Show Tours
Show Tours have played a significant role in the history of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offering an important platform showcasing the talents of popular Canadian entertainers while fostering national pride.
Our primary goal is to design a Show Tour that helps to uplift, entertain and motivate our troops while showing our deep appreciation for their service and bring a piece of Canada wherever they are deployed.
Our team at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is responsible for organizing a Show Tour that aligns with the specific needs of the military setting. This could be sending Canadian musicians to perform at a small land-based mission in northern Canada or on a Royal Canadian Navy ship in South Korea.
We are looking for talented Canadian music artists to provide an uplifting and engaging live musical performance.
Deadline: Currently not accepting submissions
The selected artist will perform a live show in front of approx. 200-2,000 military personnel and allied forces members and are expected to deliver a high-quality musical performance.
We ask that the artists provided can meet the following requirements:
- Holds a valid Canadian passport with an expiry date greater than six months from the time of the CAF Show Tour.
- Does not have any travel restrictions or a criminal record that would preclude their entry into a specific country.
- Specialize in high-energy, uplifting music (specifically looking for performers whose style resonates with a dynamic audience, primarily within the 18-40 age range).
- Prepare to perform a 1 hour and 45-minute set (indoor/outdoor/ or on a Royal Canadian Navy Ship).
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism and respect for the military personnel, staff and any other individuals involved in the Show Tour. This includes adhering to military protocols and being mindful of the nature of the event.
- Participate in a meet-and greet with the troops through a military base tour, some specialized units and/or join the military troops for a meal.
- Agency name and band name
- 3 references related to a CAF Show Tour or similar entertainment activity within the past 3 years that include: the name, date, location of the activity and contact details for the person(s) associated with the booking.
- Cost (excluding HST/QST, transportation and lodging. Meals and incidentals will be covered/reimbursed in accordance with the Government of Canada rates.
- Artist portfolio with relevant social media handle(s).
- Closest airport of departure.
- Rider / back line information.
- Number of crew traveling.
- Any other relevant information that might be useful.
Upcoming performances: Spring 2026
Location: TBD
Past performances:
- Big Wreck- Op Impact, Ali Al Salem, Kuwait
- Cease and Desist – HMCS Montréal, Incheon, South Korea and Op Reassurance, Adazi, Lativa
- Dean Brody – HMCS Toronto, Izmir, Turkey
- Finger Eleven – HMCS Ville de Quebec, Rota, Spain
- James Barker Band - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Lativa
- JJ Wilde - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia
- The Trews – HMCS Ville de Quebec, Rota, Spain and Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia,
- Tim Hicks - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia
- Trooper - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia
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Request for Proposals
Deadline: Currently not accepting submissions
The selected artist will perform a live show in front of approx. 200-2,000 military personnel and allied forces members and are expected to deliver a high-quality musical performance.
We ask that the artists provided can meet the following requirements:
- Holds a valid Canadian passport with an expiry date greater than six months from the time of the CAF Show Tour.
- Does not have any travel restrictions or a criminal record that would preclude their entry into a specific country.
- Specialize in high-energy, uplifting music (specifically looking for performers whose style resonates with a dynamic audience, primarily within the 18-40 age range).
- Prepare to perform a 1 hour and 45-minute set (indoor/outdoor/ or on a Royal Canadian Navy Ship).
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism and respect for the military personnel, staff and any other individuals involved in the Show Tour. This includes adhering to military protocols and being mindful of the nature of the event.
- Participate in a meet-and greet with the troops through a military base tour, some specialized units and/or join the military troops for a meal.
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List of required documents
- Agency name and band name
- 3 references related to a CAF Show Tour or similar entertainment activity within the past 3 years that include: the name, date, location of the activity and contact details for the person(s) associated with the booking.
- Cost (excluding HST/QST, transportation and lodging. Meals and incidentals will be covered/reimbursed in accordance with the Government of Canada rates.
- Artist portfolio with relevant social media handle(s).
- Closest airport of departure.
- Rider / back line information.
- Number of crew traveling.
- Any other relevant information that might be useful.
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Performances
Upcoming performances: Spring 2026
Location: TBD
Past performances:
- Big Wreck- Op Impact, Ali Al Salem, Kuwait
- Cease and Desist – HMCS Montréal, Incheon, South Korea and Op Reassurance, Adazi, Lativa
- Dean Brody – HMCS Toronto, Izmir, Turkey
- Finger Eleven – HMCS Ville de Quebec, Rota, Spain
- James Barker Band - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Lativa
- JJ Wilde - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia
- The Trews – HMCS Ville de Quebec, Rota, Spain and Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia,
- Tim Hicks - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia
- Trooper - Op Reassurance, Adazi, Latvia
