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New addition coming to this year's Gussapolooza

This year's event, which opens on Sept. 15 near Cookstown, will feature Creators Convention and Film Contest

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GUSSAPOLOOZA MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Gussapolooza Music Festival is excited to announce the inclusion of the Creators Convention and Film Contest at this year's festival, which will take place from Sept. 15 to 17, 2023, at the Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds near Cookstown.

The festival aims to attract a wide variety of interesting visionaries from surrounding areas and beyond, providing them with a platform to showcase their work, network with other artists, and collaborate during the festival.

Special discounts are available for creators such as artists, buskers, indie music labels, playlist curators, internet radio stations, recording studios, YouTubers, music bloggers or vloggers, graphic designers, influencers, and anyone providing services or skills beneficial to the arts, music, and entertainment industry. If this sounds like you, click here, visit the "Creators" page, and join us this September.

In addition to the convention, the festival will feature a film contest. Filmmakers play a vital role in capturing the true essence of musical artists through mesmerizing live performance videos, captivating music videos, and insightful interviews.

Gussapolooza warmly invites and encourages filmmakers to join the festival, actively participate in the contest, and immortalize the very spirit of this remarkable event. This contest offers a unique platform for filmmakers to exhibit their talent, forge meaningful connections, and foster collaborations with other artists. Check out the "Film Contest" page on the festival's website for more details.

"We are thrilled to introduce the Creators Convention and Film Contest to this year's Gussapolooza Music Festival," said Valerie Robson, one of the main organizers. "Our goal is to bring together creators from all over Canada, providing them with opportunities to network, collaborate, and showcase their talents. We believe in the magic and power of artistic entrepreneurship and are dedicated to igniting a passionate scene that produces the next boom in artistic creation and free expression.”

Gussapolooza Music and Arts Festival is a unique three-day camp-out extravaganza celebrating Canada's emerging music and arts scene. With nearly 50 bands from across Canada rocking out on over three stages and representing diverse genres like rock, country, folk, hip-hop, electronic, pop, and more, Gussapolooza Music Festival encompasses a diverse range of artistic experiences, art installations, exhibitions, craft beers and food vendors, creating an immersive and vibrant atmosphere for music fans and festival-goers to enjoy.

Mark your calendars for Sept. 15 to 17 and join us at Gussapolooza Music Festival, where artists, entrepreneurs, and music enthusiasts come together to inspire and be inspired.

For more information about the Creators Convention, Film Contest, and ticket sales, please visit our website.

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