The Second Prize Winner and Finalists hail
from Burlington, ON; St. John's, NL; Toronto, ON; and Vancouver, BC
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TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Chosen by a selection
committee of music industry experts, Canada's Walk of Fame announced today that
Jaryd Stanley of
Rothesay, NB is the Grand Prize
winner of its 5th annual Emerging Artists Music
Mentorship Program, supported by RBC, as part
of Canada's Walk of Fame Emerging
Artists Programs and Scholarships. The program, valued at more than
$100,000, provides musicians with the
opportunity to grow and develop their skills and industry
connections, and take their budding music careers to the next
level.
Seven talented finalists were selected from more than 380
hopefuls from coast-to-coast who submitted applications that ranged
across all genres of music.
The winners and finalists of this year's Emerging Artist
Music Mentorship Program supported by RBC are:
Grand Prize Winner: Jaryd
Stanley – Rothesay,
NB
Second Prize Winner: wells – Toronto, ON
Finalist: Birds of
Bellwoods – Toronto,
ON
Finalist: The Redhill Valleys – Burlington, ON
Finalist: Rough Hands
– St. John`s, NL
Finalist: Sarah
Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck – Vancouver, BC
Finalist: Wolf Saga –
Toronto, ON
"Our country has had such an impact on the global music stage,
and it's exciting to see the next generation of musicians who are
eager to prove themselves on that stage," said Jeffrey Latimer, Chief Executive Officer,
Canada's Walk of Fame. "Our
Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Program, supported by RBC is an
ideal platform for 7 of Canada's
future music stars to gain access to the tools and opportunities
that will help take them to the next level."
As the Grand Prize winner, Stanley will receive $25,000, private studio recording time,
introduction to at least one established music artist,
introductions to music industry executives, a public performance
opportunity at an upcoming Canada's Walk of Fame event, and album cover
artwork design.
The 24-year-old singer-songwriter who hails from Rothesay, NB, and recently relocated to
Toronto, embodies the true spirit
of an emerging artist. Mixing pop, soul, folk and a host of other
musical influences, he seeks to inspire and create a positive
message for anyone listening to his music.
"Music is and has always been my therapy. I make music in the
hope that people can find something in it, just as I have. Whether
that's inspiration, relatable experiences, or making them feel
something they haven't felt before, that's the goal. If by sharing
my own story I can help someone with what they're going through,
brighten their day or get them up on the dance floor forgetting
their worries, I've done my job," says Stanley.
A cash prize of $7,000 will be
awarded to Toronto-based artist
wells for Second Prize and cash prizes of
$1,200 each will be given to the five
Finalists, in addition to an opportunity to perform publicly at a
Canada's Walk of Fame event. All
artists will be invited to participate in music industry career
development sessions.
RBC's support of the Emerging Artist Music Mentorship
Program is part of their focus on helping artists in the early
stages of their careers through the RBC Emerging Artists
Project.
"For many hopeful musicians, catching a break in the music
industry is challenging, and that's why we're thrilled to support,
through the RBC Emerging Artist program, young Canadian
artists as they advance on their career journey," said Valerie Chort, Vice-President, Corporate
Citizenship, RBC. "This year, RBC and Canada's Walk of Fame are celebrating five
successful years of working together to shape the future of
Canadian artists. Congratulations to all 2017 winners - your
incredible passion, talent and excitement are truly inspiring."
A panel of judges including members of Canada's Walk of Fame's senior management team
and Board of Directors, as well as prominent music industry
executives selected the winners.
The Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Program, supported
by RBC is part of Canada's Walk of
Fame Emerging Artists Programs and Scholarships and a series of
national programs and events that include the Canada's Walk of Fame televised show, which is
broadcast nationally on Global.
Since its inception in 2013, the Program has ignited the
careers of its Grand Prize Winners including last year's recipient,
Ayaz V. who has credited his win as a "game-changer".
For the first time in the program's history, the Grand Prize Winner
appeared on the 2016 Canada's Walk of Fame national broadcast on
Global. He later opened for Canadian singer-songwriter Jonathan Roy in Toronto, and performed at Jamie Oliver's
renowned "The Big Feastival" this summer.
2015 Grand Prize Winners, Ivory Hours, have
embarked on two national tours since being awarded the Grand Prize
and recently self-released their sophomore album Dreamworld in
June 2017. NEFE, the
2014 Grand Prize Winner, opened for Canadian icon Burton Cummings during his Canada's Walk of Fame Festival performance at
Massey Hall and went on to sign a recording contract with Universal
Music Canada; and the inaugural Grand Prize Winner, Taylor
Kurta, performed for Canadian musical heavyweights such as
Bob Ezrin, David Foster, Carly Rae
Jepsen and Hedley, as part
of her prizing.
Canada's Walk of Fame
gratefully acknowledges the support of our 2017 National Sponsors:
Cineplex Entertainment, NBCUniversal, Slaight Communications
and Air Canada as well as
our 2017 Broadcast Partner: Global.
About Canada's Walk of
Fame
Founded in 1998 by Peter
Soumalias, in partnership with Bill
Ballard, Dusty Cohl and
Gary Slaight, Canada's Walk of Fame recognizes and
celebrates Canadians who excel in their respective fields, fuelling
our sense of Canadian pride and inspiring the next generation to
follow in their footsteps. Canada's Walk of Fame presents year-round
events and programs to educate and foster pride among Canadians,
support Canadian culture and provide a platform for emerging talent
in Canada. Programs include a
festival featuring some of Canada's most popular and iconic
performers, as well as emerging artists from across the country,
the Peter Soumalias Unsung Hero Honour recognizing Canadians making
a difference in their community, the Emerging Artist Music
Mentorship Program, supported by RBC, and the nationally televised
broadcast designated by the CRTC as a program of national interest.
To date, 167 stars recognizing remarkable Canadians have a
permanent place of tribute on Canada's Walk of Fame in the streets of
Toronto's Entertainment District.
For a complete list of Inductees along with more information on
Canada's Walk of Fame visit:
www.canadaswalkoffame.com.
Canada's Walk of Fame became a
national registered charity in 2012. Charitable Registration Number
889896924RR0001.
About RBC
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