Canadian Music Week's past performers include Big Sean, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Death Cab for Cutie, Metric, Arcade Fire, Ellie Goulding, Melissa Ethridge, Tegan and Sara, X Ambassadors, M.I.A., and its 37th installment is sure to please crowds and performers alike.
With opportunities to build your career through panels, keynote speakers, speed dating, comedy shows, and other networking opportunities, CMW is a surefire way to get your band in front of almost 4,000 industry insiders and media reps.
Perfect for: New music of all genres
The gig: One hundred spots are reserved exclusively for Sonicbids artists to perform throughout the festival. Apply before November 6 to get in on Early Bird Pricing!
Deadline to apply: January 7, 2019
Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the funky, sometimes racy, popular music venue Tender Trap (pictured above) features DJs, go-go dancers, and live music.
Perfect for: Experimental, or semi-experimental, rock: post-punk, emo, goth, indie, avant-garde, and electronica. Tender Trap also will book hip-hop, pop, and jazz groups with a unique sound.
The gig: Tape and C.D. Records seeks bands to play this fall at Tender Trap and other small to mid-sized venues throughout the New York City area.
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2018
Perfect for: Oregon-based singer-songwriters, indie groups, acoustic acts
The gig: Ongoing opportunities
Deadline to apply: January 1, 2019
Perfect for: Folk, blues, and rock
The gig: Irish Times seeks professional acts consisting of one-to-four people to play original and cover songs during three-hour slots on Saturdays and Sundays. Traditional Irish music is a huge plus.
Deadline to apply: November 30, 2018