Showcase Opportunity: Midwest Market Development Tour
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4pm Thursday, June 12, 2014
Manitoba Music is presenting showcases and networking sessions this fall in Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, November 3-7, 2014. This showcase is an opportunity to perform for and network with key music industry professionals from across the Northern Midwest including labels, agents, promoters, buyers, publicists, and more.
Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago represent important live music markets that are within easy touring reach for Manitoba bands, and are home to innovative music industry companies in all sectors. This showcase tour of the region will promote Manitoba artists to audiences, media, promoters, venues, and industry in the markets and will include showcases, meetings, and networking sessions in each city.
Artists considered for this opportunity must:
- Have a current or upcoming release (demo / EP / full-length)
- Be export-ready (able to capitalize on opportunities in Canada and internationally)
- Be available to travel to the US Midwest, November 3-7, 2014
- Be a Manitoba Music member and a current resident of Manitoba
To submit, fill out the submissions form:
- www.manitobamusic.com/submissions
- Update your Manitoba Music profile with:
- Current music
- Short artist bio (approximately 200 words)
- Current high resolution image (300 dpi) uploaded to “Files” section
- Updated Business Profile at www.manitobamusic.com/members/business-profile (must be logged in)
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Music
- Track record
- Strength of team
- Export readiness
- Rationale for the showcase
For more info, please contact:
Ruben Ramalheiro, Program Coordinator
Manitoba Music
P: 204.975.4218
E: ruben@manitobamusic.com