Tell your own music story at the Algoma Fall Festival

What does music mean to you? 

The Algoma Fall Festival is giving two people the chance to share their music stories in person on Oct. 4 at the performance with the Awesome Music Project at The Art Gallery of Algoma.

“We are so excited to be part of this engaging and meaningful event in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie,” said Kim Slade, Executive Director of the Awesome Music Project in a news release issued today. "Music and storytelling have a unique ability to connect us to our emotions, our memories, and each other. Sharing a story about a special song can open doors to new perspectives and spark joy in ways words alone often cannot."

Anyone interested in sharing their story is asked to fill out an online form here.

Those selected will be notified by Sept. 18. 

For more information, see the press release below: 

What does music mean to you? What do you like best about music? Is there a special song that makes you happy? The Algoma Fall Festival is looking for 2 people who would like to share their music story in person on Oct. 4 at the performance with the Awesome Music Project at The Art Gallery of Algoma.

The Awesome Music Project (AMP) is on a mission to make life better through music. The Celebration of Art and Music will be held on Oct. 4 at the Art Gallery of Algoma with a concert and storytelling hosted by Sarah Slean, veteran of the Canadian music scene, and Rob Carli and Kim Slade of AMP. The audience will be surrounded by the exhibition “Cobalt, A Mining Town and the Canadian Imagination” featuring members of the Group of Seven and other Canadian Modern Painters of the early thirties. 

“We are so excited to be part of this engaging and meaningful event in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie,” said Kim Slade, Executive Director of the Awesome Music Project. "Music and storytelling have a unique ability to connect us to our emotions, our memories, and each other. Sharing a story about a special song can open doors to new perspectives and spark joy in ways words alone often cannot."

If you’d like to share your story, go to our website at https://www.algomafallfestival.com/musicand complete the easy to fill out form. We’ll let you know by Sept. 18 if your story is selected.

In addition to the Awesome Music Project, the 52nd season features Hawksley Workman, the Barra MacNeils, Tanya Talaga and Mike Downie and other amazing Canadian talent. Gifted musician and songwriter Amy Sky will lead you on an exploration of your creativity on Oct. 17. Sault Ste. Marie born and raised Italian Canadian Chef Emily Richards will share a taste of selections from her bestselling cookbooks on Oct. 18. The legendary Cape Breton based family group the Barra MacNeils will play on Oct. 24. On Oct. 25 6 Hearts will perform their unique and captivating blend of East Coast contemporary and traditional music.

See all the details and get tickets at www.algomafallfestival.com.