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Indie Week 2018 Francophone showcase submissions

Showcase Application

Le Grand Train – Ontario goes to France
Apply for showcase opportunities in France in 2022-2023
(Only french-language artists/bands based in Ontario are eligible)

Ontario is home to Canada’s second largest francophone population of more than 700,000 Ontarians, and represents a rich culture uniquely its own, and a vast musical landscape. MusicOntario is working with community leaders in music, tourism, and culture to cultivate opportunities for artists from Ontario who are creating French-language music to develop business opportunities abroad in France at festivals such as Bis de Nantes (January 19-22, 2022 in Nantes, FR), Printemps de Bourges (May 2022 in Bourges, FR), MaMA Festival (October 2022 in Paris, FR), and Bars en Trans (December 2022 in Rennes, FR).

Artists with strong international export strategy and business goals are encouraged to apply for consideration to showcase and be part of the Ontario delegation at these festivals.
1.Name of Artist/Group:(Required.)
2.Where in Ontario is the artist/group based?(Required.)
3.Name of person filling out this application:(Required.)
4.Professional relationship to the artist/group:(Required.)
5.Email Address:(Required.)
6.Phone Number:(Required.)
7.Please provide a brief biography/description for the artist/group (150 words):(Required.)
8.Please provide a link to stream the artist/group's music online:
(Please include a valid URL, e.g. http://www.yourmusic.com)(Required.)
9.Please provide a link to the artist/group's website:
(Please include a valid URL, e.g. http://www.yourmusic.com)(Required.)
10.Please provide a link to a high res photo of the artist/group:
(Please include a valid URL, e.g. http://www.yourmusic.com)(Required.)
11.Please link to the artist/group's Facebook page:
(Please include a valid URL, e.g. http://www.yourmusic.com)(Required.)
12.Please link to the artist/group's Instagram page:
(Please include a valid URL, e.g. http://www.yourmusic.com)(Required.)
13.Please list any notable performances/tours that have taken place in the past 3 years:
14.Why is France an important market for the development of the artist/group's career?
15.What business objectives does the artist/group hope to achieve through participation in this initiative? For example, secure distribution in France, sign with a booking agent, find sync opportunities. etc.
16.Does the artist/group currently have professional representation, such as a manager, agent, record label, publisher, etc.? Please list their names and companies:
17.The artist/group is interested in showcasing at:(Required.)
18.Are you a current MusicOntario Member in good standing?(Required.)
19.How did you find out about Le Grand Train showcase opportunities in France?
20.I confirm that the artist/group is francophone and writes/records original music in the French language.
Note: Non-francophone submissions will be disqualified.(Required.)
21.I confirm that the artist/group resides in Ontario, Canada.
Note: Non-Ontario submissions will be disqualified.(Required.)
Please note: Artists will be required to secure funding for their own travel and accommodations to each festival if selected. MusicOntario along with its partners, curates, facilitates, and subsidizes the costs of venue, production, backline, personnel, and all professional opportunities associated with these initiatives. We are happy to provide letters of support to any successful applicant in their pursuit of funding from a granting body.