If you wish to perform at the Edge, please read the following and send in your application. Note: Until we have access to high speed in our area (hopefully soon) we cannot accept email press kits; they are simply too large and the computer bogs down. When high speed is achieved, the prerequisites on this page will change.
First:See previous performer quotes on our 'Home' page if you want to get a feel for what it’s like to come here and perform. It’s an experience you just don’t get anywhere else. Billeting, and great food at our hospitality pavilion are provided for all performers.

Where are we?
Haida Gwaii / Queen Charlotte Islands is off the northern British Columbia coast. Access is by air (Pacific Coastal-our official Festival airline, and Air Canada) from Vancouver, B.C. (2 hour flight) and by floatplane (North Pacific) from Prince Rupert. B.C. Ferries has six sailings a week from Prince Rupert (6-7 hours) for vehicles and foot passengers. See 'Getting Here' .

Performer Categories
Choose one of these when filling out the application.
  1. Headliner – You must have an extensive background performing and recording and still not be offended by our small budget. Usually (but not always) high energy bands, Headliners normally do two sets, one at 1 ½ hours, one at an hour although this can vary.

  2. Featured Artists – usually single/duo headliners, same background requirements as headliners. The performing time can vary. These are “sponsored” spots, funds provided by local sponsors. The number of positions are dependent upon fund raising.

  3. Off-Island Guests – performers who come to the festival for the experience of playing for a very appreciative audience in a magical setting. These are non-paid spots, though we are able to offer small travel bursaries and have in the past been able to acquire travel assistance from the carriers from Prince Rupert.

  4. Local Headliner(s) – Performers applying as a local (i.e. on-island) headliner should be experienced and provide some form of demo recording.

  5. Local Artists – on-island performers, non-paid. The number of spots will vary from year to year.
Application:
All performers should click ==> Here <== to open an application. (Doing so will open a new window or tab. After submitting your application you may close the window or tab to return to this page.) Fill in the application, and click the 'Submit Query' button.

You will also need to print out a copy and include it with your mailed-in package.

Your emailed application will go to Keith Alexander, Artistic Director. To CONTACT him for additional information, email k2alex@hgqci.org. Local HL’s and artists, your email app will be forwarded to Charley Robertson, responsible for coordinating on-island talent. Email questions to Charley at chedrob@hotmail.com .

Additional Mailed Submission
Final selections are made by a group listening to your cd’s or tapes (doesn’t apply to local artists). In addition to the info you provided on the application, please include:

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  1. demo recording – It is to your advantage to note your best three songs, as we seldom have time to go through a whole cd. It is good for us to know which ones best represent your stage performance too.

  2. bio’s, press releases etc.

  3. photographs (optional)

  4. stage requirements (include a DRAWING demonstrating placement of vox mics, instrument mics and d.i.’s etc.). This is important for the sound crew.

  5. copy of your application.

Off-island performers mail to: Keith Alexander, Box 12, Tlell, B.C. , V0T 1Y0

On-island performers mail to: Charley Robertson, Box 644, Masset, B.C. , V0T 1M0

Deadlines for application submissions in 2008 are:
Headliner Acts: January 31
Featured Artists: April 15
Off-Island Guests: April 30
Local Headliners: April 15
Local Artists: April 30

NOTE: off-island Headliners and Featured Artists
We do not necessarily wait till the deadline date before making a selection. We start our recruiting in the fall, and often make some selections before the deadline dates.

Also please note: This is an all-volunteer organization. We get many inquiries from many musicians. If it takes a while for us to reply, please understand.

Technical Equipment and Instruments Supplied by Sound Crew
Click ==Here== for a list of items supplied.
Our resources are limited, but we will try to accommodate your needs within reason if something is not in the above list. Except for big items, recommended of course that you bring your own instruments.

What to bring?
CD’s! Please bring your cd’s to sell at our merchandise table. Unfortunately, space limitations prevent the sale of other items.

General:
Most performers choose to be billeted with our many wonderful hosts. Pay camping is available nearby the site, and free camping is available down the road a few kilometres at our previous festival site. There is a convenience store in Tlell, but no bank machine. You will be well fed in our hospitality area on site. It’s unlikely that our vendors will accept a debit or credit card. Please, do NOT bring your pets, they are not allowed anywhere on site.
Bring Good Times,Bring Good Friends,

Bring Good Music,That Never Ends

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