Ready to take the Stage?
The Emerging Artist Stage is back at the Festival of Sails for 2025, offering local performers the chance to showcase their talent and compete for big prizes. Saturday, January 25 features the Emerging Artists Series open to all ages, while Sunday, January 26 hosts the We Are the Youth! Series for aspiring artists aged 12-17. Both days will take place at Tipi on the Bay, with 8-10 performers each day playing 20-minute sets from 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Winners will receive $500 cash, features in Forte Magazine, and airtime on K rock 95.5, with two runners-up earning $250 each and editorial mentions. The overall winner will also secure a spot on the Festival of Sails main stage in 2026.
Applications are open now! Entries close January 15, 2025, so fill out the form below and don’t miss your chance to take part.