Call for Submissions: Join Folk Canada’s Mission to English Folk Expo 2025!
Folk Canada is thrilled to announce our mission to English Folk Expo 2025, taking place in Manchester, UK, from March 20-23, 2025. This exciting initiative will include a “Meet the Canadians" event, conference activities, business-to-business (B2B) activities, and a dedicated Folk Canada Showcase for international delegates and the Manchester Folk Festival.
As a globally recognized hub for folk music, English Folk Expo provides a unique platform for Canadian artists and industry professionals to connect with UK-based buyers, media, and audiences, while showcasing the diversity and strength of Canada’s folk music sector. Founded in 2012, English Folk Expo (EFEx) runs the annual showcase of English folk, roots and acoustic music to a selected audience of around 200 UK and international music industry. It runs alongside the public Manchester Folk Festival in Manchester, England in Manchester England, March 20-23, 2025.
Mission Details
Participants in this mission will have the opportunity to:
Perform at a curated Canadian showcase for UK and international delegates attending English Folk Expo 2025.
Participate in a "Meet the Canadians" event to network with international buyers, industry representatives, and media.
Engage in B2B activities, conference, and networking sessions.
Perform at the Manchester Folk Festival,, one of the UK’s premier folk music events.
Benefit from targeted business opportunities designed to strengthen connections and foster collaborations with UK professionals.
This mission represents a fantastic opportunity to amplify Canadian folk music on the international stage and establish meaningful business relationships in the UK market.
How to Apply:
Folk Canada is seeking export-ready Canadian artists, and their music companies, to participate in this initiative. Selected artists must have an on-site business representative to attend the conference and engage in all business activities. The final artist selection will be made in collaboration with the English Folk Expo and Manchester Folk Festival selection committee.
Eligibility:
Artists must fit within the folk/roots/traditional genre.
Participants should be prepared to showcase their music and engage with industry professionals at an international level.
All artists must be willing and able to travel to and perform at Manchester Folk Festival.
Where applicable, all showcasing artists must be eligible for the correct clearance and documentation to perform professionally in the UK as part of this showcase. The cost of visas, certificates of sponsorship or other documentation will be the responsibility of the participant.
Important Notes:
A radius clause will be in effect: selected artists may not perform within 50 kilometres of Manchester 10 days before or after the event.
There will be a participation fee associated with this mission. More details will be provided once selections are confirmed.
Selected artists are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, travel and subsistence requirements.
Deadline to Apply:
The deadline to apply is Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5PM EDT.
For more information, please visit folkcanada.com or email us.
We look forward to showcasing the best of Canadian folk music at English Folk Expo 2025!
This mission is supported by a contribution from Global Affairs Canada.
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