Manitoba Music Performance Opportunity: Canada Day at The Forks | Deadline: March 3, 2016
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4PM CST Thursday March 3, 2016
Manitoba Music is coordinating live performances on multiple stages including the main stage at The Forks on Canada Day, Friday, July 1, 2016. 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, 2016
- 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
To submit:
- Fill out the submissions form at manitobamusic.com/submissions
- Update your Manitoba Music profile with:
- Current music (up to three mp3s – may be selected for Manitoba Music’s streaming playlists)
- Current high resolution image (300 dpi) uploaded to “Files” section
- Current bio
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Music
- Professional history
- Demonstrated audience following
For more info, please contact:
Ruben Ramalheiro, Market Development Coordinator
Manitoba Music
P: 204.975.4218
E: ruben@manitobamusic.com