Prizes

There are many prizes to be won in this competition!

Please note that some prizes may occasionally differ, but will be of equivalent value. Prizes must be accepted as offered.

1st Place: Grand Prize - Valued at over $8000!

• Gala Performance

  Live performance at the Acoustic Nights Montreal Gala 2012 (Sun, Sep 30, 2012, at La Sala Rossa, doors 6pm, show 7pm), backed by a band of professional musicians, opening for Which is Which! Prize includes dvd of professional-quality filming and editing. Provided by Acoustic Nights Montreal. Value of $550.

• Full music video by Artediem Millenium Productions

  
  www.artediemmillenium.com
  Free full music video including filming and editing, valued at $4000.

• Recording session for one song at Studio La Majeure

  
  www.lamajeure.com
  Professional recording session of 12h with elite sound technicians and recording engineers, including mixing. $1800 value!

• Sears Portrait Studio photo session

  
  www.searsportrait.caValued at $100, this photo shoot will help any aspiring artist get professional head shots for their Press Kit.

• Website design and hosting by Webado Hosting & Design

  With 10 years of web presence and numerous custom-built websites, WEBADO actively encourages, supports and promotes non-profit organizations with a rich cultural content as well as artists' sites, with emphasis on musicians. You have your talent to showcase and you need to build a speedy yet comprehensive web presence, we can help you achieve that with a clean design that lets your talent shine. A value of $650.

• Recording studio equipment from Montreal Acoustique

  
  www.montrealacoustique.com Valued at $270, recording studio equipment including 32 acoustic sound-insulated panels and one condenser microphone.

• Press Kit from ANM and graphic designer Valeria Vega

  A free Press Kit consultation and development with Acoustic Nights Montreal and professional graphic designer Valeria Vega, including personalized design for artist logo, business cards, cd cover and Press Kit template, valued at $850.

• 5h in a Rehearsal Space at Young Cats Studio

  
  www.youngcatsstudio.com Young Cats Studio, based in the West Island of Montreal, is a rehearsal studio for bands and multi-media venue. Value of $100.

• 2h guitar lesson with guitarist Joey Mallat

  
  
  A 2h free guitar lesson with guitarist Joey Mallat, valued at $60.

• 2 free music lessons on any instrument West Island Music Academy

  
  westislandmusicacademy.com West Island Music Academy (established in 2010) has taught hundreds of students in several different instruments ranging from guitar, piano, bass, voice, drums, saxophone, violin, flute, etc. WIMA is the most modern music school that can help you achieve your goals! We are devoted to providing fun, educative and inspiring music lessons to students of all ages looking to learn. A value of $80.

• 1 free voice lesson with jazz vocalist and composer Johanne Desforges

  
  johannedesforges.com Performer, voice coach, composer, singer, instrumentalist. My passion has always been and still remains the voice. Understanding the instrument then teaching it to all who are as passionate as I am. Value of $40.

2nd Place - Valued at over $1500!

• Gala Performance

  
  Performance at the Acoustic Nights Montreal Gala on Sep 30th at La Sala Rossa, opening for Which is Which, backed by a full band, valued at $300.

• Recording session for one song at Studio Loco

  
  www.studioloco.qc.ca
  One radio-ready pop version of the winner's song, including full backing track, mixing and mastering. A value of $600.

• 1 professional photography session with ICEEU Productions

  
  www.boombapcats.com Mehdi Cee has been a songwriter for the past 15 years. He has been writing and co-producing music for the past 10 and has been at the forefront of the conscious underground Hip-Hop scene in montreal for the past 3. Mehdi is also well versed in graphic design and photographing artists and artistic events. A value of $400.

• Recording studio equipment from Montreal Acoustique

  
  www.montrealacoustique.com Valued at $100, recording studio equipment including 32 acoustic sound-insulated panels.

• 2h guitar lesson with guitarist Joey Mallat

  
  
  A 2h free guitar lesson with guitarist Joey Mallat, valued at $60.

• 2 free music lessons on any instrument West Island Music Academy

  
  westislandmusicacademy.com
  2 free music lessons on any instrument including voice. A value of $80.

• Artist press kit consultation with ANM

  
  Every artist needs a press kit, whether you're a pro or just starting out. Learn how to create an effective artist portfolio that will impress labels and agents alike, while staying true to your artistic direction. A value of $40.

3rd Place - Valued at over $500!

• Gala Performance

  
  Performance at the Acoustic Nights Montreal Gala on Sep 30th at La Sala Rossa, opening for Which is Which, backed by a full band, valued at $300.

• 8h Recording session of the winner's song at Drunken Fiddler Recordings

  
  www.drunkenfiddler.com An 8h recording session of the winner's song, including instrumental track, mixing and mastering, valued at $250.

• 2h guitar lesson with guitarist Joey Mallat

  
  
  A 2h free guitar lesson with guitarist Joey Mallat, valued at $60.

• 1 free music lesson on any instrument West Island Music Academy

  
  westislandmusicacademy.com
  A free music lesson on any instrument including voice. A value of $40.

• Artist Press Kit consultation with ANM

  
  1 free Press Kit consultation with Acoustic Nights Montreal. A value of $40.

People's Choice Award - Valued at over $200!

• 4h Recording seession of the winner's song at Drunken Fiddler Recordings

  
  www.drunkenfiddler.com A 4h recording session of the winner's song, including instrumental track, mixing and mastering, valued at $125.

• 1 free music lesson on any instrument West Island Music Academy

  
  westislandmusicacademy.com
  A free music lesson on any instrument including voice. A value of $40.

• Artist Press Kit consultation with ANM

  
  1 free Press Kit consultation with Acoustic Nights Montreal. A value of $40.

Random Draw - Valued at over $100!

• Recording session for one original song at DNA Studios

  Recording of one original song, including full backing track, mixing and mastering, valued at $150.

  DNA Studios was founded by Daniel Grozdanov, guitar player, producer and sound engineer who's worked on multiple music projects in the Montreal area. Available for recording contracts and demo productions.