SHOWCASE SCOTLAND EXPO will present a showcase of Scottish artists and internationally renowned musicians at the fourth edition of The Visit. Taking place between the 3rd and 7th of April in the central belt of Scotland, the Visit is supported by Creative Scotland, Renfrewshire Council and The Tolbooth Stirling. Produced for a third time last year with a focus on Germany and Eastern Europe, the Visit will in 2017 bring together the music industries of North America and Europe for the first time at this event. Agents, festivals venues, record labels, managers and media will be invited to attend as delegates with a view to booking or reviewing Scottish artists. The Showcase forms part of an export strategy for Scottish artists, which has been developed by the Showcase Scotland Expo Steering Group and Active Events.
We are seeking applications from artists to be selected to perform as part of the event. The application form below should be completed and emailed along with any supporting materials to showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk by 14th October 2016.
The Showcase Scotland Expo Panel will be selecting up to 18 artists to perform. The selected artists will be provided with £50 expenses per musician for each performance. No other costs will be covered and we will not pay for engineers or crew etc. Each artist will perform once for approximately 30 minutes as well as being provided with an opportunity to meet delegates straight after your performance.
Guidance Notes
1. Artists’ work must be rooted in the acoustic, folk, Gaelic, roots, Scots language, traditional, or world
music genres.
2. Artists will have a demonstrable track record of performance in the UK including e.g. live reviews, festival and venue performances.
3. Artists must be able to demonstrate the ability to maximise the promotional opportunities that Showcase Scotland Expo affords e.g. strong web and social networking 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 Expo 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 Scotland between 3rd and 7th April 2017.
9. Artists must agree to provide evaluation as required to the Showcase Scotland Expo Steering Group. This will include financial information regarding onward bookings secured from the Showcase.
10. Artists must be resident in Scotland.
Applicants are asked to complete the Showcase Scotland Expo, The Visit 2017 application form and return to showcasescotland@activeevents.org.uk by 14th October 2016.
Application form download link is below.
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