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Were You at ACCES 2026? Toronto Opens Its Stages: Three Slots for AFROFEST 2027
A stage in front of more than 100,000 people, in the heart of Toronto: that is the chance offered to three artists who attended ACCES 2026, the great African music industry gathering held in Johannesburg. Music Africa of Canada — the organizer of AFROFEST — and the StageVibes platform are accepting applications until December 15, 2026.
Toronto (Canada), November 9, 2026. Some stages can change a career. AFROFEST, Toronto's great celebration of African music, is one of them: founded in 1989, the festival draws more than 100,000 attendees and has become one of the oldest and most respected of its kind in the world. For its 2027 edition, from July 9 to 11, three slots in its lineup will be reserved for artists who came through ACCES 2026 — and they are won by application.
Three slots, one condition: you were at ACCES 2026
The call is open to singers, musicians, artisans and DJs who attended ACCES 2026 in Johannesburg, one of the African music industry's great professional gatherings. Three artists will be selected to perform at AFROFEST 2027, in sets of 20 to 40 minutes — before the festival's huge audience and the Canadian professionals who come scouting for tomorrow's talents.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online, on the StageVibes platform, before December 15, 2026. The countdown is on: there is just over a month left to prepare a strong application.
What to know before you go for it
Applying does not guarantee selection: only three slots are at stake. Selected artists will be responsible for securing their Canadian visas; Music Africa of Canada will provide reasonable assistance where required. A real constraint — but for a stage of this size, it is well worth it.
In practice
The call : Music Africa of Canada Inc. and StageVibes — three AFROFEST 2027 slots for the ACCES 2026 community
Who can apply : Singers, musicians, artisans and DJs who attended ACCES 2026, in Johannesburg (South Africa)
The stage : AFROFEST 2027 — Toronto, July 9 to 11, 2027; sets of 20 to 40 minutes; more than 100,000 attendees
Deadline : December 15, 2026 — online application on StageVibes
Good to know : Applying does not guarantee selection; selected artists secure their own Canadian visas, with reasonable assistance from Music Africa of Canada
