Burlington's Sound Of Music Festival 2012

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  Booking 15 Sonicbids bands
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Summary

Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. Attendance has averaged 170,000 people each year, and compensation is negotiable for selected artists.

Previous headliners include Finger11, Jim Cuddy, Tom Cochrane, 54-40, jackSoul, Johnny Reid and more. There are 15 slots reserved for Sonicbids members./n/nVoted one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario, Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is one of the summer's most sought-after shows. Featuring a unique blend of new and emerging artists, Canadian icons of the past, and fan favorites on several stages along the waterfront and downtown. A minimum of 15 Sonicbids artists will be selected to perform.



Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is a free four day musical celebration of local and Canadian talent. Last year the Festival featured performances from the following:


Barra MacNeils – Bedouin Soundclash – Chic Gamine – Crash Karma – The Creepshow - DEVO – Emerson Drive – Harlan Pepper – Hollerado – Jeremy Fisher – Jimmy Rankin – Ladies of the Canyon – Le Vent Du Nord – Luke Doucett – Lynn Miles – Men Without Hats – Michael Kaeshammer – The Nylons – Paper Lions – The Reason – The Respectables – The Sadies – The Salads – The Stanfields – Stereos – Sultans of String – These Kids Wear Crowns – Tokyo Police Club – The Wooden Sky – Yukon Blonde



Attendance has been estimated at over 170,000 people for each of the past five years. In addition to the live music areas, the festival includes licensed areas, food & merchandise vendors, a Family Zone and a carnival with games & rides. The Festival is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit event. It is a family event and the use of profanity will not be allowed.



Submission will only be accepted from Canadian performers with a preference for performers who have not played at the Festival in the past 2-3 years. Artists' EPK's must be complete and up-to-date, including the required questions are fully answered. Compensation will be provided and is negotiated at the time of booking.