It’s showcase season in Toronto, when up-and-coming musicians gather in the city for a chance to take their careers to the next level.
Canadian Music Week (CMW) wraps up today, welcoming hundreds of home-grown artists. And starting Tuesday, North by Northeast (NXNE) will showcase more than 300 performers. For both events, are promised a platform and a chance to build their networks in the industry.
It’s a competitive field for applicants. Thousands vie for a prize that is more about opportunity than immediate payoff. For some musicians, exposure is the reward. But for others, playing a big stage for low pay — or none at all — is