Call for The Show 11.0
Deadline for submissions: July 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
This is where Amplify gets loud! The Show is BACK for its eleventh edition this fall, as Amplify presents The Show 11.0.There are limited spots avaliable from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Friday, September 18, 2026. The Show 11.0 is for slightly more experienced musicians who want to step up their game and have the chance to play on a larger stage with lights, a fancy sound check—the whole rock star deal!
Rules and Regulations
- Both bands and solo artists are welcome, however, preference will be given to bands.
- The Show 11.0 will be curated by the Amplify Advisory Committee.
- Participants must be between Grade 7 to age 21.
- Chosen musicians must be available to perform on Friday, September 18, 2026, including participating in a soundcheck that afternoon. (Don't worry if you haven't done a soundcheck before. We will guide you through the process.)
- Artists will be expected to perform a 25 minute set.
- Deadline for all submissions is July 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Selections will be made July 9, 2026, and announced shortly after.
Want to know more about the event? Head over to our event page.
Goals
The Show is not a workshop or an adjudicated performance. Instead, it's real life experience! Musicians will be walked through a professional sound check with knowledgeable techs, learn how to excel in a 'festival' style performance with a quick turn over and be able to practice their presentation and perfomance abilities in front of a crowd of their peers. The Show gives local artists the motivation to hone their skills and the rewards of working hard to put on a great show. The result? More confident youth and more talented local musicans, who are ready to take the next step in their careers.
Amplify's goals are to:
- Empower young artists
- Support all youth in expressing their creativity
- Celebrate youth culture
- And showcase the richness and diversity of a new generation
To learn more about Amplify, please visit our goals and objectives page.
How To Apply!
To apply to perform at The Show 11.0, please fill out and submit the form below.
Call for Musicians - Application Form
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Last edited: May 14, 2026
