Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) is excited to partner with MusicOntario and Folk Music Ontario in producing a new wave of Northern Ontario showcases -- this time in Ottawa!
Returning for a consecutive year, this artist showcase opportunity is for regional musicians who specialize in twang and are ready to perform for new audiences in our nation's capital during the Folk Music Ontario Conference!
Northern Ontario-based musicians and bands are encouraged to apply for the showcase before July 31, 2025.
Please Note:
- You must be a Northern Ontario artist to be eligible for CION's showcase.
- Showcases are brief – 15 minutes each, with 5 minutes to change over.
- Showcases take place in a hotel room in the host hotel, so you must have an acoustic configuration, with only light percussion permitted.
- If you are applying from Ontario, you can also contact MusicOntario directly to apply, as CION will be co-producing these showcases in collaboration with them!
Eligibility Criteria
Successful applicants must be:
- based in Northern Ontario
- available to travel between October 16 - October 19, 2025
- experienced in playing festivals/live events
- experienced in releasing music
- recipients of professional development opportunities
- export-ready.
All submissions to this showcase opportunity will be juried by an independent panel of industry professionals.
Artist Support
Successful applicants will receive:
- Travel honorariums
- Accommodations support
- Festival passes
- Consultations from CION
CION acknowledges and is grateful for financial support from FedNor, FACTOR, Ontario Creates, the Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Greater Sudbury.