Submissions Deadline Extended Until Jan 11, 2009

Apply for Winterfolk Showcase ! 8 Spots are Reserved for Submissions - In keeping with our mission, Winterfolk  is committed to offer performance opportunities and public exposure to new or emerging artists, and all artists - regardless of prior festival experience.

Showcase Winners Receive

Minimum of one 45 minute paid scheduled set

Minimum of one additional shared set as part of a workshop or seminar, Inclusion in Festival publicity and promotion such as pictures in print advertisements, flyers, Winterfolk Program Guide, website, and other forms of promotion

Bios and pictures posted on our website, and included in media releases

Press and industry will be alerted to your set time

Full access to Stage, Backstage, Hospitality privileges valid for the entire festival

Pass to attend private Artist parties and information session

Double room for night paid accommodation in a Toronto Hotel for persons residing more than 50 miles away.

Submission Details - How To Submit: Click on the Sonicbids icon which will take you to the submission screen. We are accepting submissions exclusively through Sonicbids online this year. Please read the following carefully, as it will answer most of your questions. The only access to judge's inbox is via a Sonicbids submission, thus the judges have no access to CD's and press kits sent to us.

Details: The application fee is $20.00 till the deadline of midnight on Dec 31, 2007.  All submitting artists will be notified via email before Jan 7, 2009. Winners must be available to play in Toronto during the festival dates.

Every Submission is Evaluated and Acknowledged:

We have a team of judges specifically appointed by the festival director. Submissions evaluation is not a function of the artistic director, who is not involved in this process. Artist Selection will be at the sole discretion of the Winterfolk. Every submission will be listed to and carefully evaluated. All submissions are acknowledged at the time of receipt, and again when the status has been determined. Once selected, you will receive materials on the festival, and your performance date will be scheduled. Winners must be available to play in Toronto during the festival dates.

How are the Submission funds used?

Winterfolk is presented by 'A Better World', which is a registered non profit organization. Funds received from submissions are used towards festival expenses, the majority of which is paid to the artists.

A Few Showcase Winners from Previous Years