Performance Application

Christmas Daddies Application to Perform

CTV Christmas Daddies Telethon
DUE DATE for video submissions & application form is
the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Monday in October

Note: Your application and video submission is considered an "audition".
If selected, you will be invited to perform on the show.
Please note, we will be prerecording (in advance of the show) in some regions,
dates and locations to be announced later.

Preference is given to Christmas selections.
The length of your performance cannot exceed 3 minutes 30 seconds.

We require the completed application and a video of the selection you want to perform on the Telethon.

Your video audition can be recorded on a phone, it does not need to be fancy, but should be well lit (not dark),
do not stand with your back to a window
and use the best sound quality available to you.

It is extremely important
your video is labelled with the performers name
and not the preassigned file name automatically assigned
when you record on a phone.

Submit your video using wetransfer.com
to christmas.daddies@bellmedia.ca

Submitting a Talent Application Form and video
does not guarantee your performance will be included in the live broadcast.
All talent submissions will be considered by Telethon producers.

All applicants will be contacted after all applications have been reviewed. The review process is lenghthy and your patience in waiting for a response from Christmas Daddies is greatly appreciated.

Note: Navigate through the form with Tab key
to advance to the next field.
Do not use the ENTER key or you will receive a lot of required field messages before you are able to submit.
Performer Details

Required fields are indicated by red astiisk (*)
Performer Name*
Proper spelling and punctuation is important to us!
Category*
Choose from the dropdown list.
Performance is "other" category please describe
Description of other type of performance.
If a dance troupe - performance space is limited - please let us know the floor space you will require to perform.
Performers Hometown *
What is the performers region of representation in the Maritimes?*
Choose from the dropdown list
Performers region of representation is "other"
Description of other region.
Are there any special requirements for any members in your group?*

NoYes, we will require wheelchair access to the buildingOther
Please note, we cannot accept performances that exceed three minutes and 30 seconds in length
Length of Act*
Exact length of act in minutes and seconds is required.
Song Selection*
Preference is given to Christmas Selections or inspirational tunes.
Song Lyrics*
If there are no lyrics for this performance, add DOES NOT APPLY to this field.
Do you perform to a pre-recorded audio track

yesno
If you are perform to a prerecorded track please be prepared to provide the track two weeks prior to the telethon broadcast date. An mp3 file type is preferred.
Group size*
# of Vocals*
# of Instruments*
Tell us about the instruments or technical set up*
List instruments or technical set up. if you have none simply type N/A
The Christmas Daddies selection committee reserves the right to request some applicants to perform with the house band. If you are selected to perform with the house band you will be requested to provide the sheet music three weeks prior to the telethon broadcast date.
If requested would you be willing to perform with the houseband?*

yesno
If you are selected to perform with the house band you will be requested to provide the sheet music three weeks prior to the telethon broadcast date. Rehearsal time with the houseband on Telethon Day will be arranged prior to your performance.
Will you require access to any of the following equipment?

keyboardleft-handed drum kitright-handed drum kitOther
Have you previously performed on a Christmas Daddies Telethon

noyes
Yes, I performed on the Christmas Daddies Telethon in the year(s) indicated below
Social Media & Website

If the performer(s) use any Social Media Channels, or have a website, please let us know!
Performer's Instagram
Performer's Facebook
Performer's TikTok
Performer's X Handle (Twitter)
example @performername
Performer's YouTube Channel
Performer's Website
Contact Information
Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Contact E-mail*
example@example.com
3 speaking points to include in Performers introduction on the show, if selected*
Video File Required

Please rename the video file name to the performer's name.
Video File Name
Performer's Name
File name of video must include performers name (It should not be a bunch of numbers your phone assigns).

Videos must be sent before the application deadline Tuesday after Thanksgiving (October) via WeTransfer.com to Christmas.Daddies@bellmedia.ca
How did you hear about us?
How did you hear about submitting an application to Christmas Daddies to perform? You can choose more than one answer*

FacebookInstagramX (Twitter)TVRadioOther
TALENT RELEASE AGREEMENT

Required
I have read the entire application*

Yes, I read the document and completely understand what I need to do to submit an application and an audition video.I have read the document but have questions, can someone please contact me. I have included my questions below.
My question(s) about submitting an application and video*
A signature on this document indicates agreement to the following:

If selected to perform on the Christmas Daddies Telethon, I hereby assign and grant to Christmas Daddies the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made by me (or my appointed representative) and submitted by me (or my appointed representative) to Christmas Daddies.

I hereby release Christmas Daddies from any and all liability from such use and publication including, but not limited to, all Christmas Daddies social media platforms.

I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of Christmas Daddies and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.
Name of person submitting this application*

Applicant First NameLast Name
Signature required by all applicants. If performer is under the age of 18 years of age, signature of parent or authorized representative is required. A Director or Band Leader can can submit one Release Form on behalf of a group.*

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Performer Details

Social Media & Website

Contact Information

Video File Required

How did you hear about us?

TALENT RELEASE AGREEMENT