SOUND OPPORTUNITIES


M FOR MONTREAL SHOWCASE DEADLINE: APRIL 3/17 November 15-18/17, Montreal PQ


www.mformontreal.com/news/ call-for-submissions-2017/


Would you like to play in front of more than 200 music industry professionals from 20+ countries? And have a chance to meet our del- egates and generate solid career opportuni- ties for your band? M’s pre-selection commit- tee will review submissions and grade them based on originality, songwriting skills and career establishment. The top rated artists will then be submitted to the programming team. Be sure to read the artist FAQs and check out previous lineups to see if you are a good fit fort his event. SaskMusic will have a presence at this year’s event and extend on-the-ground assistance to bands selected to perform.


OSAC SHOWCASE


DEADLINE: APRIL 24/17 October 13-15/17, Regina SK


www.iwanttoshowcase.ca/ osac-showcase-2017


The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Coun- cils presents its annual Showcase Conference. Selected artists perform for arts councils buy- ers from across Sask. and other delegates, and most often receive show bookings as a result. Now in its 48th year, OSAC is pleased to offer the very best of performing and visual talent. Successful applicants are selected by a jury based on quality of performance, profession- alism, marketability and fee structure as well as impact on the audience. Potential bookings with Stars for Saskatchewan (performances geared primarily for adults but are family friendly, 90 minutes in length) and Koncerts for Kids (performances for families or children, 60 minutes in length). First time applicants strongly encouraged to contact Skip Taylor 306-586-1253 before submitting.


GLOBAL COUNTRY STAR SEARCH (EDMONTON)


DEADLINE: APRIL 28/17 May 6/17, Edmonton AB


www.globalcountry.ca/ countrystarsearch.html


An exciting opportunity for budding artists seeking a career in country music and chance to obtain an education on how the music business works. Each year Global Country holds an Annual Country Star Search Competi-


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tion. Artists have the opportunity to perform during run-ups, leading to a showcase for industry judges in Edmonton May 6. There are three categories of entry, based on age and style. Winners have the opportunity to enter the North American Country Music Associa- tions Int’l Competitions in Pigeon Forge TN, along with a fully guided Nashville tour.


UNSIGNED ONLY CONTEST


DEADLINE: APRIL 28/17 www.sonicbids.com/find-gigs/unsigned- only-contest-2017/


The goal of Unsigned Only is to find an out- standing, talented performer - a band or solo artist, a newcomer or veteran, raw or pol- ished...the gem that needs to be discovered. This year’s Grand Prize Winner will win $20,000 cash plus additional prizes, and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record com- pany executives. Over 20 total winners will be selected in various genres. Winners will be selected based on individual songs.


POP MONTREAL


DEADLINE: MAY 13/17 September 13-17/17, Montreal PQ


https://popmontreal.com/en/submissions/ pop-montreal


Founded in 2002 by fans and supporters of music, it will celebrate its 16th anniversary in 2017. The 5-day festival presents more than 400 musicians in 50+ venues throughout Montreal. POP Montreal is the North American festival that provides a dynamic introduc- tion to the next generation of musical talent and independent art forms. Past Performers Include: John Cale, The Kills, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Ronnie Spector, Bonobo, Grimes, Gotye, The Velvelettes, Patti Smith, Butthole Surfers, Tokyo Police Club, Beck, Arcade Fire, Stars, Nick Cave, Chromeo, Japandroids. All genres accepted.


USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION


DEADLINE: MAY 31/17 www.songwriting.net


Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competi- tion®, the world’s leading international songwriting event, has been honoring song- writers, composers, bands, and recording art- ists everywhere. This is open to all, regardless of nationality or country origin. *Winners are selected by a Blue Ribbon committee of music industry judges including record label pub- lishers, producers, A&R from Universal Music,


SASKMUSIC THE SESSION - FEBRUARY 2017, VOL 30.1


Warner, Sony Music, and other distinguished professionals. 15 different categories; grand prize of $50K US in cash and merchandise.


JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST


NEXT DEADLINE: JUNE 15/17 www.jlsc.com


JLSC is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997. It is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. There are 2 session deadlines per year, with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 “Song of the Year.” You don’t need a profes- sional recording. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable).


ONGOING OPPS


WEIRD CANADA www.weirdcanada.com/submit-to-weird- canada


Weird Canada exists to encourage, connect, and document creative expression across Can- ada, with a focus on do-it-yourself and emerg- ing communities. Weird Canada is a project of Wyrd Arts Initiatives. It, is a living document of experimental and fringe Canadian music, zines, art, spaces, ideas, and communities. All of their reviews are celebrations, and they only write about the art that inspires and excites them, and aim to connect the disparate com- munities that feed the creative cosmos of Canada.Submissions are accessible to all their writers and curators who also work as music directors at many campus & community radio stations, host radio shows and podcasts, write for and run other music blogs, communities, labels and festivals all over Canada.


ARTISTS FOR TMETV ACCESS 7 Spencer Burridge, Production Assistant – Access 7; Spencer.burridge@myaccess.coop 306.565.6600 ext. 5594


The Millennial Edition TV series on Access 7 Communications, Sask. is looking for musical guests to feature. Suitable artists can be from any genre, but need to be able to perform acoustically on-set, and should be primar- ily between the ages of 18-30 (as the series is about Millennials in Sask.). Selected artists would be interviewed and perform 1-2 songs on the show.


WWW.SASKMUSIC.ORG


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