Supernova is pleased to announce the launch of the second annual BC's Best Teen Band Contest! Presented by Youthink magazine, Tom Lee Music and 100.5 The Peak FM, this competition features over $10,000 in prizes and a recording opportunity for the winning BC teen band.



Powered by Supernova's music contest platform, BC's Best Teen Band Contest gives young bands from across the province a chance to showcase their music, connect with key players in the music industry, and educate themselves on how to advance their music careers.

"BC's Best Teen Band Contest is a wonderful chance for up-and-coming teen artists to participate in a process that will help them prepare for a potential career in the music business," says Music BC Executive Director Bob D'Eith. "The way that the program is designed provides the participants with skills to prepare for them for the next level in the industry."

Prizes and opportunities include:

- $5,000 cash for artist development ($3,000 for 1st $1,000 each for 2nd and 3rd)
- A recording session with Jay Evjen of Juicemix Productions at The Factory Studios
- A songwriting session with Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason
- A guitar and gift certificates from Tom Lee Music
- Tuition to Next Level Learning Centre

Bands have from now until November 29, 2010 to enter at bandcontest.youthink.ca

The top 10 bands, which will be chosen by a panel of industry judges, will be announced in January, and the fans will then vote for the top 3. The ultimate winner will be decided at the live finale on April 30, 2011 at Tom Lee Music Hall in Vancouver.

Last year's winners, The Knots, plan to release an EP in 2011 and are showcasing at Breakout West (The Western Canadian Music Awards) on October 23, 2010.

This only goes to show how far a band can go in this competition!
Sign up at bandcontest.youthink.ca today!