Submissions now open for 2018 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class

Canada's leading artist development program invites emerging musicians to submit applications by June 30

TORONTO, June 1, 2017 /CNW/ - The JUNO Awards and Slaight Music today announced that submissions are now open to Canada's rising musical talent for the third annual Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class. Canada's premier artist development program will provide three emerging Canadian artists the tools needed to amplify their careers with one-of-a-kind opportunities and lead them along a path to the JUNO Award stage. The Master Class includes a weeklong customized artist development program co-developed with Canada's Music Incubator at Coalition Music.

Artists interested in participating in the 2018 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class can apply at junomasterclass.ca by June 30, 2017. There are no fees associated with submissions, and applications require a CARAS Academy Delegate endorsement. Click here to watch the 2018 submissions video.

Partners of the 2018 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class are Slaight Music, Canada's Music Incubator at Coalition Music, Manitoba Film and Music and the Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM).

Full press release available here.

About Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class
The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class is an initiative that provides the crucial tools to help the three winners develop their careers, build their own sustainable business and become 'JUNO ready'. The 'Master Class' includes a week-long customized artist development program co-developed with Canada's Music Incubator at Coalition Music. This development program provides hands-on mentoring, networking and collaboration opportunities.

About CARAS
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L'académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l'enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music industry and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of ongoing opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards and other year-round initiatives. For more information on the JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) please visit www.junoawards.ca.

SOURCE 2018 JUNO Awards

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