This notice is from Canada’s Walk of Fame:
Musicians may be interested in this opportunity to apply for the RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize.
This new initiative aims to inspire and nurture highly gifted young Canadian talent to build a strong foundation for Canada’s role in the arts. This opportunity allows your school to participate and support the next generation of up and coming Canadian musical artists.
Since 1998, Canada’s Walk of Fame has inducted over 140 extraordinary Canadians and established some wonderful relationships with successful artists and industry leaders. We now have the opportunity to introduce gifted young Canadians to them and give them a chance to work and be mentored by them. We would like you to help us find the next aspiring musical superstar. This is a remarkable opportunity for your school to showcase your students and help them achieve their dreams.
The Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize will receive:
- A $25,000 Cash Prize
- Introduction to agents, managers, music executives as well as entertainment lawyers
- Performance opportunities at major venues and to be the opening act for an established artist
- Twenty (20) hours of private studio time at Metalworks Studio with an appointed producer, periodically mentored by the talented Rik Emmett and Gil Moore from Triumph
- Ten (10) hours of studio time in The Tragically Hip’s private studio mentored by Gord Sinclair
Six additional prizes will be awarded:
- A Second Place cash prize of $5,000 CDN
- Five additional finalist cash prizes of $1,000 CDN
- Performance opportunities to play at Canada’s Walk of Fame events
The approximate value of the Prizing in total is $100,000.00 CDN.
Attached you will find a tool kit that includes all the program information. In order to qualify the candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited school or institution and they must be nominated by a member of the faculty or an administrator of the school they attend. They must submit a 60-second video or audio file showcasing their musical talents.
The submission deadline is April 30th, 2013, and the winners will be announced in late Spring.
If you have any questions or require further information please go to www.canadaswalkoffame.com for full rules and regulations. You may also contact us at emergingartist@canadaswalkoffame.com or stay connected with Canada’s Walk of Fame by signing up for our newsletter as well as follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, for updates on our programs and events.