Canada’s Teen Jam has just announced a second Finalists Showcase due to an overwhelming number of submissions.
Mark your calendars for Feb. 27, 2025, when the nation’s most talented teen musicians will take the stage at Toronto’s TD Music Hall. Slots for the Oct. 10 showcase are filled, and the response has been phenomenal.
Mark Higgins, the founder of Canada’s Teen Jam and Big Music Fest, which has featured Aerosmith, Soundgarden, Bryan Adams, Slash, The Tragically Hip and ZZ Top, shared his enthusiasm for the program’s success: “Our Discovery Program is creating the next generation of musical superstars, and I only wish I had started this program a decade ago. Teen musical growth is absolutely essential for the future of our music industry. Without supporting our musical teens, the creative wall will stop.”
Some of the greatest, most innovative musical acts — from The Runaways and The Strokes to The Arctic Monkeys — began their careers as teenagers. Canada’s Teen Jam recognizes the talent and creativity that can flourish during these formative years. This groundbreaking performance showcase is dedicated to nurturing the next wave of musical talent in Canada.
Canada’s Teen Jam’s Discovery Program has been a resounding success, uniting undiscovered musical teens and providing them with unparalleled opportunities. These young artists have the chance to perform on the same concert stages that have hosted iconic Canadian music stars, offering them an invaluable glimpse into the professional world of music.
Since its inaugural launch at the Wayback Festival in Kitchener in July, Canada’s Teen Jam has attracted 300 submissions from aspiring teen musicians. Last year’s finalist, 15-year-old rock guitar prodigy Brandon Ahmet, will be flown to Miami Beach for an all-expenses-paid performance.
Canada’s Teen Jam continues to offer teens ages 13 to 19 the chance to showcase their musical talent. Teens can submit video performances along with a $10 submission fee for a shot at cash prizes: $1,000 in the band category and $500 for solo artists. All musical styles and sounds are encouraged, including both original songs and covers.
“When musical teens experience this level of excellence, they develop a great sense of worth and a clearer path to fulfilling their dreams,” Higgins said. “Canada’s Teen Jam will help create the next wall of sound.”
More information can also be found on the Canada’s Teen Jam website, Instagram and TikTok.
