Music Festival (Banner (Landscape)) (2000 x 800 px)

ARTS UNBOUND

CELEBRATING ARTS & CULTURE BEYOND LIMITS

Immersive – Interactive – Unplugged

Description

ARTS UNBOUND 2026
Celebrating Arts & Culture Beyond Limits
Immersive • Interactive • Unplugged

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Queen’s Landing – Georgian Ballroom
Niagara-on-the-Lake

🎟 Tickets: $39

Music Niagara proudly presents the 2nd Annual Arts Unbound—an inspiring and unforgettable evening celebrating the power of artistic expression and the voices that enrich Canada’s cultural landscape.

An intimate evening of storytelling and live performances, Arts Unbound celebrates artists living with disabilities. Through film and performance, this immersive experience reveals powerful journeys, exceptional talent, and creative expression—celebrating all abilities, where the arts truly have no bounds.

Set in the elegant Georgian Ballroom at Queen’s Landing, each artist will be introduced through a short filmed story, offering a glimpse into their creative journey, followed by a live performance and on-stage conversation.

Arts Unbound is designed to be immersive and interactive, inviting audiences to connect directly with artists through thoughtful dialogue and shared reflection. Guests will have opportunities to engage with performers, ask questions, and celebrate the stories behind the music and artistic expression.

Through live performance and national livestreaming, the evening provides artists with powerful exposure while creating a welcoming and inclusive space where creativity, resilience, and artistic voices shine beyond limits.

✨ An evening of inspiration, connection, and extraordinary talent.

Proudly Supported By
Ontario Creates
Freda Mae LeGallais Fund
Vintage Hotels
Foundation for Human Development

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AUDITION DETAILS

Call-out for Auditions:

AUDITION INFORMATION

Music Niagara invites Canadian artists living with disabilities to audition for this special event.

We are seeking performers of all kinds—vocalists, instrumentalists, and artists with unique talents—who are eager to take the stage and be part of a community-driven celebration of inclusion, creativity, and artistic expression.

Audition Period
Now Open
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026

Artists or groups interested in performing must submit a video audition of their performance.

If you are unable to submit a video audition, please email us and we will do our best to assist you.

Audition Submission Requirements

Please include the following in your submission email:

Performer Information
✅ Subject line: Audition for Arts Unbound 2026
✅ Performer’s full name and age
✅ City or region you are from
✅ Additional contact information / phone number (parent/guardian, Direct Support Worker, or support person, if applicable)

Your Performance
✅ Video audition of your performance
✅ Brief description of your act
✅ Length of performance (maximum 6 minutes)
✅ Note: This performance will be unplugged (acoustic)

Your Story
Arts Unbound celebrates artists living with disabilities. Please share:

✅ The disability or challenge you live with
✅ A few words about your journey as an artist
✅ How music or the arts have helped you overcome challenges

Artist Story Video
If selected, a videographer will film a short “Artist’s Journey” video about you and your story. This video will introduce you to the audience prior to your live performance.

By participating in Arts Unbound, performers must agree to share their story through this video storytelling component.

Additional Materials (Required & Optional)
✅ Artist bio (required)
✅ Resume or website (if available)
✅ Optional short video (1–3 minutes) introducing yourself and your story

Eligibility
To align with the vision of Arts Unbound:

✅ Participants must self-identify as living with a disability
✅ Performers must be comfortable performing on stage in front of a live audience
✅ Performers must be available on Sunday, November 1, 2026 for rehearsal and performance

Where to Send Your Audition

Candice Keem
Creative Director
📧 ckeem@musicniagara.org

Questions, Support & Sponsorship Opportunities

For questions about Arts Unbound, or to learn about ways to support or sponsor the event:

Karen Lade
General Manager
📧 klade@musicniagara.org

Selection Process

If you are selected to perform, a member of the Arts Unbound production team will contact you directly.

While we will make every effort to notify all applicants, we cannot guarantee notification for those who are not selected.

Production Details

Arts Unbound: Celebrating Arts & Culture Beyond Limits

🎭 Rehearsal: Sunday, November 1, 2026 – beginning at 11:00 AM
🎤 Performance: Sunday, November 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Georgian Ballroom at Queen’s Landing

Important Note

By submitting an audition, you consent to review by the Arts Unbound production team. Your submission will not be shared externally without your permission.

TESTIMONIALS & VIDEOS

From Ashmit:

“I would like to thank all of you, including the incredible team of organizers and volunteers, for hosting this amazing show last night. The event was organized so perfectly, with minute details. I truly appreciate this effort to showcase the talents of people like Ashmit, who face developmental disabilities and continue to face challenges in their daily life. Not many organizations take this kind of initiative often. Our sincere appreciation and gratitude for Music Niagara and Arts Unbound.”
— Ashmit Pal’s family

From Matt:

“This event was an amazing moment for me to perform my original song at my dream venue in front of hundreds of people. It gave me the chance to develop valuable skills working alongside music professionals. The production, backstage experience, and sound check all made me feel like a real professional musician. I’m now realizing my potential as an artist and dreaming about being a rock star traveling the world.”
— Matt Chambers, performer

From an audience member:

“We attended the ‘Arts Unbound’ celebration on Sunday. We cannot express our feelings watching these great musicians who have worked so long and hard. The joy was seeing their joy on their faces. Words cannot express how good this was! I truly hope Music Niagara continues this outreach program — and I will be there every year. Bravo!”
— Trudi, audience member