APPLICATION FOR SHOWCASE SCOTLAND AT THE EASTERN CANADIAN MUSIC ALLIANCE (ECMA) 2 – 4 April 2014
SHOWCASE SCOTLAND will present a showcase of Scottish artists at the internationally renowned music festival, ECMA’s. Supported by Creative Scotland, the Showcase forms part of an export strategy for Scottish artists which has been developed by the Showcase Scotland Steering group and Creative Scotland along with an international steering group of music industry professionals. Taking place in Prince Edward Island between the 2nd and 4th April2014, two or three artists will be selected by a Showcase to perform at the festival as well as at a Scottish reception. The ECMA’s are one of the most relevant export events in Canada with festivals, promoters and media from Canada and The United States attending. We are seeking applications from artists to be selected to perform at this prestigious event. The application form below should be completed and emailed along with any supporting materials to showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk by 30 January 2014. The Showcase Scotland Panel will be selecting up to 20 artists to recommend to the ECMA’s panel who will then select the artists to perform. The selected artists will be provided with an international travel bursary and funding towards accommodation. Each artist will perform once in the festival itself and once at the Showcase Scotland Reception. Backline can also be provided. Visa’s are the responsibility of the artist.
Guidance Notes 1. Artists’ work must be rooted in the Folk, World, acoustic or Roots genres. 2. Artists will have a demonstrable track record of performance in the UK including for example live reviews, festival and venue performances. 3. Artists must be able to demonstrate the ability to maximise the promotional opportunities that Showcase Scotland affords eg. strong web and social net working presence, credible mailing lists, promotional product for the event, EPK/Live footage available. 4. Artists must be able to articulate their rationale for applying and relevance to their career. 5. Artists must be willing to undertake press interviews etc. as required for the Showcase Scotland showcase. 6. Artists must be able to provide access to three tracks by providing a soundcloud link. 7. Evidence of existing international interest or support is desirable. 8. Artists must be available to perform in PEI on the 2 – 4 April 2014. 9. Artists must agree to the ECMA performance being the only performance in PEI in the month of April 2014. 10. Artists must agree to provide evaluation as required to the Showcase Scotland Steering Group. This will include financial information regarding onward bookings secured from the Showcase. Applicants are asked to complete the Showcase Scotland at ECMA’s application form and return to showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk by 30 January 2014.
APPLICATION FORM to PERFORM AT ECMA’s 2014 as part of SHOWCASE SCOTLAND Expo.
APPLICANT’S DETAILS Name of artist: Name of agent/manager (if applicable): Contact address :
Post Code: Telephone Contact Number: Email Address: Website address (artists/agent(s)/both):
ARTISTIC WORK Please describe your work and why you consider it is rooted in folk, world, acoustic or roots genres. It will be essential to meet this criterion. (250 words maximum). . .
PLEASE PROVIDE A SOUNDCLOUD LINK TO THREE TRACKS OF MUSIC BELOW.
EXPORT READY Please detail recent live performances and give links to full press reviews if possible.
Please give details of all (or most significant) UK performances over the past two years eg venue/festival, date, headliner or support (if the later, please name the main artist).
Please give details of all international performances over the past two years and/or international work under discussion. Performances in North America should be listed.
PROMOTION Please provide details of your current marketing and PR activities support. This should include information on whether you are self-marketing; supported, and by whom as well as size of mailing lists.
In addition to your website details, please provide information on other forms of internet marketing and networking you use with relevant addresses eg myspace, facebook, twitter. Where applicable please indicate the number of “friends” and “followers” you have.
Please attach your EPK here or provide links as to where it can be viewed.
Please provide information about your most current/future albums eg title, when released, availability and information and links to press reviews. Please indicate territories that you have released/plan releases in, with details of record labels/distributors where applicable.
CAREER RELEVANCE Please outline why you want this opportunity to perform at an international showcase. Why is this opportunity relevant for your career ambitions; what do you expect to gain from such an experience; and how will you evaluate success? (250 words maximum).
Please tell us if you are self managed or provide agent/manager details in the UK and overseas markets.
Please answer the following: 1. Are you a full time musician (s) ? 2. How many musicians are part of your permanent ensemble? 3. Do you perform in any musical ensembles other than that named on this application?
Please attach either your technical specifications, stage plan and channel list or include below.
Applicants are asked to complete the application form and return by email to showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk by 30 January 2014 together with a soundcloud link to 3 tracks that the artist considers best represents their work, an EPK and technical specification/channel list. If you have any queries prior to emailing your application you can contact showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk Showcase Scotland Expo Co/Active Events 22 Hayburn Street Glasgow G1 6DG