Winnipeg International Jazz Festival 2027 Opens Worldwide Call for Jazz, Funk and R&B Artists
About the call
Jazz Winnipeg is seeking performing artists for the 2027 Winnipeg International Jazz Festival in Manitoba, Canada, June 15–20, 2027. Its six-day schedule includes free and ticketed music at indoor and outdoor venues. In addition to straight-ahead, contemporary and experimental jazz, its programmers consider soul, funk, R&B, roots, global music and distinctive cross-genre projects linked to jazz.
Eligibility and assessment
The official call explicitly welcomes artists from Manitoba, elsewhere in Canada and overseas. Soloists, bands, ensembles, emerging performers, established touring acts, premieres and unusual collaborations are all eligible for consideration. Selection examines musical excellence, originality, programming fit and audience connection; submitting a proposal is not a booking agreement.
Materials to prepare
The application form requests the artist or group name, primary contact information, hometown, members and instruments, artist biography and project description, website or social media, links to recordings or performances and a promotional image. Live footage helps communicate stage presence but is not compulsory. Different musical projects may be submitted separately, while repeat versions of essentially the same idea should be avoided.
Dates, fees and support
The deadline is December 31, 2026, with no precise closing hour listed. The programming team contacts successful or actively considered acts individually and may not respond to every applicant. Fees, travel, accommodation and production arrangements depend on subsequent negotiations; none is universally guaranteed. The public call does not specify a fixed application fee, and artists should verify any uncertain expenses with the organizer.
Official announcement
This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details.
Information verified: 2026-10-11
Paid listings
Ise-Shima Art offers paid publication for competitions and artist calls. The linked form is in Japanese.