CMW Announces Winner of the 2020 Jim Beam National Talent Search
Watch the video and listen to CZN’s winning performance.
Congratulations to CZN and all of the regional finalists on behalf of Canadian Music Week, Jim Beam Bourbon, and all of our Sponsors and Partners. Check out all 40 bands at Indies.ca
Canadian Music Week (CMW) is pleased to announce the 2020 Jim Beam National Talent Search Winner as CZN, who represented the Ottawa Market. The virtual event ran from October 13 – November 3, 2020, with 30-minute episodes spotlighting five bands from eight Canadian cities. Hosted by Josie Dye of Indie88 Radio, each of the resulting regional webisodes streamed via Indies.ca. All webisodes will remain available for viewing via Canadian Music Week’s YouTube Channel.
CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2021
Now in its 38th year, the Canadian Music Week Conference is the premier annual business and networking event in Canada.
The 3-day music summit attracts all sectors of the industry in an interactive forum for domestic and international delegates to exchange ideas, explore trends & breakthroughs and offer insight into the global challenges facing an ever-changing landscape. Keynotes, speakers, panels, workshops, master classes and receptions all take place in Toronto.
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