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I Want To Showcase (IWTS)

Manitoba Showcase 2026 Applications

Are you a performer looking for touring opportunities in Manitoba? Applications are now open! Connect with rural and northern presenters, share your work, and build touring opportunities.

Showcase Details

  • Location: Brandon, Manitoba
  • Dates: September 17–19, 2026
  • Artists Featured: 15 performing artists; 5 pitch artists

Who Can Apply

Applications are open to performers of all types, including:

Music Dance Theatre Magic Variety

Music includes traditional, contemporary, classical, jazz, hip hop, and more.

IWTS Application Fees

Early Bird Registration
Feb 17 – March 15
$50
Regular Registration
March 16 – April 12
$60

How It Works

Artists are selected by a jury to perform in three live showcases for an audience of arts organizations (presenters) seeking to book acts to tour to their communities in 2027/28 and beyond. Following the conference, Manitoba Arts Network coordinates block-booked tours of the showcasing artists throughout the province based on interest generated at Manitoba Showcase.

Questions? Email us at marketing@mbartsnet.ca.

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Video Examples
Tips + sample performance videos.

Videos are an all-important part of a successful Manitoba Showcase submission. Below are a few tips to help you produce a strong live performance video, along with examples of past showcase footage to guide what “good” can look like. Prioritize clear audio, steady framing, and a clean, uninterrupted view of the performance.

Buzz Brass · Watch on YouTube
Cheng2 Duo · Watch on YouTube
Tara Cheyenne — Body Parts · Watch on Vimeo
Financial Assistance
Funding programs that may help cover travel or performance costs.

Looking for support to help cover travel or performance costs? Here are a few funding programs that may be able to assist artists attending Manitoba Showcase.

Manitoba Arts Council
The Travel/Professional Development program supports professional artists and arts/cultural professionals in all disciplines for activities related to the development of their practice or careers.
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SOCAN Foundation
SOCAN Travel Assistance Program offers up to $1,000 across all genres of music to assist with travel-related costs for career-building or career-defining activities in Canada or abroad including showcases.
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Canada Council for the Arts
The Travel component of Arts Across Canada and Abroad provides grants of up to $3,250 per person to participate in significant events, build a national presence and for festivals and presenters to conduct research for Canadian artistic programming including showcases.
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FACTOR
The Live Performance program subsidizes the cost of domestic performances including showcases up to $5,000.
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FAQs
Eligibility, selection criteria, and other common questions.

Have questions? Check out the FAQs for details on eligibility, selection criteria, and more.

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How to Apply
Step-by-step guidance for submitting your materials.

Click here to view the application process and submit your materials.

Watch the how-to playlist →