SOCAN member composers are invited to submit an experimental piece in any electronic music genre (acousmatic, electroacoustic, glitch, soundscape, intelligent dance music, turntable art, or video music) to the Musicworks 2018 Electronic Music Composition Contest. The juried contest spotlights new musical talent, offers a cash prize and an opportunity to be heard.

The contest entry fee is $25 CDN (with each additional entry only $5 CDN, unlimited), and includes a one-year subscription to Musicworks magazine. First prize is $500 CDN cash, a composer profile in Musicworks, Issue 133 (both in print and online), and your composition released on the Musicworks 133 CD. Second prize is $200 CDN cash and composer coverage on musicworks.ca in 2019, and third prize is $100 cash and composer coverage on musicworks.ca in 2019. The contest closes October 26, 2018.

For further 2018 Contest prize details, eligibility and assessment criteria, rules and restrictions, and entry forms, click here.