Venus Fest has announced the return of their summer mentorship program and MusicOntario is pleased to be an official partner of the program! This will be the fourth year that MusicOntario has partnered with Venus Fest.

The opportunity is open to developing music industry professionals and artists. This year’s iteration will include 8 mentor / mentee pairings, as well as three workshops and two peer sessions. Those selected to partake in this year's program will receive a paid honorarium for participation and the opportunity to attend one-on-one sessions with mentors June through to July.

Also included this year are mentee workshops with April Aliermo, Tanika Charles, and Aysen Adelle Farag.

So, what are you waiting for? Applications are now OPEN on their website until May 15. Their 2022 mentorship program is open to everyone, and Venus Fest strongly encourages Ontario-based individuals who have experienced barriers in the music industry to apply.

To view a full list of mentors and to submit an application, head on over to www.venusfest.net

Poster design by Natasha Whyte-Gray