Showcase Opportunity: Road to BreakOut West International Program

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Deadline: Thursday, August 1 at 11:59 PM CDT

Manitoba Music is partnering with BreakOut West to host an industry showcase and business development activities in Winnipeg with international industry delegates ahead of BreakOut West this September. 

The Road to Breakout West International Program will provide the opportunity to build business relationships with and showcase in front of key international music industry delegates from the US, Europe, and the UK.

This opportunity is open to all export-ready artists based in Manitoba and prioritizes gender diversity and the inclusion of Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and 2SLGBTQIA+ voices.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

  • Be a Manitoba Music member and a 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)
  • Be export-ready (able to take advantage of opportunities in Canada and internationally)
  • Be available to perform the evening of Tuesday, September 24 in Winnipeg
  • Have a 20-30 minute set of primarily original music
  • Participate in The Road to BreakOut West programming on September 23 & 24
  • Have the financial capacity to undertake travel to and accommodations in Winnipeg (if you live outside of the city)
  • Participate in the promotion of the showcase on social media
  • Update your Manitoba Music profile with current music, links, promotional pictures, bio, etc.

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

  • Quality of music, songwriting, composition
  • Track record
  • Export readiness
  • Social media presence
  • Rationale for the showcase
  • Momentum, demonstrated in your bio and recent accomplishments in existing or other projects

Important Dates:

Application deadline: Thursday, August 1 at 11:59 PM CDT

Notification date: Thursday, September 5

Showcase date: Tuesday, September 24

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

Andrea Davis
Manager, Export Programs
Manitoba Music
Treaty 1 Territory
andrea@manitobamusic.com

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