Call for Performers

The Call for Performers for 2025 is now closed. 

Thank you to all those who applied! All successful applicants will be notified via email. 

Bands, buskers, and musicians will soon be invited to apply to the annual Call for Performers for the Town’s 2026.

To be considered, applicants must complete the online application form, which includes providing a two- to three-sentence biography, a promotional video, and/or links to a website or live performance.

Evaluation Criteria

The performers will be evaluated by a jury panel based on the criteria listed below:

1. Overall Talent
2. Stage Presence/Audience Communication
3. Intonation
4. Vocal Quality
5. Rhythmic Interpretation
6. Dynamics
7. Song Choice/Song Prep
8. Suitability for all ages
9. Past community concert experience
10. Fan base in Whitby and Durham Region

We thank everyone who applies but only those selected will be contacted.

For more information, please contact us.