ECHO Songwriting Awards

The ECHO Songwriting Prize, presented by SOCAN, is designed to identify what’s next and what’s best in current independent music. The prize honours some of the most innovative, creative and artistic songs created in the past year by independent songwriters in Canada. Five songs, determined by a panel of respected, knowledgeable tastemakers in the music community, are posted for you to listen to. The writer(s) of the winning song receive a $5,000 CDN cash prize. Be sure to scroll down the page to listen to all five songs.

Vote now and you could win an Epiphone Les Paul II guitar!
Echo Prize Web Site

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