DON’T MISS FUTURE FOLK SENSATIONS — OR THE CHANCE TO BE ONE
Open to emerging musicians age 14-24, the Young Performers Program offers a day of workshops and mentoring with professional musicians performing at the festival and a chance to perform on-stage at the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival.
In 2009, the program ran July 9-10 and featured 48 singers, songwriters, guitarists and otherwise multi-talented musicians. On Thursday young performers spent the day in workshops with mentors, jamming, perfecting their songs, and learning to play together.
On Friday, the festival’s Shady Grove Stage featured all the young performers playing original material and group songs, from 11 am until 5:30 pm.
Apply for 2010
Who Can Apply?
Folk musicians—singer-songwriters, bands, and folk instrumentalists—aged 14-24
Where?
At the internationally acclaimed Winnipeg Folk Festival
When?
Thursday, July 8 and Friday, July 9th 2010.
Why?
It’s an unforgettable musical experience!
Spend a day in workshops and masterclasses with professional musicians at the 2010 festival.
On day two, perform on stage in front of the festival audience.
What?
Each participant receives the following:
- A 5-day ticket to the 2010 Festival, July 7-11.
- Thursday: A full day of classes and workshops, lunch and refreshments.
- Friday: A festival performance spot with backstage access and meals for the day.
- Access to year-round activities and performance opportunities.
Note: Backstage access (includes meals) for all 5 days can be added for an additional fee
Program Cost
- $125.00 post dated cheque(s) for application fee per person. (Post dated May 15/2010)
- $199.00 post dated cheque(s) to include 5-day backstage access with meals.
- The completed application form: Download Here
- Program registration fee by Visa, Mastercard or post dated cheque payable to the Winnipeg Folk Festival (May 15th) - Fee is processed if accepted into program.
- A sample of your work - A three song recording which must include at least one original song. This can be submitted on CD, Cassette or MP3.
- A 1/2 page bio - Describe your musical style, influences and what inspires you to play music.
- James Keelaghan
- April Verch
- Mae Moore
- Rick Fines (Jackson Delta)
- Heather Bishop
- Ruthie Foster
- John Mann (Spirit of the West)
- John Reischman
- Oliver Schroer
- Oliver Swain (Outlaw Social)
- Tannis Slimmon
- Mark Berube
- Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas)
- Jenny Scheinman
- Jason Ringenburg
- Rani Arbo
- Stephen Fearing
- Shannon Johnson (McDades, Bill Bourne)
- Fred Penner
- Tim Williams
- Bob King
- Amy Rigby
- Catherine MacLellan
- John K Samson (Weakerthans)
- Christine Fellows
- Cara Luft
- Amelia Curran
- Ember Swift
- Andy Stochansky (Ani DiFranco)
- Damhnait Doyle (Shaye)
- Michael Jerome Browne
- Paul Thorne
- Dave Bidini
- Luke Doucet
- Kinnie Starr
- Oh Susanna
- Chad VanGaalen
- Andrew Whiteman (Apostle of Hustle)
- Tony Dekker
- …and more!
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How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following:
Bands/groups applying must submit payment for each member.
Application form for 2010 Young Performers Program [MS Word document]
The application deadline is May 15th, 2010.
Deliver or mail your application to:
Young Performers Program
The Winnipeg Folk Festival
#203-211 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2
For more information:
E-mail: music@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Phone 204-231-0096 Fax 204-231-0076
Bursary Application
In honour of past young performer participant, Taylor Mitchell, the festival will be offering a bursary to participate in the Young Performers Program. The bursary will allow a young musician from outside of Winnipeg to participate in the Program who may not, due to geographic and financial circumstances, have otherwise been able to.
Applicants must be between ages 14-24. Bursary will be awarded based on artistic merit and will cover program and travel costs (up to $500) as well as a five-day Winnipeg Folk Festival access pass (meals and transportation included).
Bursary Application for 2010 Young Performers Program [MS Word document]
Bursary Application due Date is: May 1st
*All applicants will be notified by May 30th
MENTORS
2010 Mentors to be announced…
PAST MENTORS
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YOUNG PERFORMERS LIVE @ THE FOLK EXCHANGE.
Come check out local young performers!
Join us at the Folk Exchange on February 26 and 27, 2010 for two nights of exceptional up-and-coming talent.
A selected group of past participants from our Young Performers Program will take the stage to showcase and celebrate young talent, supported by the Ron Oswald Endowment Fund.
More information available here.
