Ontario Wide - Emerging Artist; Musician AUDITIONS

You are currently applying for the Emerging Artist Program.

The Emerging Artist (EA) Program is designed to help young Canadian musicians navigate the next level of their career, whether that is a significant tour, business growth planning, debut album release, preparing for export, or any other major stepping stone. We have roles for singer‑songwriters, self‑accompanied vocalists, and instrumentalists (including backline performers on bass, drums, keys, guitar, and horns). EAs should be able to work independently, and in small groups to achieve workplace outcomes.

Over the course of two to four months, EAs enjoy learning opportunities from a variety of industry professionals in navigating the intricacies of the music industry, gaining skills and knowledge and building judgment crucial for career growth. The primary focus of this program is to provide support for and animate local communities and build sustainability in our artistic workforce.

Emerging Artists spend approximately 50% of their paid time providing engaging and high-quality musical entertainment supporting community events and promoting tourism initiatives. The remainder of their hours are invested in attending workshops, training, and hands‑on activities to prepare EAs to level up their business.

• Have their own portable solo performance setup for in‑person (CEP) performance opportunity (battery‑powered amplification implements optional, but strongly recommended)
• Have minimum of 60 minutes of material suitable for performance in public spaces, and be prepared to engage and entertain the public
• Be prepared to perform for up to 3 hours in length in‑person

• Participate in career‑related skill‑development programs, workshops, rehearsals, and training programs to develop the highest caliber of professional skills and attitudes that will transcend the summer job period.
• Provide engaging and high‑quality entertainment at summer events such as festivals, community celebrations, tourism initiatives, and agricultural fairs taking place in public and quasi‑public spaces within municipalities and events partnered with the Co‑op.
• Learn, rehearse & memorize new repertoire, utilizing live performance techniques learned in the training program.
• Safely setting up/taking down personal performance equipment, delivering family‑friendly performances suitable for public spaces at an appropriate volume for the location/traffic.
• Grow and polish their existing portfolio of their electronic press kit and other assets, linked to the artist’s website for the purposes of personal skills and entrepreneurial growth.
• Complete administrative tasks on time and with accuracy, as assigned.
• Attend functions such as job fairs, networking events, schools, and other approved locations to support Co‑op Programs.
• Providing support for company programmes (No More Starving Artists Program, Wellness, etc).
• Respond to inquiries and interactions via electronic means (e.g., email, Slack, etc.) in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain professional workplace behaviour and confidentiality in the workplace.
• Clock in and out and provide daily shift reports using Employee Self‑Service in the HRIS, Payworks.
• Effectively use assigned PPE and follow Health and Safety protocols.
• Wear a clean Co‑op program shirt and employee g all in‑person performances.
• Complete SOCAN Notification of Live Music Performance and other reports as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

EAs will participate in a shift sign‑up process at the beginning of the summer to provide the most flexibility in arranging schedules that suit their other performance commitment needs.

• Professional Development:
  Tuesday‑Friday
• Performance:
  Wednesday‑Friday evenings, weekends, as scheduled with your Artist Coordinator
• No program activities scheduled for artists on Mondays
• The Summer Emerging Artist Program (SEAP) length is approximately 8‑16 weeks with the earliest possible start date in May until the end of August.

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