Main Stage Showdown 2025

The Main Stage Showdown is a talent show-style event that is open to all performing arts. The event is open to anyone (maximum of 10 slots), and performers will compete in sets of 10 minutes or less for a chance at the ultimate prize!

The winner will take home a $500 cash prize, artist passes for the festival weekend and a slot on the Lawson Lundell Main Stage during Folk On The Rocks 2025.

The judges for the Main Stage Showdown will consist of two Board members, media partners, and other community members

Performers can sign up via the online form, until the end of day April 11 or until the ten slots are filled. Performers of any age are welcome to apply. A maximum of 10 slots are available and will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Artists sign up here: https://folkontherocks.wufoo.com/forms/q1b6uj0v0emrn99/

The Main Stage Showdown will be held at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Special thanks to Folk On The Rocks’ dedicated title sponsor: Lawson Lundell.

Further thanks to our dedicated sponsors and funders: 62 Degrees North; 100.1 True

North FM (Vista Radio); Cabin Radio; Canadian North; CANNOR; Capital Suites, City

of Yellowknife; DT Electric; Government of Northwest