The feature spot is reserved for up and coming artists who are experienced and serious about developing their music career.
Our open stage welcomes anyone and everyone of any level of expertise! Beginners and experts sharing the same stage!
All submissions are reviewed carefully by our submissions review committee. All applications are fully considered, judged and scored. Selections are made by considering the following criteria and examples:
Experience
-Performance experience and performance history
-Press & media clippings
-Quotes and reviews
-Biography
-Fanlist & audience
-Awards & achievements
Newsworthy/Timing
-CD about to be released
-Currently on tour in the Toronto area
-Special event promotion
Uniqueness & Talent
-Voice
-Songwriting style
-Artistic message
-Delivery
Quality of Presentation
-Songwriting, lyrics, arrangement
-Press-kit: photo, printed
materials, bio, grammar, spelling
-CD/Demo production/mix
Community Participation
-Regular attendance
-Volunteer work in the arts
-Grassroots support of other artists, making a difference
Our submissions review committee programmes seasonally, January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December. They consider a balanced mix of solo performers, female or male artists, bands, duets, etc.
Selected artists receive a small honorarium for their time and retain 100% of their CD & merch sales. All featured artists are also invited to participate in future Groovy Mondays compilation projects. Still have questions? Email us at: office (at) speak-music.com. Attention: Groovy Mondays Submissions Committee