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And the winner of the Bowie vinyl contest is…

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments David Bowie, Stardust

Last week, this site launched a contest around the Bowie biopic Stardust. Everyone who tweeted “I want Bowie vinyl” with

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Contest Movies 

Attention Bowie fans: Here’s a chance to win some vinyl and a copy of the movie Stardust

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Stardust, Ziggy Stardust

If you’re a true Bowie fan, there’s no such thing as too much Bowie. You want to learn everything about

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This 10-year-old girl wants to challenge Dave Grohl to a drum battle

August 28, 2020August 27, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Nandi Bushell

Mind you, this isn’t just any 10-year-old. This is Nandi Bushell we’re talking about. The kid is a machine. My

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Contest Recommended Music 

Here’s the kind of music video you can make when the streets are deserted

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cycling, Music Video, Richard Vaughan

COVID-19 restrictions have meant big reductions in traffic, which has been a boon for cyclists. Richard Vaughan, a Toronto singer-songwriter,

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Contest Cool! Music News Recommended Music Record Collecting 

WIN a Limited Edition White Vinyl Dine Alone sampler album with Auchentoshan Whisky

October 13, 2018November 18, 2018 Alan Cross 2 Comments

Hey Ontario Music Geeks!  We have put together a really cool contest with Dine Alone Records and Auchentoshan Whisky for

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Contest Musicians 

Kickstart your career with the RBC Emerging Musician Program

June 6, 2018 Thomas Dennett 0 Comments Contest, Emerging Artists, Emerging Musicians, RBC

Time to attach the jumper cables your career! Are you a musician in need of an influx of cash? Do

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Contest Music News 

Smashing Pumpkins want to party like it’s 1979 (or maybe 1995)

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 Thomas Dennett 0 Comments 1979, Concert, Contest, Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins are back and ready to smash out some classic tunes this summer on the Oh So Bright

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Contest Cool! Music History Music News 

SONOS SONG STORIES: NORTHERN TOUCH

February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 Andrew Dick 3 Comments Canadian Music History, Hip-hop, hiphop, Music History, Rap, Toronto

If you’re a fan of Canadian hip-hop like I am, you will be excited to hear about an event happening

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Contest Music Industry Music News Music Technology MeetUp 

Win a Fluance RT81 High Fidelity Turntable at my Next MusicTech Event

May 23, 2017May 31, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments music tech meetup, Music Technology

I hope you’ll join me and other Music Technology enthusiasts and experts at our next MusicTech event on May 30,

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Win a Chance to see the Arkells in 2017

November 23, 2016November 22, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Contest, Frank Turner, Mother Mother, The Arkells

Fans of the Arkells, you have a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” that gives you access to any and

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There’s a Contest to Win Michael Bernard Fitzgerald’s Wedding Bands

May 27, 2016 Nerhys 0 Comments Contest, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Wedding Bands

Canadian musician Michael Bernard Fitzgerald has announced he will be giving away his own reclaimed engagement ring and set of

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    From being an NCAA football player to becoming a journalist, Morgan Campbell has spent most of his life with an insiders’ view of the sports world. Over his 20+ year career, he’s witnessed the changes and pullback in sports journalism. In this episode, Morgan breaks down the impact of the new realities of sports journalism, […]
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  • The Speaker Representation Business – Martin Perelmuter in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 018 January 18, 2021
    It is a lot harder to become a paid speaker than you might imagine. While you may think that publishing a book is a surefire way to become sought after, there’s a lot more to it, actually! Sure, there are many authors, politicians and academics that companies pay big bucks to keynote events. There are […]
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  • Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
    The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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