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How to Get A Winterfolk XI Gig
This year, Winterfolk will hire about 150 artists. The artistic selection process will be similar to previous years, and below is a description of how we select our artists.
What Winterfolk brings to our Artists
We supply an audience – Great to break in new territory!
Typically, we try to offer artists 2 – 3 paid performance opportunities during the Winterfolk weekend.
Looking For Some Good Volunteers
We welcome your application. Join with other members of the commuity to help us make a difference. Though our annual showcase event is the Winterfolk festival in February, our work is ongoing. We appreciate the help of good volunteers year round.
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We produce one or two albums per year on topics of social conscious, comprised of tracks selected from artists' submissions from all over the world.
All of our albums have received worldwide radio play, generated positive press, and made a difference in the world.
We put artists in touch with issues, and connect their words to the world.
Proceeds from CD sales on most titles are sent to various charities such as Earth Day Canada, and more.
Personal Sponsorship
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This is the first year we have offered personal sponsorship opportunities for individuals and groups. Personal Sponsorship Packages One Time - Click on the items below to donate.
Monthly Recurring Can be cancelled at any time
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 If you enjoy the music, then help to support the festival.
It’s a simple formula. If you enjoy the music, then help to support the festival. Your support of Winterfolk will help us to continue to present quality roots and blues music on an ongoing basis, and as well provide paid performance opportunities for artists. The majority of our budget goes to performing artists, most of whom are local talent. You donation goes directly into the roots community and for the enrichment of the art form for all to enjoy. More About Winterfolk All Personal Sponsors Receive
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How to Get A Winterfolk XI Gig
Three Ways to Get a Winterfolk Gig – Artistic Selection Committee – Online Submissions – Live Auditions |
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There is a lot of information on this page. Please take the time to read it carefully. Winterfolk XI – Feb 14 – 17, 2013This year, Winterfolk will hire about 150 artists. The artistic selection process will be similar to previous years, and below is a description of how we select our artists. Play for Large Attentive and Appreciative AudiencesMany Artists Consider Winterfolk a Dream Gig
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What Winterfolk brings to our ArtistsWe supply an good audience – Great to break in new territory!Typically, we try to offer artists 2 – 3 paid performance opportunities during the Winterfolk weekend.
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1. Artistic Director CommitteeAbout 100 Artists Will Be Selected by Winterfolk Artistic TeamWe have a team of three people on the AD committee, Beverly Kreller, Laura Fernandez, and Brian Gladstone, who decide on the talent as a group. The AD committee will select and hire approximately 100 known artists based on a variety of criteria, for which the top level consideration is artists that best fit the festival programming themes. (This varies every year). Although we hire artists from at least four provinces or territories outside Ontario, our focus is on southern Ontario talent. We look for topical artists who are working hard to perfect their artform, and especially those who are creating a ‘buzz’ within the roots community, filling their calendars, generating some publicity, and getting their name out there. Other considerations include emerging talent, creativity, originality, potential draw, etc. Artists of interest will be contacted prior to Nov 30, 2012. |
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2. Apply online or by mail10 Artists will be Hired from Submissions –Artists can apply for auditions online through Sonicbids . ( If you don't have a Sonicbids account, you can open a free account when submitting to this opportunity). MAIL: Send press kit to – Winterfolk XI Submission, The Association of Artists For A Better World, 182-4936 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N-6S3, and mark the envelope with 'Winterfolk Submission', accompanied with $15.00. Local artists can submit, but we suggest you apply for a audition – details are below. Or, you can do both. |
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3. Apply For Live AuditionsThere is no cost to Apply for Auditions. 10 Artists will be hired from 5 live auditions.Apply to Audition - This year, Winterfolk will hire about 120 artists. The artistic selection process will be similar to previous years, and below is a description of how we select our artists. See also – How Winterfolk Selects Artists , What Winterfolk Offers Artists
Artists can again audition live at select venues in various Ontario cities. There is no cost to audition to Winterfolk and two artists will be hired at each of the venues listed. Artist selection will be based on a combination of voting by the audience and the Winterfolk jury/representatives at each event. Artists will be encouraged to bring their fans friends to cheer them on. Artists will once again audition live at select venues in various Ontario cities. There is no cost to audition to Winterfolk and two artists will be hired at each of the venues listed. Artist selection will be based on a combination of voting by the audience and the Winterfolk jury/representatives at each event. Artists will be encouraged to bring their fans friends to cheer them on.
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Concert For Earthday Pictures Now Online
The Association of Artists for a Better World and The Delta Hotel have joined forces to help raise funds for Earth Day Canada.
Enjoy an evening of great music featuring Mose Scarlett, Wendell Ferguson, The Guitar Boys of Alderon (Brian Gladstone and Noah Zacharin with Tony Quarrington), Sue and Dwight, Sebastian Agnello, Andy Griffiths, HOTCHA!, and others.
Earth Day Director of Communications Keith Treffry, will drop in to say a few words.
Suggested Donation: $10 or more