ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
** Please be advised: Submissions for the 2010 Wreckhouse International Jazz & Blues Festival are now closed. Submissions for the 2011 WIJBF will be accepted starting September 1, 2010.
Wreckhouse International Jazz & Blues Festival
July 12-17, 2011
Please direct all submissions to:
Kirk Newhook / Executive & Artistic Director
Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues
90 O'Leary Avenue, Suite 203
St. John's, NL A1B 2C7
Canada
Fax: (709) 739-7706 / Email
NOTE: Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to return any submitted materials.
CANADIAN MUSICIANS (OUTSIDE NL)
Deadline for Submissions: Monday November 01, 2010
Canadian musicians (outside Newfoundland & Labrador) should submit their materials (CD/CDR, press kit and cover letter) by November 01, 2010 in order to ensure that there is ample time to assess materials.
NOTE: Due to the high cost of travel in Canada, most Canadian musicians need to apply for a Touring Factor Grant from the Canada Council in order to facilitate working all or part of the Canadian Jazz Festival Circuit. Please also note that the deadline for Music Touring Grant(s) from the Canada Council is December 01, 2010. Click here for more information.
INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS (OUTSIDE CANADA)
Deadline for Submissions: Monday November 01, 2010
International applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. However, many programming decisions take place in mid November, so it is recommended that kits (including CD/CDR, bio, press samples, etc.) be sent to our office ASAP.
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR MUSICIANS
Deadline for Submissions: December 03, 2010
Please forward submission materials to the contact information above. Drop offs are also welcome between 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
NOTE: Musicians from outside of the St. John's area who are seeking travel and/or accommodations funding support can contact the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council, Labrador Cultural Outreach, or MusicNL to inquire about financial assistance available through their granting programs. See contact information below.
Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
Contact: Katrina Rice
Tel: (709) 726-2212 / Email
Toll Free: 1 (866) 726-2212
Labrador Cultural Outreach Office
Contact: Donna Roberts
Tel: (709) 896-9565 / Email
Toll Free: 1 (866) 896-9565
MusicNL
Contact: Jen Winsor
Tel: (709) 754-2574 / Email
APPLICATION STATUS
Due to the high volume of submissions, we would prefer to recieve application status inquiries via email or fax only. Please see the contact information above.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All submissions should include the following:
- A playable CD/CDR (Electronic downloads or samples from any URL will not be accepted. CD jewel cases must also be clearly lebeled on the spine.
- A brief synopsis of your music and background, including press clippings (if applicable).
- A list of all group members' names and instruments.
- A stage plot with noted technical requirements.
- Any applicable GST number(s).
- Complete contact details.