3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (278+ words) National section open to instrumentalist residents of Australia between the ages of 17 and 25. A mixed instrument competition where 8 finalists vie for first prize of a $20,000 Overseas Study Scholarship, second prize of $5,000 and a paid engagement at the Athenaeum Club, Melbourne,…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (245+ words) Three cellists will perform a concerto in the final round taking place on 7 September in Bucharest Following the cello division semi-final round of the George Enescu International Competition on 5 September 2026, three contestants have been selected to progress to the final…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (966+ words) Les Cowboys Frigants salute the crowd as the organization evacuate the Plains of Abraham because of foul weather, Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Quebec Summer Festival in Quebec City. Lead singer Karl Tremblay, who later died from cancer later that year,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (210+ words) After just 10 hours of rehearsal, 135 young musicians from more than 20 schools came together for a Grand Finale concert at Mackay North State High School. Flautist and Australian Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association National President Sharelle Guest led the band, veteran…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (867+ words) A Swampy Cree woman from Squamish, who works to help people through grief and loss, will be sharing her journey and mentorship in a docuseries on APTN this September. "I healed in these mountains. I was always in awe of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (472+ words) Published 5:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Colin Hartridge turns 76 this week and he’s still drumming up an audience with his Captain Maniac music podcast, more than 600 episodes in. The longtime Surrey resident, drummer with Sparkling Apple and other bands years ago, records…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (118+ words) CBC Hear a newly unearthed "holy grail of Canadian Rereggae" by Leroy Sibbles New music this week from Getchnah, Queen Kong, Polky, Billianne, Leroy Sibbles, Jon Kabongo, and Drones Over Dufferin. Canada’s chief trade negotiator on what’s next with the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (130+ words) The 2026 fall edition of the CBC Music Class Challenge powered by MusiCounts is officially open: you can now register here. The prizes for this year's competition include commemorative plaques and thousands of dollars in MusiCounts grants, which can be redeemed…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (377+ words) All music programs in Canada are welcome to participate in the CBC Music Class Challenge, powered by MusiCounts, and should enter the category that best aligns with their grade level and ensemble type. You can register here and submit here....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (919+ words) CBC’s Music Class Challenge Fall 2026 (“Contest”) From Tuesday August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET to Friday December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (“Contest Period”) No purchase required. This Contest is open to Canadian residents only and is governed by Canadian law. Submission of an…...