Youth Composition Contest

The Youth Musician Commission (YMC) of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall is pleased to announce their 4th Annual Youth Composition Contest!

The competition is designed for youth by youth and encourages young musicians to explore the process of music-making and discover new artists. High school students from across Canada are welcome to submit their original music for a chance to win one of the top prizes.

The songs will be adjudicated by a professional artist and winners will receive feedback on their compositions.

Prizes include:

  • one-on-one songwriting session with an artist in your genre
  • $100 gift card from Long & McQuade



All genres of music are welcome. One entry per person. Submissions are due by April 15, 2023.

Upload your song and enter the contest here.