For a 23rd time, the Francouvertes are back and SOCAN is proud to once again collaborate to the presentation of this prestigious competition that will run from Feb. 18 to May 6, 2019.

Starting on Saturday, Sept. 8, artists interested in participating will be able to submit their application packages directly on the Francouvertes’s web site for a chance to be one of the 21 contestants in this edition.

Francouvertes is a unique event that involves several music industry professionals and gives contestants significant visibility. Moreover, this edition of the showcase-competition has been updates to ensure optimal visibility for all the contestants. Aside from the $10,000 Sirius XM cash prize that will be awarded to the winner, all of the 21 contestants have a chance to win several other prizes including cash prizes, studio time, promotional and professional support, paid shows with recognized promoters, showcases in major events, not to mention the constructive criticism of the judges.

The Francouvertes is composed of a preliminary round, semi-finals and the final round, for a total of over 11 evenings presenting three artists or more per night. To find out more about this competition, visit francouvertes.com.