Emerging artists invited to perform in front of thousands at Barrie's Troubadour Festival
We are now less than one month away from Dean Brody taking the stage to kick off the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series in Barrie.
The festival is proud to announce the return of its Local Openers Showcase, an exciting opportunity for emerging artists to step into the spotlight and perform live in front of thousands at Meridian Place.
The series is a four-part celebration of live music, presented by CTV Barrie, Pure Country 106, BOUNCE 104.1, and the Downtown Barrie BIA.
Open to solo performers, duos, and bands, the showcase features separate categories for youth and adult artists (18+).
Selected performers will be chosen by a local jury and given the opportunity to open one of the major concerts in this year's summer series.
'Events like the Troubadour Festival and Open Air Dunlop are what define our city's spirit. They connect people, energize local businesses, and draw thousands to our beautiful waterfront and downtown core,' said Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall.
Each event in the concert series includes three local opening slots, offering a total of twelve performance opportunities.
How to apply
Submissions are open now and will close on Fri., May 23. Interested artists should send an email here. Selections will be announced on Fri., May 30.
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