Performers Application

ECOFEST 2012

Interested in performing on the BarrieFolk Songwriters Stage at Ecofest on June 9/10, being held at Heritage Park in downtown Barrie?  This stage will be hosted by the Barrie Folk Society to showcase live, original music by local musicians.  Each performer is expected to perform 45 minutes of original material that fits with the ambiance of the park setting (some exceptions may be allowed).

  • No fees are charged for this area, and there will not be any remuneration for the performance.
  • Sound will be provided (mics /DIs / front and monitors only).
  • Limited to acoustic music – no drums, but hand percussion is welcomed.

Application submission deadline is April 22, 2012    

Submit application to: arnie@barriefolk.com or

Barrie Folk Society
43 Alfred Street
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 3M2

Your application should include:

  • Performer name and photo (high resolution jpeg please)
  • MP3/CD/youtube/myspace/video/bio/promo package
  • list of recent or upcoming performance dates (if applicable)
  • exact lineup configuration of what would be presented live
  • contact info including e-mail and phone number

The Barrie Folk Society thanks all those who apply.

Your support and interest is greatly appreciated.

Only those selected to perform will be contacted.

  BarrieFolk  Songwriters Stage at Ecofest

  • Saturday June 9:  11:00 am – 5:00pm
  • Sunday June 10:   11:00 am – 5:00pm

ALL OTHER PERFORMER APPLICATIONS

If you have performed for the Barrie Folk Society in the past or have sent us a promo kit within the past year, please e-mail arnie@barriefolk.com. If you have never performed for the Barrie Folk Society, and wish to perform for one of our events, please mail a promo kit to:

Barrie Folk Society
43 Alfred Street
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 3M2

Your promo kit should include:

  • most recent CD or cassette
  • brief biography
  • list of recent or upcoming performance dates
  • exact lineup configuration of what would be presented live
  • contact info, including email, website, snail mail, phone and fax
  • please do not send press clippings

No EPKs (Electronic Press Kits) will be considered. While the BFS is environmentally friendly, listening to EPKs require extensive listening time considering the number of applications received by the volunteer Artistic Director.

Performance confirmation

All submissions will be considered. If you are not chosen to perform this year, you will remain on file and considered for the following year. Promo kits will not be returned and remain property of the Barrie Folk Society. However your CD may be donated to the Barrie Public Library to keep your music in circulation.

The BFS thanks all those that apply. Your support and interest is greatly appreciated. Only those selected to perform will be contacted.

If you have not heard back on your submission, please assume that we are unable to offer a performance spot at this time.