Music PEI / English Folk Expo Artist Exchange 2026–27 - Applications Now Open

Credit: Robbie Cavanagh photographed at EFEx 2025 by Mike Ainscoe

English Folk Expo and Music PEI (Prince Edward Island, Canada) are proud to launch the fourth edition of our very special international artist exchange.

We will select one England based singer-songwriter (folk, roots, acoustic genres) to work with a musician from PEI, collaborating on new music.

This will include 3 days of writing and recording in Canada before attending Showcase PEI including a 20 minute delegate showcase.

Then both artists will travel to Manchester, UK for 3 more days of writing and rehearsing before attending English Folk Expo including a delegate showcase as part of the public Manchester Folk Festival.

With travel, accommodation, performances and more fully funded, apply now below.