Now Taking Submissions for Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) Showcases

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Now Taking Submissions for Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) Showcases

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 26, 4pm

 

Manitoba Music will be presenting showcases at the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals conference in Ottawa, October 14-17, 2010.

 

Now in its 24th year, the OCFF conference is a key event for Canada’s folk, roots, and traditional music community. The conference includes speakers and seminars, performer showcases, and jam sessions. Approximately 800 delegates attend the conference, including artistic directors, presenters, and provincial, national, and international industry organizations.

 

Manitoba Music will present a sponsored daytime showcase and two late night music-floor showcases. These showcase events offer Manitoba acts a unique opportunity to perform for and network with influential music industry professionals from the folk and roots community.

 

Artist selection will be made by a selection committee. Showcase dates and times will be provided to selected artists. Production costs will be covered by Manitoba Music; however artists will be responsible for their own travel expenses including registering for the conference. Artists may be eligible for support from the Market Access program.

 

To be considered for a showcase, you must: 

  • Have a current or upcoming professional release (demo / EP / full-length)
  • Have professional promotional material
  • Be export-ready (prepared to capitalize on opportunities in Canada and internationally)
  • Be a Manitoba Music member

 

Preference may be given to performers that: 

  • Have toured nationally or have upcoming tour plans
  • Are actively involved in Manitoba Music, including attending workshops and events, updating online profile, submitting news to Manitoba Music, etc.

 

Submit by email to showcases@manitobamusic.com with the following: 
  • “OCFF” in the subject line
  • A link to a MySpace or other page where your music can be heard
  • Approximately 200 words explaining how this showcase fits with your development plan

 

For more info, please contact:

Ruben Ramalheiro, Program Coordinator

P: 204.975.4218

E: ruben@manitobamusic.com

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