Apply now to become a TMU Superstar
The Matt Sorley Trio (comprised of TMU alumni) serenades guests at the 2024 Toronto Met Awards Gala. (Photo: Alyssa Katherine Faoro)
Are you a singer, dancer or performer? If so, you could join the next team of TMU Superstars.
The university’s Superstars program is seeking applicants to perform at official TMU events. All students, faculty, staff and TMU alumni are eligible to apply.
Applicants can be solo and ensemble singers, musicians, dancers and other types of performers who could add to TMU celebrations, including:
- TMU Frost Holiday Festival
- Toronto Met Awards Gala
- Remembrance Day
Each performer is guaranteed two performance opportunities, including at TMU Frost.
“There’s also the potential for other event opportunities as time goes on,” said Ryan Kerr, manager, institutional events at TMU.
He added that each successful performer will be on the Superstars roster for two years and will be paid per performance.
“It’s a great opportunity to gain professional experience in front of large TMU audiences as well,” Kerr noted.
TMU student Rianna Jones sings at the 2023 TMU Frost event. (Photo: Alyssa Katherine Faoro)
‘Filled me with gratitude’
Singer Rianna Jones performed as part of the TMU Superstars program from 2022-2024.
Her first performance was singing the national anthem at TMU’s Remembrance Day Ceremony.
The opportunity meant the world.
“Before transferring to TMU in 2021, I was studying Opera at Western University and deeply missed being able to perform on a stage, fresh after the pandemic too,” she explained.
When in-person classes resumed, she began looking for singing opportunities.
“When I came across the TMU Superstars program, I immediately sent a short audition clip, and found out I was the first TMU Superstar in the program,” she beamed.
The experience went far beyond additional singing experience.
“I really enjoyed meeting and connecting with other folks in the program. It was a great networking opportunity as well,” she said.
“I’ve loved performing since I was a kid and being able to share that space again with people post-pandemic filled me with gratitude. It was such a great experience.”
How to apply
To apply, candidates are required to submit a 90-second video application through this form: TMU Superstars 2024 - 2026! (external link)
Applicants may also submit more than one video.
Candidates may submit an application beginning Oct. 1 until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 21.
Successful applicants will be notified on November 4, 2024.
If shortlisted to perform at official TMU events, artists will be contacted directly by event organizers with further details.
TMU alumnus Alena Ivanova figure skates at the 2022 TMU Frost. (Photo: Alyssa Katherine Faoro)
Open to all types of artists
The TMU Superstars program is open to all types of artists. Performers and various types of artistry will be considered based on the rotation of TMU's events cycles.
For example, when a figure skater recently auditioned to perform, the university included her by adding skating to the Frost event schedule.
“Challenge us to find ways to include your artistry!” said Kerr.
This cycle of TMU Superstars will be available for other planners on campus to book and include at their events.
For more information, visit the TMU Superstars website or contact events@torontomu.ca.