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3 Artists/Groups. 3 Performance Opportunities.

Music Africa of Canada Inc., organizers of AFROFEST Toronto, is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for artists attending ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

We are offering THREE (3) performance opportunities for talented artists to showcase their music at AFROFEST 2027, one of North America's leading celebrations of African music and culture.

Each selected artist will receive USD $3,500 in performance compensation, plus hotel accommodation during their engagement at AFROFEST.

Event: AFROFEST 2027 – Legends Edition

Dates: July 9–11, 2027

Location: Toronto, Canada

Organizer: Music Africa of Canada Inc.

Available Opportunities: 3 Artist Performance Slots

Performance Compensation: USD $3,500 per selected artist

(Artists are responsible to secure Canadian visas - selected artists will be given invitations but it is their responsibility to secure the visa)

Accommodation: Hotel provided during the artist's AFROFEST engagement

Transportation: Artist's responsibility

Eligibility: Artists attending ACCES 2026

Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

Selection Notification: By January 31, 2027

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome applications from talented African artists and artists of African descent who are attending ACCES 2026.

Whether you are an emerging artist looking to expand your international audience or an established performer ready to connect with new markets, this could be your opportunity to take your music to Toronto.

We encourage applications from artists representing diverse African musical genres, including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, Highlife, Soukous, traditional African music, and other contemporary African sounds.

Each selected artist will receive a performance fee of USD $3,500 for their participation in AFROFEST 2027.

Selected artists will have the opportunity to:

- Perform live at AFROFEST 2027 in Toronto, Canada.

- Showcase their music to a diverse international audience.

- Expand their professional networks within Canada's music and entertainment industry.

- Connect with African diaspora communities, music professionals, and potential collaborators.

- Gain valuable international performance experience and visibility.

Selected artists will be responsible for arranging and covering their own transportation expenses, including international airfare and other travel-related transportation costs.

Music Africa of Canada Inc. will provide hotel accommodation during the artist's engagement at AFROFEST but will not cover transportation expenses.

Applicants should ensure they are able to make the necessary travel arrangements to Toronto, Canada, if selected.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & SELECTION

Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

- All applications must be submitted through StageVibes by the application deadline.

- Applications will be reviewed by Music Africa of Canada Inc., and applicants will be informed of the selection results by January 30, 2027.

Only three artists will be selected for this exclusive performance opportunity.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested artists must submit their applications through StageVibes, the global platform connecting entertainment professionals with opportunities.

Apply online: www.stagevibes.com

Or apply through the StageVibes mobile app.

Create or log in to your StageVibes account.

Complete your artist profile, including your music, biography, and performance experience.

Important: This opportunity is exclusively available to artists attending ACCES 2026. Only three artists will be selected. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.