My Song For Change contest

Musicians!

Make Music Matter and Western Union are holding an amazing contest for Canadian song writers over 18. Music can be powerful and this contest allows song writers to express themselves and focus on current opinions and issues faced by young Canadians. Submit your original song for a chance at the big prize: work with Ian D'Sa from Billy Talent and Cone McCaslin from Sum 41 as they help you professionally record your song and shoot a music video! Enter the contest and be heard, for your chance to win this great opportunity! Deadline is June 15th and online voting will determine the winner. Don't miss your chance!

 For more info visit the contest website.

Cover Me Canada

Are you a Canadian musician? Would you like a chance to participate in a televised music series? CBC is currently holding auditions to find undiscovered Canadian talent! Participants will compete live on television for amazing prizes, namely the opportunity to record and release a single with a major record label plus a cash prize of $100,000! To "audition" you must record one of the following songs and submit it online: Life is a Highway, Sundown, Run To You or Black Velvet. For more details or to enter your audition visit the Cover Me Canada page on the CBC website. Best of luck!