Hey folks,
Okay, most of us might be past the eligibility window for this one (unless you’re pulling off a serious reverse-aging trick), but I wanted to pass it along because you might know someone who fits the bill.
The Award for Young Canadian Songwriter—created by SOCAN Foundation in partnership with SiriusXM Canada—is now accepting submissions. It’s designed to celebrate emerging songwriters aged 21 and under who are crafting original songs in genres like folk, blues, rock and roll, hip-hop, R&B, and beyond.
Here’s the breakdown:
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🎵 Must be 21 or younger
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🇨🇦 Must be a Canadian citizen
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✍️ Must be the original composer of the piece
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💰 Five finalists will each receive $5,000
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🗓 Deadline: Check the site to confirm
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🔗 Apply here: socanfoundation.ca/awards/young-canadian-songwriter-awards
This is a great opportunity for a student, mentee, young collaborator, or maybe your incredibly gifted cousin who’s always playing guitar at family dinners. Share it forward—you never know whose path it might open.
P.S. If you are 21 or under and reading this… A) congrats on being way ahead of the game, and B) go for it!