The Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase has become a staple at the festival and has launched the careers of some of Canada’s biggest artists. Artists like: James Barker Band, The Reklaws, Tim Hicks and Owen Riegling to name a few.
It’s that time of year again … everyone’s favourite Ontario country music festival is coming to Burls Creek August 10-13 and we’re all buzzing with excitement for the emerging artist showcase!
RELATED: Apply now to be part of the 2023 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase …
Every year they search for Canada’s next big star and it could be you …
They are now accepting applications to be part of this year’s Showcase.
The winner of the showcase will receive:
- Single Release with Universal Music
- Performance at Boots and Hearts 2024
- Branding Session + Digital Marketing support with Front Porch Music + Marketing (That’s us!)
- Management Sessions from The Core Entertainment
Last Year’s Emerging Artist Showcase
Last year was a fierce competition.
Some of Canada’s premiere emerging talent competed for the big prize which left Taylor-Rae and Owen Riegling as the semi-finalists to compete for the big prize.
Listen to our chat with all the finalists in last year’s showcase
At the end of the weekend, Owen ended up taking home the big prize.
RELATED: Catch the moment that Owen was crowned the winner of the 2022 Showcase …
Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
