Showcase proposal
Thanks for your interest in submitting a Showcase proposal for WOMEX 24, Manchester, UK, 23-27 October 2024!Showcase proposal
The Showcase dates are Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October 2024.
Please see here the steps required in order to complete your application.
Step One
Complete this form, including the following information:- Biography (max 200 words)
- Instrumentation (name of musician and instrument for each band member)
- Web Links - including links to online live video footage (does not have to be broadcasting material)
- Discography
- Upcoming tours/gigs in Europe including the average number of shows per year
Step two
Finalise the proposal submission fee.Please note: In order to process the fee, you will need a Paypal account.
For countries without Paypal or with internet problems please contact us via email by Friday 23 February, at the latest and we will find a solution! Our email address is: showcase@womex.com
Step Three
Upload the following information:- Five to ten songs in MP3 format (up to 25 MB per file possible)
- Three to five photos
- Full stage plan
- Full technical rider including backline
- Selected press reviews or other text info
The submission fee
25 January - 09 February: Early Bird Rate, 15 €10 February - 01 March: Late Rate, 25 €
Warning!
Your proposal will only be considered if you complete the application form and upload all required material!Please Remember
The deadline to complete your proposal (application form, payment and uploads) is Friday, 01 March 2024.If you have any questions, please email showcase@womex.com
Who?
WOMEX explicitly welcomes proposals from all backgrounds and especially encourages proposals which increase the diversity of the international music scene - be it culturally, regionally or as regards to gender.Our Showcase sets are 45 mins long. Our Jury wants to hear the best from all artists who deserve wider audiences, and have the professional standards to tour.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In case you would like to propose as a DJ/Producer, you will need to complete a Club Summit proposal here.VISA REGULATIONS
Before proposing please read the visa regulations for entering the UK as a non-paid showcase artist. Click here.Funding
Please note that WOMEX is not in the position to cover any fees, travel expenses or other costs. What we do provide is the stage, the necessary equipment to perform, local transport to and from the airport and the venue, and our extensive promotional treatment on equal basis with all other WOMEX Showcase artists. That includes promotion of the show itself, newsletters, online promo and much more. Additionally, all invited artists will get free full access to all features of WOMEX, plus one free registration for our partner of agreement (the artist representative).So, if you want to propose a showcase, please think carefully about financing and let the Jury know what support or funding you have.
In case you are on the hunt for funding, we highly recommend that you get in touch with the Export Office from your country or region.
To see past years' Showcase Festival line ups, please head here.
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