Search begins for top emerging jazz artists in Ontario
Jazz Sudbury is beginning its annual search for talented up-and-coming Ontario jazz musicians ready to play the main stage of the Jazz Sudbury Festival this September!
Jazz Sudbury’s Emerging Artist Showcase opened for submissions, Thursday, April 20th, 2023, and will remain so until Friday, May 12th, 2023.
“The goal of the emerging artist showcase is to give emerging artists the opportunity to break into the festival circuit and work alongside established musicians,” said Allan Walsh, Artistic Director. “Our focus this year is to provide artists with additional mentorship opportunities through partnerships with other local arts organisations!”
All performers who play around the jazz genre (soul, funk, blues, swing, etc.) whether they are a band, a duo, or a solo act are invited to showcase their talent and submit a three to five minute video performance to the Jazz Sudbury Facebook page for the chance to earn a spot in the festival lineup and a $1000 grand prize. Jazz Sudbury hopes to once again find exciting emerging acts from the region and throughout the province.
The three finalists will be determined by a panel of industry experts. These finalists will be invited to perform at the Emerging Artist Showcase in front of the judges on June 23rd, 2023. Following a final decision based on a combination of video submissions and live performance, the Emerging Artist Showcase winner will be announced. They will share the stage with festival headliners at the Place des Arts in September.
Our 2019 winner was the Ian McGimpsey Quartet, a Toronto-based ensemble who won the judges over with their hard bop and post-bop influences.The deadline to enter is May 12th at midnight. Get that camera rolling for your chance to share the stage with some of the best jazz artists in Canada!
For full guidelines regarding the 2023 Emerging Artist Showcase and the Jazz Sudbury Festival visit https://goo.gl/TPTiF1 or www.facebook.com/JazzSudbury.
Jazz Sudbury is a charitable organization dedicated to producing performances and activities in the area of music for the purpose of advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the arts through festivals, performances, and related workshops. Previously named “Best New Festival” and one of the top 100 festivals in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario, Jazz Sudbury has grown to become one of the premier events in the North.
ABOUT JAZZ SUDBURY
Jazz Sudbury is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring appreciation for the colourful and diverse form of live music and by presenting the industry’s best in jazz, blues and world music through a festival, performances, and workshops.
Jazz Sudbury is a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring appreciation for the colourful and diverse form of live music and by presenting the industry’s best in jazz, blues and world music through a festival, performances, and workshops.