Road to Indie Week: Alberta 2015

The Road to Indie Week is looking for Alberta's best! Selected artists will compete for a $1,000 cash prize, and the headlining spot at Indie Week Canada's Alberta Showcase in Toronto.

Special Early Pricing:
Submissions through April 30: $25 USD
Submissions May 1 - Final Deadline: $35 USD

How it works:

• Bands perform in 1 of 2 rounds (Calgary at Blind Beggar Pub - July 24 & July 25, Edmonton at Mercury Room - August 7 & 8)
• Top 2 acts from each round perform at finals (Calgary at Blind Beggar Pub - September 12) where 8 winning acts go head to head and one act is selected as overall winner
• Overall winner headlines Alberta showcase at Indie Week in Toronto, October 14-18, 2015

Past Performers Include:
Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), The Rural Alberta Advantage, Diana, Cousins, Parallels, The OBGM’s, Walk Off The Earth, LYON, Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden), Sumo Cyco, Ill Scarlett 

Read here about past Road To Indie Week: Alberta winners Open AIR's experience

• Artists of all genres will be considered except for classical and comedy
• Full bands and solo artists are both encouraged to submit
• Acoustic and electric acts will both be considered
• All band members must be 18+

Details:

• Sets will be approximately 25-40 mins
• Sound equipment (mics, PA, monitors) will be supplied

• All bands applying to The Road to Indie Week are automatically entered into Indie Week Canada and will be considered for a showcase spot regardless of being selected for the Road to Indie Week or outcomes for their Road to Indie Week participation (meaning: bands do not have to submit an application to The Road to Indie Week Alberta And Indie Week).
• The winner of The Road to Indie Week: Alberta 2015 will also receive $1000 cash to go towards travel costs