Performers in the program are guaranteed three timeslots a month at YEG, with the opportunity to pick up additional performances if timeslots are available.
Music
Live music program relaunches
Edmonton International Airport’s (YEG) Live Music Program – YEG Stage – hosts musicians from all over the region to perform throughout the airport terminal at various stages. Artists who are part of the program have the opportunity to showcase their music to passengers, employees and visitors at the airport.
The program has been a celebration of the arts at our region’s airport for more than 10 years, and we are proud to relaunch YEG’s Live Music Program in partnership with the community.
How to apply
Beginning on April 3, and running until the 24, you are invited to submit your application to be a performer in the program for the June 2023 to June 2024 season through the Stagehand App. If you would like to create a profile on Stagehand, visit stagehand.app. As part of your submission, please include a video of you performing that the judges can review in your Stagehand profile. It is important to note that creating a profile is not enough, you need to click APPLY to get in the queue. If you need help with the Stagehand App, or setting up your profile, please e-mail support@stagehand.app.
If you are interested in applying, you must be able to travel to the airport, there is no virtual component to the live music program. We are seeking performers that play light-hearted, positive music that appeals to a broad range of people, including passengers with children. Artists that are chosen must commit to a security screening process that will allow them to be unescorted post-security.
From April 25 through May 15, six judges will review your Stagehand profile and select 20 people to perform at the airport for a period of one year to June 2024. The judging panel will include five people from Edmonton’s music community and one judge from the airport. If you are selected to be part of the program, you will be contacted on May 16 and provided additional information on how to participate. The expected launch of the Live Music Program is in later May.
Once in the program, you will have a guaranteed three shifts per month. Compensation includes $220 per shift, potential to earn tips and airport parking. Each shift is 2 hours long.
If you have any questions about the submission process, please email music@flyeia.com.
FAQ's
YEG will welcome 20 performers into the program for the 2023/2024 season, which will run June – June.
Compensation will include $220 per two-hour timeslot and complimentary parking at YEG during the artist’s performances.
Stagehand are champions of the music industry in general. They provide the day-to-day scheduling and payment (app) platform for the musicians. Making it a seamless experience for our musicians to schedule when they play, what stage they play and how they receive payment.
We are seeking performers that play light-hearted, positive music that appeals to a broad range of people, including passengers with children. Performers must be able to travel to YEG (parking is complimentary), as there is no virtual component to the program. Artists that are chosen must commit to a security screening process that will allow them to be unescorted post-security.
Six judges will review artists’ submissions. The judging panel will include five people from Edmonton’s music community and one judge from the airport.
Yes! Artists can sell CDs and welcome tips from passengers, employees and visitors at YEG. Artists are asked not to sell additional merchandise.
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