Mission

Winterfolk was formed to entertain, educate, enlighten, engage and encourage our community about various folk music styles including roots, blues, folk and more.

Winterfolk is presented by 'The Association of Artists for A Better World', a registered Non-Profit Organization, in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

About the Festival

What is Winterfolk ?

Winterfolk (VI) is a sixth annual event for Toronto. More than 100 artists will be performing live at seven or more area venues over the course of three days. It will also include workshops for guitar playing, song writing, and more.

· Winterfolk is a member of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. (OCFF)

· Winterfolk is presented by ‘A Better World’, a registered Not-For-Profit Organization in the province of Ontario.

· Winterfolk is supported and sanctioned by the Danforth BIA. (Business Improvement Area)

· Winterfolk programming supports our community, and offers stages to new and emerging talent.

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When is Winterfolk?

February 13, 14, 15  2009 Toronto, Canada

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How Will Winterfolk be Promoted?

This has not yet been fully determined at the time of writing, but as in previous years Winterfolk will be advertised in the local music scene, www.Wintefolk.com , flyer distribution and other media outlets. A Winterfolk Program Guide will be distributed at all of the participating venues. The Winterfolk Program Guide will include information on all of the artists, venues, workshops, schedules, etc. Press releases will be issued to the media to generate additional publicity. Television, radio and print coverage are all expected. Back to Top

Where Will Winterfolk be Held?

More information on venues.

Winterfolk will be held at five or more clubs at the corner of Danforth and Broadview in Toronto, all within close walking distance, including:

The Black Swan Tavern (2 Rooms) - 154 Danforth Ave. 

Dora Keogh - 141 Danforth Ave. -

The Willow Restaurant - (2 Rooms) - 93 Danforth Ave

Mambo Restaurant - 120 Danforth Ave

How Much Will It Cost to Attend?

Winterfolk will present a number of free stages, as well as paid performance.

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How Can Musicians Perform? - Please read carefully.

There are about 80 spots available, and we typically get hundreds of requests to play.

There are three ways for artists to play at Winterfolk.

 1. By Invitation of Winterfolk Artistic Selection Committee: The majority of artists performing at Winterfolk will be selected and hired by a festival artistic committee ,specifically set up for that purpose. (We don't have a dedicated Artistic Director this year). If you want to play at Winterfolk, and have not been hired by Nov 15, 2009, then we recommend you apply for a showcase.

2. Apply for A Showcase: Showcase Application (8 spots) - Winterfolk  is committed to offer performance opportunities and public exposure to new or emerging artists, and all artists - regardless of prior festival experience. Showcase applications will be evaluated by a dedicated team personally selected by the festival director. Showcase submissions are outside the realm of the artistic director.

We will be only be accepting submissions exclusively through Sonicbids online this year, and not via mail or drop box. Details are posted here Showcase Application

3. Participate With our Community Partners: Winterfolk has reserved several stages for several community music organizations. Participation details will be posted soon.   

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