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.

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