how to apply

What you’ll need to fill out your application:

Short Bio (30 – 50 words)

Career Highlights (in point form)

Most recent or upcoming release // Please provide a streaming link to your most recent music.

Draw // Please provide MNS with the number of tickets you are capable of selling or bodies you’re able to put into a venue. Please be realistic and base off of your most recent performances.

Website and/or social media handles

Technical Notes // Briefly specify your technical and backline requirements.

Number of band members/performers on stage

Stage Plot // Please note that all submissions must have an up-to-date stage plot attached. If you do not have a stage plot please head to tecrider.com to build one. If you don’t know what a stage plot is, please contact dana@musicnovascotia.ca before submitting your application.

**Applications without a stage plot will not be accepted.

Other info:

To be considered for a showcase you must submit your application at least 4 weeks prior to the performance date with the exception of February 1st.

If you are not selected for a showcase, you do not need to submit again unless you are updating your application.  Applications will be kept on file for all dates the applicant has selected they are interested in.

All selected performers will be provided with 1 guest list spot. 

Selected performers will be offered a discount code to give out for advance ticket sales. 

A drum kit will be provided when necessary.

All performers will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and other related expenses to participate/perform.

UNDERAGE PERFORMERS:

Underage performers must identify themselves in the application form and they must fill out an underage age artist form, be approved by Alcohol and Gaming, and provide 2037 Gottingen with the forms to countersign. The artists can be in the venue for their show with a legal guardian only, and must leave afterwards.

Applications will be reviewed by members of the Music Nova Scotia & 2037 Gottingen staff.