Emerging Musicians Program

The Emerging Musicians Program is a new (2018) initiative replacing the Street Performers Program by capitalizing on the successful track record of the program launching musical careers.

In partnership with the Downtown Barrie Business Association and Ontario Musicians Cooperative, Inc. this program supports downtown revitalization efforts by creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere in the city's core while harnessing the downtown community as a platform to incubate and showcase emerging musicians. See program details.

Emerging Artists Showcase

Sarurday, August 24, 2019
6-10 PM
Meridian Place

Join the 2019 Emerging Musicians and Artists for a special concert showcasing their talents and the skills they have gained this summer in this music incubator progam operated by the Ontario Musicians Cooperative. Thank you to MTAV for their support of the showcase.

Facebook event listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/638461616678464/

Please visit www.ontariomusicians.com or contact Amanda.Dyke@barrie.ca to learn more about this year's program.

Looking to book one of our Emerging Musicians? Feel free to visit https://www.ontariomusicians.com/request-an-emerging-artist and the OMCI team will connect you with the best possible artists for your needs.

2019 Emerging Musicians

	Alex Lii	​	Instagram: @alexliimusic
	​Alyssa Bartholomew	​	Instagram: @Alyssabart_
	Alyssa Tess	​	Instagram: @alyssasings
	Brandon Pellatt	​	Instagram: @brandonpellatt_music
	Brooklyn McAuley	​	Instagram: @brooklynmcauleymusic
	Bureh Bollo-Kamara	​	Instagram: @burehbk
	Daniella Kistemaker	​	Instagram: @danikistmusic
	David Whyne	​	Instagram: @DavidWhynemusic
	Dean Wiseman	​	Facebook: Dean Wiseman
	Dylan Cheshire	​	Instagram: @dylancheshire
	Emma May Beckett	​	Instagram: @emmamaybeckett
	Gordon Coulter	​	Instagram: @gordcoultermusic
	Heydon George	​	Instagram: @thespeckysegg
	Jackson Beer	​	Instagram: @jacksonbeermusic
​	​ Jacqueline Brun	​	​ Instagram: @j4cquelin3brun_
​	​ James Quail	​	​ Instagram: @jamesquail
​	​ James Stacey	​	​ Instagram: @jamesstaceymusic
​	​ James Stephens	​	​ Instagram: @fourthbornmusic
​	​ Jessica Spurrell	​	​ Instagram: @jessm_music
​	​ Karyssa Jade	​	​ Instagram: @karyssajademusic
​	​ Kasey Kohring	​	​ Instagram: @kaseykohring
​	​ Madeline Rossell	​	​ Instagram: @m.iste.r_music
​	​ Madison Mueller	​	​ Instagram: @maddiemakesmusic
​	​ Mark Wylie	​	Instagram: @markwyliemusic​
​	​ Mathew Magneson	​	​ Instagram: @MatMagnesonMusic
​	​ Matthew Wren	​	​ Instagram: @matt_wren_music
​	​ Melina Melle	​	​ Instagram: @melinamellemusic
​	​ Molly McNulty	​	​ Instagram: @mollymcnultymusic
​	​ Nicholas Robbins	​	​ Instagram: @Nickthinksheplaysguitar
​	​ Rowyn Campbell	​	​ Instagram: @rcampbellmusic
​	​ Sydney Riley	​	​ Instagram: @sydneyrileymusic
​	​ Tkaia Green-Morris	​	​ Instagram: @tkaiagreenmusic
​	​ Tori Hathaway	​	​ Instagram: @torihathaway

Tip with PIVX

One of the challenges faced by street performers today is that many people don't carry cash, which can present barriers to audiences who want to tip performers. To reduce these barriers, the Emerging Musicians Program has partnered with local technology innovators on a pilot project that allows people to tip musicians digitally using the cryptocurrency PIVX, a form of digital online money. Those wishing to tip using PIVX can scan a QR code displayed on signs carried by each musician. For more information on PIVX including how to download and use their virtual wallet, visit PIVX.org.

Schedule

The 2018 Emerging Musicians performed at various locations in the downtown core from June to September at the following times:

Program Details

The audition booking process for 2019 is now open. Each year auditions take place through a jury process with musicians being issued annual permits to perform downtown during scheduled shifts from June to September. Committed artists receive gratuities from the public, paid gig and training opportunities and increased marketing support. Marketing and promotion to support the artists and program includes:

• Musician profiles on website with links to social media
• Digital signage/ads in City of Barrie facilities
• Custom light-weight A-frame signage for each musician to display
• Opportunity to perform at City of Barrie and BIA events
• Musician profiles shared via City of Barrie social media
• Musician performance locations & schedule shared on signage in downtown Barrie
• Opportunity to have a song included on Barrie’s Emerging Musicians compilation record