Indigenous Music
Performance Opportunity: Indigenous Music Event at The Forks
Deadline: Thursday, May 21 at 4 PM
The Indigenous Music Development Program (IMDP) at Manitoba Music is partnering with The Forks and Kíwétinohk Consulting for a special performance on June 28, in honour of National Indigenous History Month. The free public event will take place Under the Canopy and feature Indigenous artists from Manitoba performing original material. Artists selected to participate will receive an honorarium. More details TBA.
Artists considered for this opportunity must:
- Be a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis artist or group
- Be a member of Manitoba Music (or become a member if selected) and current resident of Manitoba
- Be available to perform on the afternoon/evening of June 28, 2026
- Be able to perform up to 30 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:
- Quality of music
- Quality of promotional materials
- Rationale for the opportunity
- Online presence and fan engagement
For more info, please contact:
Cassidy Mann, Indigenous Music Development Coordinator
Manitoba Music
Treaty 1 Territory
[email protected]