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Applications for Pride Toronto 2025 closed on December 15th.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact programming@pridetoronto.com
Pride Toronto Festival Weekend: June 26-29, 2025
1.1.
Pride Toronto’s Artist Terms and Conditions are applicable to all Artists. This may include dancers, performers, drag artists, singers, musicians, performance art, agents, crew, or company pertaining to the artist wishing to participate in Pride Toronto’s entertainment.
1.2.
Throughout this document, an “Artist” is referred to as the individual, group, or company looking to participate with Pride Toronto.
1.3.
Any violation of any of the conditions within this document will affect the Artist’s continued participation with Pride Toronto.
1.4.
The Artist Terms and Conditions are intended to provide clarity on the rights and responsibilities of Pride Toronto and Artists.
1.5.
The Artist Terms and Conditions are formulated in the context of the Mission, Vision, and Values
of Pride Toronto.
1.6.
The Artist confirms that they are the age of majority and have the authority to assume full responsibility for the behaviour of all persons participating in, or falling under this application. The Artist further agrees to comply with and enforce all applicable laws and regulations in connection with the event.
1.6.1.
In the event the Artist is not of age of majority, the Artist’s legal guardian must sign on behalf of the Artist and will assume all responsibility for their actions.
1.7.
Pride Toronto expects (and the contractual terms explicitly state) that the Artist and all their affiliates agree to operate in a manner that is consistent with the celebration of Pride in the communities by respecting the rights of all members of the community to participate in the event; by not presenting images or behaving in a manner that promotes or may promote degradation, stereotypes, hatred, or violence toward any person(s)/group(s); and by adopting and adhering to appropriate non-discrimination and equal opportunity policies as an organization.
1.8.
All Pride Toronto participation opportunities including, but not limited to, participation on Pride Stages, Events, StreetFair Booths, Parade Contingents, Community Events, Advertising (web & guide), and all sponsor benefits are non-transferable. Only the name/logo/trademark of the Artist entered into a signed agreement with Pride Toronto is permitted to be displayed in any of the opportunities listed above. No Artist may display the Pride Toronto logo, without permission, on any materials not developed by Pride Toronto.
1.9.
Pride Toronto retains the right to update or modify terms and conditions with written notice to Artists. Artists have three (3) business days to raise an issue with Pride Toronto about the modified terms and express interest in removal.
1.10.
Pride Toronto retains the right to update or modify terms and conditions with written notice to Artists. Artists have three (3) business days to raise an issue with Pride Toronto about the modified terms and express interest in removal.
1.11.
Pride Toronto retains the right to cancel a performance and/or event up to 60 days prior to the scheduled performance and/or event with no financial obligation to the Artist. All performances are rain or shine. Payment will not be made to artists who are not prepared to perform in the rain. Pride Toronto retains the right to cancel or postpone events due to inclement weather.
1.12.
The artist agrees to use appropriate language while performing and realizes that Pride is an all-ages, family-inclusive event and therefore using profane language during the performance is not permitted.
1.13.
The Artist must accept and understand that Pride Toronto is a non-profit organization and relies on sponsorships. The Artists agree that entertainment programming may be presented by or in part with sponsorship in some capacity.
1.14.
The Artist will not present images or messages that promote or condone violence, hatred, degradation, or negative stereotypes of any person(s)/group(s).
1.15.
Artists must have the rights to the photo they are submitting to Pride Toronto. The Artist also understands that Pride Toronto may edit submitted photos for promotional purposes.
1.16.
As a Pride Toronto Artist, you acknowledge that the land you are performing on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. You also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
2.1.
All artist applications must be received through the Pride Toronto website.
2.2.
The act of receiving an online application shall not be deemed to impart or imply any obligation for Pride Toronto to accept any bid or application. Upon Pride Toronto’s approval of an application, the successful applicant—the Artist—will be notified electronically of their acceptance and a contract will be issued.
2.3.
Artist applications will be considered incomplete if not completed in full. Incomplete applications will
not be considered.
2.4.
