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Applications Open for UK Artists to Showcase at M for Montreal Festival

Emerging UK-based artists can now apply to showcase at M for Montreal, an annual festival taking place in November 2026.

Published: 29 May 2026 | 12:47 PM
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M for Montreal is an annual festival showcasing over 100 artists from Canada and beyond, with 40 concerts across more than 15 venues throughout Montreal. Image credit: Shutterstock.

Taking place from 18-21 November, M for Montreal is an annual festival showcasing over 100 artists from Canada and beyond, with 40 concerts across more than 15 venues throughout Montreal.

This year’s showcase is held in association with Dork Magazine, who have opened applications for UK emerging artists to perform as part of the public component of the festival.

While there are no official eligibility requirements, the application form asks for details including:

  • Online links to your music
  • A live performance video
  • An outline of your reach and development in the UK
  • Details of your next project (EP/album)
  • Whether you’ve toured in the UK or internationally in the past 24 months.

The deadline for applicants is 19 June 2026.

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