February 2025
This program offers complimentary or reduced travel fare to approved artists in return for performing aboard the MS Chi-Cheemaun. The program is ideally suited for solo or group performers who are traveling to other performances, events, or festivals.
An artist can include:
- Musician
- Storyteller
- Published author reading their printed work
- Magician
- Other: If your specialty is not listed above, please reach out to us, and we will assess if the skill being offered is a suitable fit.
Program regulations
- Regular sized vehicles will be comped. Motorhomes, buses etc. enjoy a discount equal to regular vehicle fare.
- Performers will be comped. If a solo act is travelling with a support person (i.e. operator of a merch table), up to one support person will be comped.
- Performances must run a minimum of 45 minutes. A PA system is provided but no dedicated soundperson will be available.
- Applications MUST be received a minimum of two weeks prior to the date of travel.
- Please note, as it gets closer to the sailing date, vehicle passages are not guaranteed.
Please contact info@ontarioferries.com for details.
Applications:
To apply, please email info@ontarioferries.com and provide:
- Dates of crossing (primary & secondary dates)
- Contact information (first & last name, email, address & phone number)
- Resume
If available, please provide: - Audio/video clips
- Social media handles
- YouTube channel
OSTC thanks you for your interest. Only those artists selected to perform will be contacted by an OSTC representative. If selected, please provide promotional images/photos.