Performance times cannot be exchanged, shared, traded, or otherwise moved without the written permission of Pride Toronto. Pride Toronto will not guarantee that you will receive the stage or time of your choice as indicated in your online application. Pride Toronto furthermore reserves the right to change the location and time of any artist’s performances.
2.5.
If an Artist or a member of staff employed by an Artist has a history of discriminating against 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, that information must be disclosed to Pride Toronto staff during the application process or as soon as the Artist is made aware.
PRIDE TORONTO’S STANDARD RATES
These rates were created in reference to the various consultations with agencies, events and independent venues across Canada. Several standardized pay scales and minimums from various federations, unions, guilds and associations in Ontario, Canada and Internationally have been referenced and adhered to while keeping the needs of both the organization and our artist community in mind.
Artist Career Stages are defined in accordance with the definitions provided by the Canadian Council For the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council.
Professional artists have been performing/maintaining an artistic practice for over two years; has developed their skills through training and/or practice; is recognized as such by artists working in the same artistic tradition; actively practices their art; seeks payment for their work; and has a history of public presentation.
Emerging/early career artists have less than two years experience and are not yet a widely recognizable name. Higher rates may be negotiated for local legends/renowned late career artists with high levels of national or international recognition on a case by case basis.
| 2025 FESTIVAL RATES | ||
| ARTIST TYPE | PERFORMANCE LENGTH | 2025 RATE |
| Rally Honorariums | n/a | $150.00 (Speakers) |
| Panel/Discussion Honorariums | n/a | $200.00 |
| DJ | 1 hour | $300.00 |
| DJ | 2-4 hours | $500.00 |
| Drag Artist (Emerging) | 1 number | $200.00 |
| Drag Artist | 5 minutes | $250.00 |
| Drag Artist | 8 – 15 minutes | $300.00 – $350.00 |
| Drag Host | Performance (1-2) + Event Host | $500.00 |
| Vocalist (Emerging) | 10-30 minutes | $200.00 – $250.00 |
| Vocalist | 15-30 minutes | $350 – $500 |
| Band | 30-45 minutes | $650 – $900 |
| Dance Group | 4-15 mins | $100 minimum performance fee per performer |
| Backup Dancer | 4-15 mins | $50 – $100 minimum as an addition |
| Gogo Dancer | – | $75 per hour |
| Host | – | $100 per hour |
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Pronouns: He/ Him /His
Biography:
Victor Perez-Amado is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Urban and Regional Planning. Perez-Amado grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and lived in Miami and Boston before settling in Toronto. He is trained as an architect and urban designer, graduating from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the University of Florida.
His academic research centres on aging-in-place studies and multigenerational housing, including in 2SLGBTQI+ communities. These projects include Aging Together and Queering Home, a partnership with Egale-Canada. Before joining TMU, he worked on various masterplans and designs for independent and assisted living, focusing on seniors with dementia and autism in Boston. On another scale of engagement with the city, Perez-Amado is interested in activating public spaces by designing and building interactive and educational installations in the public realm. His methodology is based on theories of placemaking, where he explores prototyping, visualization, activation, and community engagement. These include installations along King Street West, Ontario Place, Winter Stations in the Beaches, and Toronto Climate Action public parks. His work has been exhibited at the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park, and the Harvard GSD Grounded Visionaries, among others.
Biography:
Born in Mexico and a refugee in Canada, Viviana Santibañez is a strong community leader working with marginalized communities for over 12 years,
focusing on supporting and advocating for Latinxs living with HIV and 2SLGBTQ+ Latinos refugees. She is also the first Latina woman appointed to the board of directors of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network.
Viviana Santibanez is the founder and director of Vivi’r, a non-profit organization that helps and supports 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants, newcomers, and refugee Latinxs.Viviana connects with the community and refers people to social, legal, and health, running all these services with zero budget. She provides services for non-profit organizations such as Latinos Positivos Toronto, Toronto People Living with AIDS Foundation, Hispanic Canadian Heritage Council, Canada Trans Summit, and Ontario Cohort Studies. Viviana’s work incentivizing the LGBTQ+ community in Latino/Hispanic events has led to work with different communities, institutions, and organizations the support the integration of Latinx to Canada.
