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91ƵSing Me a Song91Ƶ about B.C. for a chance at $1,000 contest prize

Entries due by March 30 for lieutenant-governor91Ƶs British Columbia-themed competition
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The 91ƵRobertson Rockers,91Ƶ winners of the Sing Me a Song contest91Ƶs Under-18 category in 2015, are shown in a video posted to the program91Ƶs Youtube channel.

Have a song about British Columbia you91Ƶre itching to write, sing and record, or such a ditty already done?

It91Ƶs a candidate for the , launched for a fifth year Thursday (Jan. 18) by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon.

Her program gives musical groups of all ages and genres the opportunity to write and sing an original B.C.-themed song in the lead-up to 2021, the 150th anniversary of the province91Ƶs entry into the Confederation.

Entries will be judged by a panel of musicians, and a $1,000 award is given annually in each of three age categories.

The showcases winners and other entries from previous years.

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91ƵThe entries we have received for the past four seasons were outstanding and showed that community pride is alive and well in British Columbia,91Ƶ Guichon said on Thursday.

91ƵWe are looking forward to this next phase of the program and showcasing the great musical talent found across the province.91Ƶ

Entries are due by March 30, .

91ƵWhether it is a school or community choir or other amateur musical group, all submissions must have a minimum of eight voices and musical accompaniment is welcome,91Ƶ says a post on the website.

91ƵEach song must be original content, no longer than five minutes in length, and be based on the 91ƵBritish Columbia 15091Ƶ themes. For younger age groups, adults may assist in the creation of the musical content. Musicality, spirit and originality are highly encouraged.91Ƶ

to see a list of the contest winners since 2014.



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