Showcase Opportunity: The Road to BreakOut West

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Apply by Tuesday, July 7 at 11:59 PM CT

Manitoba Music will once again host The Road to BreakOut West, our annual industry showcase and business development activities featuring some of BreakOut West’s industry delegates. 

Taking place September 28 - 29, 2026 in Winnipeg, The Road to Breakout West is an opportunity to build business relationships with and showcase for the visiting delegates.

This opportunity is open to all export-ready artists based in Manitoba. This opportunity will have a strong focus on gender diversity and IBPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ voices. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

  • Be a Manitoba Music member and a current resident of Manitoba
  • Have a current release and recent professional career activity (e.g., recent or upcoming release: EP/LP/single, live touring, festival performances, industry showcases, media coverage)
  • Be export-ready (able to take advantage of opportunities in Canada and internationally)
  • Be available to perform on the evening of September 29 at Sidestage in Winnipeg
  • Have a road-tested 20-30 minute set of primarily original music
  • Participate in The Road to BreakOut West programming on September 28 and 29
  • 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
  • Live performance history
  • Export readiness
  • Social media presence
  • Rationale for the showcase
  • Momentum, demonstrated in your bio and recent accomplishments

Important Dates

  • Apply by: Tuesday, July 7 at 11:59 PM CT
  • Notification date: Thursday, July 30
  • Showcase date: Tuesday, September 29

Apply

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
[email protected]

 

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