Performance Opportunity: Nagamooag Neezochackak

Posted on May 29, 2025

Deadline: Thursday, June 5 at 4 PM

The Indigenous Music Development Program (IMDP) at Manitoba Music will partner with the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq for the second edition of Nagamooag neezochackak, an evening to celebrate Indigiqueer and Two-Spirit musicians in honour of Pride and National Indigenous History Month.

The free public event will take place at WAG-Qaumajuq’s Main Room on June 25 and feature a moderated discussion by Indigenous artists accompanied by performances. Artists selected to participate will receive an honorarium. More details TBA.

The event title, Nagamooag neezochackak means “singing 2Spirits” in Anishinaabemowin, given by Elder Gayle Pruden of Little Saskatchewan, Manitoba.

Artists considered for this opportunity must:

Be a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis artist or group
Identify as a part of the LGBTQ2S* community
Be a member of Manitoba Music (or become a member if selected) and current resident of Manitoba
Be available to perform on the evening of June 25, 2025
Be able to perform up to 15 minutes of original material or arrangements live
Have a strong social media presence and local audience following
Have recent professional career activity (e.g. recent or upcoming release - demo/EP/LP/single, live show, tour, festival sets, industry showcases, awards and nominations, media coverage, etc.)
Have a professional promotional photo and short bio
Have a website or profile with Manitoba Music and/or Indigenous Music, and social media profile(s)

Submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee of industry professionals based on: