Sound Opportunities - Deadlines

• Showcase & Workshop Opportunity: Winnipeg Folk Festival 2022 - Stingray Young Performers Program

  Happening July 7-10, 2022 in Winnipeg, MB. Deadline to apply is May 24, 2022

  Deadline: May 24, 2022

  Now in its 21st year, the Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to present the Stingray Young Performers...

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• The Next Big Thing country talent contest

  Seeking emerging Sask country artists

  Deadline: May 26, 2022

  The Next Big Thing is BACK! Are you an emerging Saskatchewan country artist?...

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• Contest Opportunity: The 27th Annual USA Songwriting Competition

  Grand prize of US$50,000 in cash & merchandise. Deadline in May 27, 2022

  Deadline: May 27, 2022

  Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competition®, the world's leading international songwriting...

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• Showcase Opportunity: 2022 Folk Music Ontario Conference

  Happening October 13-16, 2022 London, ON.

  Deadline: May 27, 2022

  The 2022 Folk Music Ontario Conference October 13-16,...

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• Showcase Opportunity: Diamonds in the Rough Stage

  Taking place September 8-11 Calgary, AB. Deadline to submit is May 30, 2022

  Deadline: May 30, 2022

  Sirroma Entertainment would like to extend an invitation to all Emerging Canadian Country Artists...

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• Award Opportunity: 2022 Saskatchewan Arts Awards

  Held on Oct 24, 2022 at the Remai Arts Centre in Saskatoon. Deadline is May 31, 2022

  Deadline: May 31, 2022

  Presented by SK Arts, the Saskatchewan Arts Awards celebrates the achievements of individuals, groups,...

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• Submit for Honey Jam Artist Development Programme

  Live auditions June 5 at The El Mocambo in Toronto. Can submit auditions online as well.

  Deadline: June 1, 2022

  Honey Jam is looking for emerging female artists across Canada between the ages of 14-25...

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• Showcase Opportunity: Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) Official Showcase

  Oct 20 - Oct 23 in Lisle, IL, USA, Deadline to apply June 2022

  Deadline: June 1, 2022

  Each year, Folk Alliance Region Midwest (FARM) hosts a gathering that spans four days, beginning...

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• Showcase Opportunity: M POUR MONTRÉAL // M FOR MONTREAL

  Nov 16-19, 2022 in Montreal, QC. Deadline to apply is June 6, 2022

  Deadline: June 6, 2022

  After a spectacular 16th edition in 2021, combining online and in person events, M...

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• Awards Opportunity: SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers

  Four prizes will be offered in each of five categories. Deadline is June 6, 2022

  Deadline: June 6, 2022

  This annual competition is designed to recognize Canadian composers who are 30 years of age and under,...

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• Awards Opportunity: SOCAN Foundation Awards for Emerging Screen Composers

  Two prizes will be offered in each of four categories. Deadline is June 6/22

  Deadline: June 6, 2022

  This annual competition is designed to recognize Canadian composers who are 30 years of age and under,...

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• National Indigenous History Month: Interview Series

  Deadline: June 15, 2022

  SaskMusic plans to acknowledge National Indigenous History Month (June) in various...

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• ARTIST DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: Artist Entrepreneur West

  5 week creative entrepreneurship program, Oct 31 - Dec 2, 2022 in Calgary

  Deadline: June 28, 2022

  Canada's Music Incubator (CMI) and the National Music Centre (NMC) have announced a national call...

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• House Concert Opportunity: Madge Lake in Duck Mountain Provincial Park

  Looking for artist to perform either the weekend of July 2/3 or July 9/10 in an intimate outdoor setting

  Deadline: June 30, 2022

  Call for artists: Hope to arrange a second summer "back yard concert" for the small...

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• Award Opportunity: GMA Canada 42nd Covenant Awards

  Happening Nov. 16/22, Virtually. Deadline to submit is June 30/22

  Deadline: June 30, 2022

  The Covenant Awards celebrate excellence and artistry in the Canadian Christian music industry. The...

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• Awards Opportunity: SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Canadian Songwriters, Sponsored by SiriusXM

  Five awards valued at $5,000 each will be granted to the finalists. Deadline is June 30/22

  Deadline: June 30, 2022

  The Award for Young Canadian Songwriter was created through a joint partnership with Sirius XM Canada...

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• Performance Opportunity: Reeperbahn Festival 2022

  Held in Hamburg, Germany, September 21-24, 2022.Deadline July 23, 2022

  Deadline: July 23, 2022

  Reeperbahn Festival combines a diverse line-up of new, international talents with a programme...

