Showcase and Co-writing Opportunity: Manitoba Music in Los Angeles | Deadline: Nov 6

Deadline: Sunday, November 6 at 11:59PM 

Manitoba Music is heading to Los Angeles for a week of export development events in January 2023! 

This is an opportunity for export-ready artists from Manitoba to showcase and connect with LA entertainment reps in a purposefully-organized setting. Music supervisors, publishers, program directors, labels, agents, and more will be invited to the showcase and to meet one-on-one with the artists and their teams. Prior to the event, participants will be provided with mentors to identify industry targets and to ensure that the participant is well-prepared for building lasting business connections.

Manitoba Music will also be arranging co-writing opportunities for Manitoba artists in LA which will include introductory meetings over Zoom before traveling to LA for sessions. This will be a great opportunity for artists looking to build their songwriting skills, network, and connections in this important US market.

This project will have a strong focus on gender diversity and IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ voices.

To be considered for the showcase opportunity, you must:

• Be a member of Manitoba Music and current resident of Manitoba
• Be an export-ready artist (able to capitalize on international activities and opportunities)
• Have recent professional career activity (e.g. recent or upcoming release: demo/EP/LP/single, tour, festival sets, industry showcases, media coverage)
• Have at least two team members (e.g. manager, agent, publicist, publisher, label)
• Have the financial capacity to undertake travel to and accommodations in LA (Market Access Fund financial support may be available, but will not cover full costs)
• Be available to perform a showcase of original music and participate in professional development activities in LA, January 23 to 26, 2023.
• Be 21 years or older (including all performing members if applicable)
• Have an updated profile page with current music, images, bio, and social media links
• Be prepared to participate in the promotion of the program on social media

To be considered for the co-writing opportunity you must:

• Be a Manitoba Music member and current resident of Manitoba
• Have recent professional career activity (e.g. recent or upcoming release: demo/EP/LP/single, tour, festival sets, industry showcases, media coverage)
• Have the financial capacity to undertake travel to and accommodations in LA (Market Access Fund financial support may be available, but will not cover full costs)
• Be available to participate in in-person co-writing sessions in LA, January 25 and 26.
• Be available for an introductory meeting 2 - 8 weeks prior to the event via Zoom
• Have an updated profile page with current music, images, bio, and social media links
• Be prepared to participate in the promotion of the program on social media

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

• Quality of music, songwriting, composition
• Track record
• Strength of team
• Export readiness
• The rationale for the program

For more info or if you are having issues with the form or need accommodations throughout the application process, please reach out:

Claire Boning, Membership & Events Coordinator
Manitoba Music
Treaty 1 Territory
claire@manitobamusic.com
204.942.4218