08.08.18

In This Issue:

• FMO celebration concert
• Private showcases extended to August 14 
• Volunteers wanted
• Art Beat applications
• Conference App is here
• Early dates
• Call for applications - Folk Alliance
• Funding/grant deadlines
• Upcoming festivals
• Stay in touch

FMO celebration concert

To kick off the 32nd annual conference, FMO is thrilled to present some Toronto downtown fun raising at the community hub for folk, Hugh’s Room Live, on Tuesday, September 25.

Heading up the night is renowned soul rocker Julian Taylor, with more guests to be announced in the coming weeks.  

The concert supports Folk Music Ontario as an Arts Service Organization dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the folk music community and industry.

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Information at  Hugh’s Room Live

Private showcases extended
to August 14 

Interested in hosting a showcase? A few spaces are still available. Private showcases are:

• Hosted by anyone who applies and pays the fee
• Late-night (11:30pm-3:00am on Friday and Saturday nights)
• Held in hotel rooms on designated showcase floors
• Acoustic only

Details and application at Conference Showcasing

Deadline: August 14, 11:55 pm EDT
 

Volunteers wanted

There is still space for a few more conference volunteers! A great way to get involved in the conference, volunteers work in several areas: registration, exhibit hall, instrument lock-up, showcase rooms, and more.

In return for working three 4-hour shifts over the conference weekend (September 27-30), volunteers receive complimentary conference registration (and an official FMO volunteer t-shirt!).

Information and application at Volunteers

Deadline for applications: August 14, 11:55 pm EDT
 

Art Beat applications

Would you like to perform at a school, hospice, community organization or correctional facility during FMO’s annual conference?

If the answer is yes, check out FMO's Art Beat. Each selected participant is matched with a small audience at a shelter, hospice, school or community organization to perform a 45-minute daytime set in an intimate, acoustic setting on Thursday September 27 or Friday September 28. No extra gear required!

Selected artists receive a $100 credit toward future FMO purchases. Art Beat artists are also invited to a private reception to share their experiences (read: beer and pizza!).

Apply for Art Beat: in English / en francais 

Deadline:  August 17, 11:55 pm EDT
 

Conference App is here

The 2018 Conference App is available now, with schedule, panel descriptions, Official Showcasing Artist bios, and more. Download it to start building your schedule for this year’s event! Check for frequent updates.

Download the 2018 Conference App
 

Early dates

The conference is early this year, September 27-30!   Some opportunities are still open: 

FMO 2018 Conference Deadlines

• Aug 14  Private showcase applications
• Aug 14  Volunteer applications
• Aug 17  Art Beat applications

Conference details are updated regularly on the FMO website:
Conference schedule
Delegate list

Call for applications - Folk Alliance

FAI official showcase applications are closing on August 15. These jury-selected nightly concerts feature emerging artists and touring legends from around the world, performing for hundreds of music industry representatives who attend the conference. Applicants are guaranteed a discounted conference registration rate regardless of Official Showcase award status.

Folk Alliance International / Montreal / February 13-17, 2019
Apply for an official showcase here

Deadline for applications: August 15, 5:00 pm CST
 

Funding/grant deadlines

SOCAN
TD Creative Entrepreneur Incubator
Deadline: August 8, 2018

OMDC
Live Music Stream
Music Futures
Deadline: October 4, 2018*
*Must be registered before applying for programs

Information webinar: August 15, 2018
Register for webinar here
 

Upcoming festivals

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