Indy Scene
Please click on this link for the article written by Carries Humphries on the 1st annual Cambridge Songwriting competition fron Echo Weekly Indy Scene http://www.echoweekly.com/viewstory.php?storyid=7752&page=1
Musicians bring out best for a write-off
April 02, 2009 Jason Schneider FOR NIGHTLIFE How many times have you caught yourself listening to the most vapid, overproduced performer on the radio, yet you still had to grudgingly admit that somewhere underneath it all was a great song? The truth is that no matter how technology-driven music has become, the song itself will always be the foundation. That's the philosophy that has spurred Cambridge promoter Rob Hancock to establish the first of what he hopes will be an annual competition to determine the region's best songwriter. Starting next Wednesday at Mulligan's Music Room in Cambridge, participants will present their best material to ...
Mel Brown Tribute Festival
Please go to facebook via the following link for for information on this event... http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=143017345250&f=1&e=-12#/group.php?gid=143138675073&ref=ts As most of you know Mel Brown passed away recently at St. Mary's hospital after suffering a collapsed lung. It is a sad time in the Tri-city Guelph areas, especially in the music communities and with permission from Miss Angel I am putting together a Tribute concert in memory of this incredible blues legend. It was initially going to be a circle of healing benefit but Mel passed away before we could get it together. So all of the artists I have added from the benefit to ...
Fundraiser Letters and Receipts
Hi Everyone, In the past I have had the privilage of putting together musical charity events. One being the Argus Music Festival which is an annual event coming into it's 3rd year. The second and most recent was the Circle of Friends Cancer Benefit. I have received a thank you letter from the Argus Residence for all of our efforts. I will be posting within the next few days the letter along with receipts from both The Argus Residence and The Canadian Cancer Society here on this website. (see below) Thanks again to all of the musicians and volunteers that donated their time ...
Songwriters take centre stage
by Greg MacDonald, Special To The Times Arts & Entertainment Feb 26, 2009 At the first annual Cambridge songwriting competition, the focus won’t be on performers – it will be on the songs. Songwriters across southwestern Ontario will compete for a $1,500 grand prize at Mulligan’s sports grill on Beverly Street. But unlike music competitions such as Canadian Idol, which focus on performance and stage presence more than songs, this competition will be centred around original compositions. “A lot of competitions get really into the performance side, but we just want to hear great songs,” said event organizer Robbie Hancock. “We’re open to all sorts ...
The 1st Annual Cambridge Songwriting Competition
Roaming Reviews NEWS: 1st Annual Cambridge Songwriting Competition. $1500.00 Grand Prize. Friday, February 13, 2009. An open call to all songwriters to compete for cash, prizes and much more! The 1st Annual Cambridge Ontario Songwriting Competition starts Wednesday April 08, 2009, 6pm at Mulligan’s in Cambridge. This event will last over a period of 12 weeks beginning April 8th and carrying through weekly, finishing with the semi-finals on June 17th, and the finals on June 24th. The top songwriters chosen by the industry judges will advance to the semi-finals to compete for a position in the finals. The competition is open to all ...
More Featured Posts
RJ Entertainment @ The Hillside Festival 2010
We are proud to announce that we have been invited to the 2010 Hillside festival this year to run two workshops on how to make it in the music business. The workshops will include information on how to self-sustain as an artist and business professional in the music industry today. Tickets are still available for July 24th and 25th. Please go to www.hillsidefestival.ca for more information and... [Read more]
Two New Songwriting Competitions Announced!!
The 2nd annual Fergus songwriting competition and the 2nd annual Waterloo songwriting competition are set to begin early 2011. Registration is now open. Please got to the songwriting page for more information. Read More →
Songs will be the stars
Songs will be the stars The semifinals begin on Wednesday night for the Cambridge songwriting competition. RJ Entertainment has organized the contest. This second annual event will showcase local talent and each artist will be judged over three songs performed. All music will be original. Robbie Hancock, owner of RJ Entertainment, says the event aims to promote amateur music, and will create awareness... [Read more]
Hitting the right note
By Bob Vrbanac, Chronicle Staff Arts & Entertainment Waterloo Chronicle Feb 17, 2010 They bring the tools of the trade for A songwrite as they discuss their entry in the first annual Grad House Songwriting competition at the University of Waterloo coming up on Feb. 23. There is a notebook filled with lyrics and a pen handy for whenever the inspiration strikes Shirwan Sumaroo. In fact he’s... [Read more]
2009 Kitchener Songwriting competition winner!!
Congratulations to Ian Reid for winning the 1st Annual Kitchener Songwriting Competition, Ian won $1500 cash for his amazing songs and deserves igh praise. Well done! Congrats also to Peter Judd for coming second and Allister Bradley for coming in Third. Check out the next two competitions just annouced on the songwriting competitions page and enter through the entry form page. See you at the... [Read more]
2009 Cambridge Songwriting Competition Winner!
Congratulations to Allister Bradley for winning the Cambridge songwriting competition! Allister won $1500 in cash and an automatic paying gig from RJ Entertainment. He has also been added to the booking roster as well for RJ Entertainment. Congratulations to Joni Nehrita and Alex Tintinelli for coming in 2nd and 3rd place. Joni recieved a Takamine g-series guitar provided by Classical guitars... [Read more]
Songwriting Competition Semi-finals and Finals
Tickets are now on sale here online via the songwriting competition button at the top of this page. Tickets will include a shipping fee and are available through paypal or credit card. Both semi-final dates are June 17th and 18th and the finals June 24th. Hope to see you there. Robbie Read More →
Indy Scene
Please click on this link for the article written by Carries Humphries on the 1st annual Cambridge Songwriting competition fron Echo Weekly Indy Scene http://www.echoweekly.com/viewstory.php?storyid=7752&page=1 Read More →
