The Folk Canada Conference (formerly the Folk Music Ontario Conference) is calling on musicians to apply for the 2026 conference. Applications are currently open for both Canadian and international artists. Applications will remain open on the Folk Canada website until January 30 at midnight ET.
“We encourage applications from diverse peoples, genres, and languages,” said operations manager, Joel Elliott, in an email. Any artist at any stage of their career is welcome to apply.
The Folk Canada Conference is Canada’s largest annual event devoted to the folk, roots, and traditional music community, according to their website.
The event will feature, three days of performances, networking, meetings, professional development, and more, with customized programming for folks at any stage of their career.
Taking place next year in Hamilton, the conference will be held for three days with performances and ceremonies between Oct. 14 and 18.