Viviana has a background in community health, nursing, community capacity building, and digital communications – She graduated as an Immigration
Consultant and assisted her community at no cost.
Multifaceted, she also represented Canada internationally, bringing the first-ever International Trans pageant title to Canada, where she competed in a trans-advocacy pageant that helped to inspire and empower trans women around the world. She is the first Latina awarded the Inspire LGBTQ Person of the Year in September 2022 by Inspire Awards. She has been recognized as among the 10 most influential Hispanic Canadians since 2022.
Biography:
I am a world majority, Brown, Carib-Indigenous , trini, Indo, Chinese, callaloo, differently-abled, Jurassic and Bionic DYKE, Rainbow Senior/Elder.
Currently: a co-chair of the board of Pride Toronto, the Toronto Senior Pride Network, the board of ODLAN (Ontario Digital Literacy Access Network), trainer with The 519, the Liaison Committee of the ministry of seniors and accessibility, the VHA (Visiting Homemaker’s Association) Pride Working Group, Sinai Health System “Pride is good for your health” committee, a co-facilitator of the Youth/Elders Program of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, a volunteer at Hennick Bridgepoint rehab hospital, a member of True Davidson Acres LTC GSA (gender sexuality alliance), the city of Toronto SSLTC Working Group – developed “Leading and Learning with Pride – A Tool Kit to Support 2SLGBTQI+ SENIORS” (launched June 24/2022) and a co-author of the 2SLGBTQI Best Practice Guidelines of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Effective November 2023, a member of the Fabulous Stories Project for The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity – developing Queer Curriculum for high schools and a consultant for The Canada Senior Pride Network.
Humble and privileged recipient of the 2019 Inspire Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2021 Community One Foundation Steinert & Ferreiro Award and the 2023 Jill Andrew (NDP – MPP, Ontario) Community Hero Award.
Featured in the videos “Out At Home”, “The Journey of My Strong Brown Trini Carib Callaloo Dyke Body” – 2016. In 2023, feature length documentary “Supporting Our Selves” from The Community One Foundation.
Honoured DYKE Ambassador and Honoured Rainbow Senior Ambassador – PRIDE TORONTO – 2022
I am an educator, accessibility/accommodation consultant, story teller, sometime actor and a respectful troublemaker, disruptor, infiltrator and agitator 😈.
I live and work from an anti-oppression, anti-racism, Truth and Reconciliation, intergenerational and intersectional perspective. I advocate for Two Spirit, Indigenous, queer and transgender rainbow 🌈 seniors and youth of colour.
I enjoy doubles, dancing, dim sum, a cold beverage and a “trini lime “ anytime.
My EXISTENCE is my RESISTANCE!! Website – lezlieoutofthecloset.com
Biography:
Anmol Budhiraja, a 26-year-old resident of Toronto, ON, is a dynamic individual with a diverse background and a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity. Originally from Jalandhar, Punjab, India, Anmol embarked on a transformative journey to Canada in 2016, initially as a student and now as a settler on the turtle island, proudly calling Toronto home.
As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Anmol actively contributes to community welfare as a Crisis Response Specialist at 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. This role has provided them with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by the Two-Spirit, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ community, driving their passion for addressing these issues.
Anmol’s professional journey includes impactful roles as an Executive Assistant, showcasing expertise in grant writing, fundraising, and policy advocacy. Having completed a Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, Honours Health Studies at the University of Waterloo, Anmol’s dedication to community engagement is evident through their role as a Teaching Assistant.
Beyond their professional and educational pursuits, Anmol’s interests encompass cultural competency, leadership, and continuous learning. Proficient in various tools, from Microsoft Office to Google applications, they bring a tech-savvy approach to their endeavors. Anmol’s diverse background, coupled with a strong commitment to community, positions them as an advocate for positive change, actively contributing to fostering inclusive environments and advancing social causes.
