Emerging Artist Application

Emerging Artist Night at Winterfolk XXIV is February 12, 2026

This Page is For Emerging Artists to Submit To Winterfolk

 

Questions – Email Melanie Peterson, Artistic Director performers@winterfolk.com

Welcome to Winterfolk XXIV, where the spirit of music comes alive. As we gear up for another unforgettable festival, we invite artists and bands to showcase their talent and passion.

Emerging artist night at Wintefolk is February 12, 2026. Selected applicants will get a 20-25 minute set. Winterfolk offer you visibility, an audience, inclusion in publicity, and more. This is not a paid set, and as well we want selected applicants to fill some seats.

Apply as Established Artist

What is An Emerging Artist

 Emerging artists come in all ages, and are taking the first steps in their musical journey, working to launch themselves, build a following, and gain a foothold in the marketplace. They need experience, perspective, connections, and visibility—and Winterfolk offers them a stage, an audience, promotion and media, and the chance to be heard. It can be exciting to hear new talent, with fresh ideas, original sounds, and unique approaches opening a portal to the music of the future.

 

Emerging Artists Apply Below

    Artist / Band Name *


    Contact Name *

    Email *

    Phone Number *

    Website

    Facebook

    Other Social Media*

    Music Page or MP3

    Video-1

    Short Bio* - What's your story? Can be a short bio, or just tell us about yourself.


    Promoting Your Winterfolk Gig


    Minorities and Equity Seeking
    Winterfolk is taking positive measures to enhance the vitality of official-languages, equity seeking (minority) communities, as well as to promote the use of English and French in Canadian society. Multiple selections are permitted.

    Other Equity Seeking Group, if Applicable


    Nationality*

    Home Base

    Band Configuration -*How Many Players on Stage?. Flexibility in your band size / configurations give us more placement choices.


    Affiliation (if any)

    Winterfolk will only respond to artists of Interest

    Important
    Winterfolk XXIV Emerging Artist program runs on February 12, 2026. After submitting, Go to the bottom of this page to ensure a 'GREEEN SUCCESS MESSAGE' is displayed. If there is an error message, then Page up and Fix indicated fields.


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    2 Choices to Apply to Winterfolk
    Select one of 'Emerging' or 'Established' Artist

    Established Artists: If you are booking gigs, have developed a following, and have spent years honing your craft, then likely you are an established artist. Apply as  Established Artist

    Emerging Artists: You are starting out in music, and are taking the first steps in your musical journey, working to launch yourself, building a following,  then likely you are emerging. Apply as Emerging Artist

    Pls apply in only one category.