The preferred method for artists to apply to play at Toronto City Roots Festival is via Sonicbids EPK electronic press kits. Sonicbids applications provides an easy way for our volunteer AD staff to evaluate submissions on an equal basis, plus it simplifies communication with selected artists. All the required information to know if your music suits the festival is provided on the Sonicbids site

If you are already a Sonicbids member, log in to your account and visit the Promoter Drop Box to submit. Submitting artists may wish to include workshop ideas for which your music may be suitable.

City Roots applications can now be submitted via Sonicbids through the following link

If you are not yet a Sonicbids member and want to submit online, visit Sonicbids and sign-up for the Sonicbids Combo Package (includes your submission and a discounted Sonicbids membership).

By Mail

Send a CD (shrink wrap removed) and single page bio to:

Toronto City Roots Festival Association
8-601 Magnetic Drive, Toronto, Ont M3J 3J2.

Please do not send elaborate press kits.

All music will be reviewed by a member of the Artistic Director Committee and possibly kept for future consideration.

Toronto City Roots artists are selected by committee, by invitation and by application.