Summerfolk 2008::Performer Info

2008 Performer Submissions

To submit performer packages for consideration please mail to:

Richard Knechtel
C/O Georgian Bay Folk Society
P.O. Box 521
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R1

The deadline to submit is mid February 15, 2008 , however you may submit for future considerations after that. Submissions are kept active for one year.

All materials received by GBFS and it's agents remain the property of GBFS.

All submissions are reviewed for their suitability for Summerfolk and our year round music programmes. Due to the volume of material received, please be aware we are unable to acknowledge receipt or provide comments. Only those of interest will be contacted.

Helpful Hints

When submitting a CD, suggest the three most appropriate songs on the disc to be reviewed.

One page with bio, press and reference info is usually sufficient. If you are selected, additional promotional materials may be requested.

October is probably the best time to send a kit for the comming year.

Have contact info on every piece of material in the kit. Please include e-mail address, phone number and website if applicable.

Include direct performer e-mail contact information.

Bonus Points

A list of workshop possibilities.

A recent live recording.

Remove the shrink-wrap from the CD

Other Ways to Play Summerfolk

Apply to perform at The Last Chance Saloon (March29, 2008). Go to our forms page and follow the instructions. One act from this event will be selected to perform at Summerfolk 2008.

Sign up for an Open Stage slot at Summerfolk. One act is selected for the following year's Festival. Pre-registration is available starting May 1st - contact the GBFS office. (gbfs@bmts.com) A number of slots are also available on a
first-come/first-served basis at the Festival.

Young and Hungry - for those 20 years of age and under from the Grey-Bruce region, submit a short video audition to the Owen Sound Sun Times www.urgreybruce.com web forum by March 14th. A number of applicants will be selected to perform live at Young and Hungry Discoveries on March 29th. The two best performers from that event will be offered a chance to play on the Young and Hungry Stage, Friday night at Summerfolk.

Young and Hungry - for those 25 and under, check out the Know Acoustic Cafe Youth Showcase which takes place March 1, 2008. For entry rules and applications, see www.knoxowensound.ca/acousticcafe. Entry deadline is February 11th. One performer goes on to play Summerfolk's Young and Hungry Stage.