Calling All BC musicians
Music BC is excited to announce our continued partnership in 2019 with Bumbershoot, taking place Labour Day weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun). Music BC will be presenting four (4) BC artists at various stages throughout the weekend. As part of Music BC's commitment to fostering homegrown talent, BC artists (DJ's & Bands) are encouraged to apply to perform at one of Seattle's largest cultural experiences. Past BC performers include: Ekali, Peach Pit, Jo Passed, Sam Lynch, Khanvict, I M U R, Harrison Brome and daysormay.
Each year thousands of people across the country flock to Seattle to attend the acclaimed festival, which has become one of the unique and most-loved contemporary festivals in North America. Bumbershoot’s diverse programming includes live music, comedy, theatre, film, visual arts, dance performance, and more.
Bumbershoot 2018 from Bumbershoot Festival on Vimeo.
Application Process
Tuesday, December 18th - Tuesday, January 8th
Submit your application below to be considered for the Bumbershoot 2019 lineup.
Applications open 12:00pm (PST) December 18th and close January 8th at 5:00pm (PST).
Artists selected to perform will be decided by the festival.
Selected artists will be notified directly by email by Music BC.
Applications from all genres, genders, cultures and other measures of diversity are encouraged.
Let's Hear it!
Apply to play at Bumbershoot Festival with Music BC
Rules & Regulations
- Majority of performing members must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and must have resided in BC for a period of six months prior to and at the time of applying.
- All performing members must carry a valid passport.
- Artist must be available to perform between August 31 - Sept 1st, 2019 (performance date, time and location tbd).
- Artist must have an original 45-minute set
- Artist should have a current album or digital release (within the last 24 months, or upcoming 6 months).
- Costs associated with travel, lodging, immigration visas and musician fees will be the responsibility of the Artist. Artist will receive a performance fee directly from the festival. Performing members will receive accreditation to Bumbershoot.
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