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• Contest Opportunity: SOCAN Foundation "The Her Music Awards" (Sponsored by Bandzoogle)

  Award Recipient(s) will be selected to receive a grant prize of up to CAD$5,000.00 each. Deadline to apply is Oct 15, 2022

  Deadline: October 15, 2022

  The Her Music Awards (Sponsored by Bandzoogle) are designed to celebrate and support...

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• Award & Grant Opportunity: The Back Canadian Music Awards

  Five winners will be selected to each receive a $5,000 award. (Deadline to submit Oct 15/22)

  Deadline: October 15, 2022

  The Black Canadian Music Awards is made possible through a joint partnership with SiriusXM Canada and...

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• Showcase Opportunity: The New Colossus Festival 2023

  Happening at New York City's Lower East Side, Mar 8-12, 2023. Deadline: Nov 1/22

  Deadline: November 1, 2022

  Who is New Colossus Festival & What Are They Looking for? The New...

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• Join The The Women in Music Canada Directory!

  https://womeninmusic.ca/

  Deadline: December 1, 2022

  Join hundreds of women and underrepresented gender identity artists and industry across...

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• Canada-based Record Labels Opportuntiy: CIMA: The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA)

  This cohort will consist of three weeks of half-day sessions spread over three months, beginning January 2022

  Deadline: December 12, 2022

  Applications for the winter music cohort of the Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA)...

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• Submit to Weird Canada

  Open Deadline

  Check it out!

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• Promotion Opportunity: Pure Country 92.7 Sask Artist Spotlight

  Receive presence on 92.7 website and social media, and an on-air interview.

  Open Deadline

  Pure Country 92.7 has been celebrating Saskatchewan country music for over a decade. They...

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• Performance Opportunity: CJWW Unplugged

  For solo artists or groups with at least three previously released original singles.

  Open Deadline

  CJWW is Unplugged. It’s your music, on their stage. CJWW is bringing LIVE music back to...

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• Education Opportunity: MusiCounts Music Industry Careers Learning Hub for High School Students

  Open Deadline

  MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, has announced the MusiCounts Learn TRACK Program,...

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• Women Nation Fund - Funding Opportunity

  Open Deadline

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• Distribution Opportunity: BeatsUnion Music Platform

  100% of any music sales to be paid to the artist.

  Open Deadline

  BeatsUnion is a stand alone, 100% independent platform that is geared towards forming a grassroots...

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• Album Listings in The Session Magazine

  Open Deadline

  Ongoing call for Saskatchewan album releases

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• Share your Music with CBC Radio!

  Open Deadline

  Did you know CBC is no longer accepting hard copy CDs to the music...

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• Submit to PLUTO TV

  Open Deadline

  PLUTO TV - Now Accepting Music Video Submissions PLUTO TV offers 3 new MTV programmed music...

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• Performance Opportunity: Side Door Ticketed Live-Streamed Shows

  Set up private, ticketed streaming events as a means to generate revenue.

  Open Deadline

  As the live performance sector struggles to find its footing in the face of COVID-19, Side Door is...

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• NoonChorus Ticketed Live Stream Concerts

  A tool for musicians to recoup income lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 100% free to the artist.

  Open Deadline

  NoonChorus is a pay per view live stream platform. It was created as a tool for musicians to recoup...

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• Licensing Opportunity: Nelvana's "Treehouse Direct" Animated Digital Music Videos

  All genres welcome.

  Open Deadline

  Nelvana is producing animated digital music videos for their "Treehouse Direct" YouTube...

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• Performance Opportunity: CIMA'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

  Artists will receive a performance fee for the use of their live recording.

  Open Deadline

  CIMA is offering the opportunity for artists/bands to be featured during their virtual professional...

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• RAIS: Recording Arts Institute of Saskatoon - Recording Opportunity

  Open Deadline

  The Recording Arts Institute of Saskatoon (RAIS) is looking for...

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• CIMA’s Road Gold Certification - Award Submission

  Open Deadline

  Open Deadline

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• Submit to Regina's CJTR 91.3 FM

  Open Deadline

  CJTR’s music programming offers an alternative to mainstream radio....

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• Submit to Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM

  Open Deadline

  CFCR gladly welcomes physical CD and VINYL submissions only! The station does not add singles...

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• Stingray Country - Now Accepting Music Video Submissions

  Open Deadline

  Stingray Country, a music video...

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