Submitting an application does not constitute an invitation or confirmation of participation in the Montreal Ukrainian Festival.

By submitting an application, the artist or group acknowledges and agrees to the following conditions:

• The Festival organizers reserve the right to accept or decline any application at their sole discretion.
• The organizers may modify the Festival program at any time and reserve the right to change, shorten, extend, reschedule, or cancel any performance as required for programming, operational, technical, safety, weather, or other event-related considerations, both during the planning process and throughout the event.
• In light of russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, the organizers reserve the right to review publicly available information regarding an artist’s or group’s public statements, publications, performances, collaborations, and other professional activities to ensure that their participation is consistent with the Festival’s mission, values, and commitment to supporting Ukraine, as well as with respect for the laws, institutions, and communities of Canada and Québec. Based on this review, the organizers may, at their sole discretion, refuse participation, withdraw an invitation, or cancel a scheduled performance at any time, including on the day of the announced performance.
• The decisions of the Festival organizers regarding artist participation and programming are final.

 Stage Effects & Safety

   To maintain a safe environment for everyone at the festival, performers may not introduce or activate special effects on stage without prior authorization from the Festival Production Team.

   Any effect that is part of a performance must be communicated during the advance production/technical coordination process. The Festival Production Team will determine whether it can be safely accommodated and whether additional requirements or approvals are necessary.

Special effects include, but are not limited to:

• Pyrotechnics, fireworks, flames, fire, candles, or other open-flame effects
• Cold-spark machines, Sparkulars, and similar spark effects
• CO₂ jets, CO₂ cannons, cryogenic effects, and low-lying fog
• Smoke, haze, fog, and mist machines
• Confetti or streamer cannons
• Foam, artificial snow, bubbles, water, or other liquid effects
• Powder, dust, glitter, or materials released into the air
• Lasers and high-intensity light effects
• Strobes or other lighting effects that may present a safety concern
• Any mechanical, aerial, projection, sound, lighting, or other effect that may affect people, equipment, or stage operations
• Any other effect that the Festival Production Team considers a potential safety hazard

Important

• Bringing or using an unapproved special effect is not permitted. Approval must be obtained before the effect, device, or material is brought onto the stage.
• If an unapproved effect is used during a performance, the Festival Production Team may immediately interrupt the performance. The Festival reserves the right to terminate the performance when necessary to address a safety concern.
• These requirements apply to performers, accompanying musicians, technicians, stage crew, and any other persons involved in the performance.

March, 2026