| Every year musicians showcase their unique talents at the OCFF’s annual conference. In 2010 there will be 24 Official Showcases, 2 Family Showcases and a Youth Showcase featuring participants in the Youth Program. The conference schedule is rounded out by numerous Sponsored Showcases and Private Showcases - all part of the official activities of the annual conference.
After sifting through nearly 350 submissions, a lucky few have been chosen to present at the OCFF Official showcases at the conference this October. We urge all applicants to come to the conference whether chosen or not – there are many ways to learn, to network and to create opportunities for your music to be heard and appreciated.
This year's showcase artists represent a wide range of musical styles and origins, from Australia to the Northwest Territories. They are:
The family showcase artists are:
Bill Harley (MA)
Marky Weinstock (ON)
Private Showcase Application Deadline: CLOSED
A Private Showcase is defined as a performance or series of performances in a hotel room on the Music Floors of the host hotel. It is part of the official activities of the OCFF conference. This year, one Music Floor will be acoustic only, and one will be semi-acoustic.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE. If you are interested in hosting a semi-acoustic private showcase on Friday night ONLY, please contact Jennifer Ellis at the OCFF office, 613-560-5997, or toll-free at 1-866-292-6233.***
Everyone who appears in a private showcase must be a registered delegate. A special Private/Sponsored Showcase rate of $180.00 plus tax for the full conference will be offered to private showcase presenters. In addition, one member of each band appearing in a private showcase must be registered for the full conference. Other band members may register at a reduced "Side Player" rate of $125.00 plus tax. Side players paying this rate will have access to showcases only.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PRIVATE SHOWCASE ROOM
1. Register at least ONE presenter for full conference:
PRIVATE SHOWCASE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 
2. Complete and return Private Showcase Application with payment of $80.00 per night:
PRIVATE SHOWCASE APPLICATION 
3. Complete and return Hotel Reservation Request form with credit card information:
HOTEL RESERVATION REQUEST 
4. Once payment of your Private Showcase fee has been processed, your request will be noted and you will be allotted a room on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference will be given to presenters who are members of the OCFF and who are applying to present music on BOTH Friday and Saturday night of the conference.
5. Room assignments will be made by the OCFF and confirmed by e-mail on or before September 1, 2010.
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