The CFC/Slaight Music Residency Showcase (pictured) is approaching, the 2019 SOCAN Songwriting Prize finalists are announced, and a new book on Massey Hall seeks your input. Also in the news are the Allan Slaight Juno Master Class, Paul McCartney, Emma Stevens, Taylor Knox, Laurie Brown, The Trews, CFMAs, Adam Levine, and Audrey Ochoa. Videos added for your enjoyment.
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Allan Slaight Juno Master Class
November 5, 2018
by FYI Staff
The four winners of the 2018/19 round of Canada's premier artist development program recently engaged in a week of intensive mentorship and industry insight in Toronto. One lucky winner will get to perform live at the Juno Gala Dinner and Awards in March. Pictured: the winning artists with reps from Slaight Music and CARAS/The Junos.
September 21, 2018
by FYI Staff
Port Cities (pictured), Haviah Mighty, and smrtdeath are joined by Searchlight champ Aquakultre in this year's winners of Canada’s premier artist development program, now in its fourth year.
June 7, 2018
by FYI Staff
The artist development program provides three emerging Canadian artists with a suite of tools necessary to enhance their careers.
March 28, 2018
by Jason Schneider
The Halifax rapper born Lance Sampson honed his musical chops in prison. He is now breaking out as the winner of CBC Music’s 2018 Searchlight competition and the Allan Slaight Juno Master Class, but he's not quitting his gig as a plumber just yet.
January 29, 2018
by FYI Staff
The audio-first national talent search is accepting submissions until Feb. 6. The winner will earn a place in the Allan Slaight Juno Master Class, Canada’s premiere artist development program.
September 27, 2017
by FYI Staff
Montreal's Caveboy, London ON's Ivory Hours, and Halifax's Quake Matthews have been selected as the 2018 Allan Slaight Juno Master Class winners, a distinction that comes with a kit of career enhancements.
June 21, 2017
by FYI Staff
The prestigious artist development program boosts the careers of three emerging Canadian acts every year.