image

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Music
  • Professional history
  • Demonstrated audience following

For more info, please contact:

Ruben Ramalheiro, Program Coordinator
Manitoba Music
P: 204.975.4218
E: ruben@manitobamusic.com

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