AmericanaFest 2024

When: Tue 17th - Sat 21st September 2024
Where: Nashville, Tennessee
Web: https://americanamusic.org/home
Tagged as: americana, americanafest, canadian blast, cima, music export canada, nashville

Call for Submissions: Canada House at AMERICANAFEST 2024

September 17-21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee

Deadline: May 3, 2024

Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CIMA-AMA2024

CIMA is returning to Nashville this September for the 2024 edition of the Americana Music Festival & Conference! We’re excited to announce that we’ll once again be partnering with Alberta Music, Manitoba Music, MusicOntario, Music Nova Scotia and SaskMusic to present a full afternoon of Canada House. Held annually, the Americana Music Festival & Conference brings together thousands of legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars and industry professionals for five days of music and education. The 2024 edition takes place from September 17-21, 2024.

Presented by CIMA, Alberta Music, Manitoba Music, MusicOntario, Music Nova Scotia & SaskMusic, the Canada House showcase will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for 8-9 Canadian bands to showcase to festival delegates and attendees.

CIMA will also be partnering with Sounds Australia and the British Underground to organize business events during AmericanaFest. Company representatives for Canada House showcasing artists will be invited to participate in these business events with costs covered by showcasing partners.

Companies who are attending AmericanaFest without showcasing acts may also participate at a cost of 150$ (CIMA members) and 300$ (non-CIMA members). Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Why should you attend the Americana Music Festival & Conference with CIMA?

Artists will get the opportunity to showcase in front of key tastemakers and industry professionals interested in the American genre.
CIMA members and mission participants receive the discounted member rate on delegate registration (contact jenia@cimamusic.ca for more information)
Participation in business events (panels, networking lunch, one on one meetings etc)
Registration includes a Canada House showcase marketing campaign (social media promotion, program book ads, mobile app promo, on site posters/pull-ups etc).

Who is eligible for this opportunity?

Style of music must fit the Americana music genre.
Canada House showcasing artists must be accompanied by a business representative as our export missions are centered on creating business opportunities.
Artists who’ve already been accepted by the Americana Music Association for official shows can apply for another showcasing opportunity at Canada House.
Artists who did not apply directly to the Festival or who were not selected for an official show may also apply.
All showcasing artist submissions will be reviewed by the showcasing partners external committees and the Americana Music Festival selection team.

Registration Information & Mission Fees:

Canadian business representatives for Canada House showcasing artists will also get the opportunity to participate in business events presented by CIMA during AmericanaFest. These business event costs will be covered by the showcasing partners.
Canadian delegates who do not have showcasing artists but wish to participate are also invited to take part in the business events. The cost associated with these business events is $150 for CIMA members and $300 for non-members.

Deadline to submit an application for this opportunity: May 3, 2024