RISE + FLOW Returns to Toronto: Your Chance to Shine! 🎤
Toronto’s creative community, get ready! After a five-year hiatus, RISE + FLOW is making its long-awaited comeback, and this is your shot to take the stage, showcase your talent, and make your mark. Whether you’re a rapper with hard-hitting bars, a poet who weaves words like magic, or a spoken word artist with a powerful message, this is your moment.
What Is RISE + FLOW?
RISE + FLOW is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of creativity, a platform for rising stars, and a chance to perform in front of an audience that truly matters. The event brings together a live audience, music industry professionals, and expert judges for one unforgettable night.
This year, the stakes are higher than ever. The top 22 artists selected from the application process will perform live on February 20th, 2025, in the heart of Toronto. One artist will emerge as the winner, walking away with:
- A cash prize
- Studio time
- Funding opportunities
- One-on-one mentorship
- Paid performance gigs
- And so much more!
This is more than a chance to perform—it’s a launchpad for your career.
How to Enter
Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s how you can throw your hat in the ring:
✅ Submit your application by February 12th, 2025.
💡 Who Can Apply?
- You must be 19+ to enter.
- Open to rappers, poets, vocalists, and spoken word artists.
Why You Should Apply
This isn’t just another open mic night. RISE + FLOW is where talent meets opportunity. Past performers have gone on to collaborate with industry heavyweights, land recording deals, and build loyal fan bases.
Here’s what sets RISE + FLOW apart:
- Professional Exposure: Perform in front of top-tier judges and music industry insiders.
- Career Support: The winner gets resources to elevate their career, including funding, mentorship, and gigs.
- Community Recognition: Be part of Toronto’s thriving arts scene and inspire others with your craft.
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Event Details
| What | RISE + FLOW 2025 – Live Performance & Competition |
|---|---|
| When | February 20th, 2025 |
| Where | Downtown Toronto (venue to be announced) |
| Application Deadline | February 12th, 2025 |
| Who Can Apply | Rappers, poets, vocalists, and spoken word artists (19+) |
Why Toronto Needs RISE + FLOW
Toronto has always been a hub for artistic innovation. From global superstars like Drake and The Weeknd to underground poets and lyricists carving their own paths, the city is bursting with talent.
RISE + FLOW isn’t just about competition—it’s about uplifting voices, building community, and celebrating the raw creativity that makes Toronto special.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of something legendary. Get your application in before February 12th, 2025, and let’s show the world what Toronto artists are made of.
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Let’s RISE + FLOW! 🚀
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