Frequently asked Questions
Music in Motion Canada Awards 2023
Registration Opens October 1st, 2023
Registration Deadline October 31st, 2023
Submissions after this date will be subject to a late fee of $20.
Since this event is across Canada it is Online only,
you will upload your video. Any winner concerts will also be held online.
You must be a Canadian Citizen and Resident*, Indigenous or have legal status in Canada.
*Quebec residents are not eligible due to the legalities of the laws in their province.
Legal Status:
Legal status means you are authorized to enter and remain in Canada as a temporary or permanent resident under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as a Canadian citizen under the Citizenship Act or as a Registered Indian under the Indian Act.
Proof of Residency requires one of the following:
A certificate of residency issued by the CRA.
Mortgage papers or your property tax bill(s) lease agreement, rent receipts or letter from your landlord.
Recent utility bill(s) (gas, electricity, cable, telephone).
Proof of Citizenship, Residents, Landed Immigrant Status:
Canadian Citizens
• Birth Certificate from a Canadian province or territory
• Canadian Certificate of Registration of Birth Abroad
• Certified Statement of Live Birth from a Canadian province or territory
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization (paper document or
card, not a commemorative issue)
• Certificate of Indian Status (paper or plastic card)
• Registered Indian Record (certified)
• Valid Canadian Passport
Permanent Residents / Landlord Immigrants
• Canadian Immigration Identification Card
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence
• Valid Permanent Resident Card
• Record of Landing
Other Immigration Status
• Written confirmation from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
stating that you are “approved in principle (AIP)” for permanent resident status.
• A letter from IRCC confirming Convention Refugee or Protected Person status
Musicians, Artists
Singer/Songwriters
Instrumentalist and Vocal
All genres of music
Yes, there is a fee.
It is used for our expenses for our highly professional music Adjudicators, administration, logistics, and production, providing you with a unique experience.
Music in Motion Canada reserves the right to extend the entry deadline and increase or reduce entry fees for special promotions and/or entry deadline periods.
A portion of the proceeds of the Competition will be donated to a registered Canadian Charity supporting mental health through music and recovery.
Drive Foundation Canada
Purchases of our products or services are not required to enter your submission.
After the adudication of all participants, the Adjudicators will make the final selection on first, second and third prize winners.
The winners are announced 2-3 months after the registration closing date, pending the number of winners.
All Songs must be a miniumum of two minutes and not exceed five minutes.
The adjudicators will evaluate your submission based on various factors. Please visit “The Adjudication” section for more information on the criteria.
Yes! We encourage it.
Yes! As long as your song hasn’t been produced or distributed on a major record label or its affiliates.
Entrant must own 100% of the publishing rights to the song, the song entered cannot be owned in any part by a music publishing company.
Yes! Every single entry receives feedback which is supplied in the form of written comments to assist you with developing and improving your work of art. Feedback will include constructive criticism that will help you improve your music and be the catalyst for progress and success.
Each Video or Audio Performance must follow our Rules and Regulations and agree to our terms that you submit.
Once you have paid for your submission to be adjudicated, you will be entered into the event.
There are no refunds.
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Our terms will be available when registration opens for you to agree to when you submit your entry.
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