Social Media Managed by Audio Blood
When most kids their age were riffling through college textbooks and figuring out the path of least resistance towards some sort of stable income, these small town boys were riffling through their parents record collections, studying the messy emotion-fuelled rock of Pavement and the fuzzy post-rock discography of Sonic Youth, dreaming of ways they could [...]
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The thrive to share experiences- in a studio and on stage- was always in the core of music creation. When you combine the individual experience with the common goal, you get more than the sum of all parts, you have ORELHA NEGRA. Unique bunch of “characters” that bring their talent and knowledge of music to [...]
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They’re a remarkable band, a head-spinning amalgam of sound and fury, which can recall Rage Against The Machine, System Of A Down, Queen and Gang Of Four within a single song and then head in 20 different directions at once. (Kerrang!)
AGENT FRESCO is an Icelandic band of startling originality known for volcanic performances of music [...]
Without a doubt, Australian two-piece, DZ Deathrays are one of the most hotly talked about bands of 2011. They have spent the last year touring USA and UK, playing festivals such as SXSW, The Great Escape and SWN Festival. They’ve toured the UK with New York punk outfit Cerebral Ballzy and supported Band of Skulls [...]
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For International Bands Only.
Band submissions have been flying in! We have now closed the applications for Domestic acts but we are extending the deadline for international submissions until November 24, 2011.
CMW last year had artists representing over 30 countries. Our goal is to continue to bring international bands into the spotlight in Toronto.
Already bands [...]
The Radio Star National Talent Search (formerly the Radio Star National Songwriting Competition) is now underway. Through December 16th, Canada’s emerging new artists can submit their songs at www.radiostar.ca for a chance to win $10,000 in cash plus thousands worth in music equipment, services and more.
For more than 18 years, the competition – sponsored by [...]
Unfortunately, is are no guestlist spots available for showcasing artists. The who’s who of the industry will have delegate badges and will be able to access your showcase free of charge. If you want your mom to come, she’s gotta pay…
Read More →Any rider questions/concerns can be sent to festival@cmw.net. (Helpful hint; we do not fulfil hospitality riders)
Read More →Once applications are closed they are closed for good! Canadian submission detail is October 31st and international deadline is November 30rd. Apply early for discounts and to avoid missing out.
Read More →Backline is supplied in most of the venues but not all. Once the festival program is released a list of applicable venues will be sent out to showcasing artists. If you have any questions/concerns please email festival@cmw.net.
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