SOUND OPPORTUNITIES
LOVE, A VALENTINE’S SONGWRITING CONTEST
DEADLINE: MARCH 1/17
http://jlsc.com/valentines_contest.php
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest will be selecting 1 artist as the winner of LOVE. The winner will receive a prize package from Yamaha, Disc Makers, Other World Computing, Genelec, Line 6 and more. Songwriters can enter their original love songs Past Winners of the LOVE Contest: Meghan Trainor, Olivia Millerschin and more.
JUNCTION CITY MUSIC HALL
DEADLINE: MARCH 2/17
https://www.sonicbids.com/find-gigs/play- live-at-junction-city-music-hall-2017/
Trouble Town Records, in association with Junction City Music Hall, is looking to book artists for an upcoming music series. Artists will be considered for future dates at JCMH as well as various other venues throughout the city. Junction City has a 150 person capacity room with adjustable seating. They have a killer sound system and knowledgeable techs as well as an outstanding bar staff. A com- munity and music oriented arts and perfor- mance space, it is dedicated to serving the best neighborhood in Toronto, The Junction. Original and tribute bands are both encour- aged to submit.
MILLER LITE BEER GARDEN AT NAVY PIER
DEADLINE: MARCH 3/17 May 26-September 4/17, Chicago IL
www.sonicbids.com/find-gigs/ 2017millerlitebeergardenatnavypier/
Chicago’s Miller Lite Beer Garden at Navy Pier has slots for bands to play for the summer 2017 season. Selected acts are compensated. Located on the East End of Chicago’s Navy Pier, The Miller Lite Beer Garden is a seasonal, outdoor destination spot which hosts thou- sands of visitors each month. It features live music Wednesdays-Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Navy Pier is a not-for-profit originally opened as a ship- ping and recreational facility in 1916, located on Lake Michigan. It is the top leisure destina- tion in the Midwest, drawing nearly nine mil- lion visitors annually. Artists who are already planning to be on tour through the region are invited to apply. Music must be family-friendly, alternative, Americana, blues, classical, coun-
WWW.SASKMUSIC.ORG try, folk, jazz, pop, R&B, rock, world.
BREAKOUT WEST FESTIVAL and WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS
DEADLINE: MARCH 13/17 September 13-17/17, Edmonton AB
www.breakoutwest.ca
See more under “Current & Coming Up”
INDIE WEEK DEADLINE: MARCH 6/17 (EARLY BIRD) November 7-12/17, Toronto ON
http://canada.indieweek.com/apply/
Indie Week is one of Canada’s hottest indie music festivals showcasing the best emerging artists from around the world. Over 200 acts will perform at 20+ venues in Toronto. Along with the music festival, Indie Week also pres- ents Reel Indie Film Fest (film festival featur- ing music themed features, shorts and music videos) and the Indie 101 conference where industry professionals give career advice.
THE EMPTY ROOM SERIES
DEADLINE: MARCH 31/17
https://creativecitycentre.wufoo.com/forms/ p1sxf7vb17vafpd/
Applications for the third season of Creative City Centre’s Empty Room Series are invited. The series is a partnership between the Cre- ative City Centre, SaskMusic and CBC Radio in Saskatchewan. Selected artists are recorded, both video and audio, in the empty Hague Gallery at the Creative City Centre. The audio track may be aired on CBC Saskatchewan, and the video will be posted on the Creative City Centre’s YouTube Channel. Creations are avail- able for artists to use as they see fit to pro- mote their careers.
2017 RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL
DEADLINE: MARCH 31/17 September 14-17/17, Victoria BC
www.sonicbids.com/find-gigs/ rifflandia-festival-2017/
Rifflandia was established in 2008 with the goal of creating a unique music and arts fes- tival, set amongst the beautiful and historic downtown of Victoria. The ninth Rifflandia will feature 200+ performances across multiple stages and venues over 3 days and 4 nights, all within walking distance of one another. Over the past eight years, Rifflandia Festival has seen exponential growth, becoming a world-
class destination and recognized as a festival of choice to attend in Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Past Performers Include: Mackl- emore & Ryan Lewis, The Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Jurassic 5, Ed- ward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Cake, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Serena Ryder, Courtney Love, Mother Mother, Death From Above 1979. Artists from all genres will be accepted.
MANITOBA ARTS NETWORK SHOWCASE
DEADLINE: APRIL 1/17 October 19-22/17, Russell MB
https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/showcase-2017/
Manitoba Showcase is a 3-day cultural ex- travaganza geared towards artists, commu- nity arts councils and cultural organizations, concert and event promoters, and all levels of professionals in fields of music, arts, and edu- cation. The conference revolves around live showcases where a selection of artists per- form for presenters looking to book shows for their home communities. Manitoba Arts Network coordinates block booked tours and performances throughout the province based on interest generated at the Showcase event. Many Showcase artists have found that they receive up to four years of ongoing bookings based on a single slot at Showcase. Perform- ing artists of all disciplines and genres are en- couraged to apply. (ie. music, dance, theatre, musical theatre, magic, comedy).
ALBERTA SHOWCASE 2017
DEADLINE: APRIL 1/17 October 20-22/17, Fort Saskatchewan AB
https://iwanttoshowcase.ca/ alberta-showcase-2017/
Now in its 40th year, Alberta Showcase brings touring artists together with community presenters searching for artists for special events, concert and performance series, and community celebrations. Every October the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta brings to- gether presenters from across Alberta who are searching for performing artists who will tour in their communities. They are looking for a diverse, challenging line-up of artists with broad audience appeal. Over 40 artists will perform their best work throughout the week- end. Presenters will have the opportunity to meet these performing artists in the Contact Room, a trade fair where the business of the art happens.
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