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Galaxie Rising Stars Program of the CBC

A Canadian music development program, offering two $2,000 awards

Galaxie, the Continuous Music Network, is committed to putting Canadian musicians on the map! As experts, the Galaxie team knows that some of the greatest talent is found in our own backyard. That's why Rising Stars, an original program designed to champion up-and-coming Canadian artists, was created. Launched in 1998, this program set out to discover, encourage and promote new artists. To that end, Galaxie partnered with MusicFest Canada to offer cash awards and provide showcase opportunities.

With their unique approach, Galaxie is furthering their CRTC mandate to assist in the development of music in Canada. "New artists need exposure to break into the marketplace," says Jean-Richard Lefebvre, who conceived of the Galaxie Rising Stars Program of the CBC. "We consider our responsibility to foster new talent as more of a mission than an obligation."

In 2002, MusicFest Canada was honoured to welcome Galaxie's sponsorship of this new award. Presented to two individuals, each award is worth $2,000.

For more information about Galaxy, the Continuous Music Network, visit www.galaxie.ca.

2008 Award Recipients

  • James Colwell (guitar)
    Humber College Community Music Program (Toronto, ON)
     
  • Adanya Dunn (vocal)
    Etobicoke School for the Arts (Toronto, ON)

2007 Award Recipient

  • Kyla Campbell
    (Qualicum, BC)
     

2006 Award Recipients

  • Carl Bray
    (Regina, SK)
     
  • Ahn Phung
    Sardis Secondary School (Chilliwack, BC)

2005 Award Recipients

  • Emma Love
    Wellington Secondary School (Nanaimo, BC)
     
  • Ahn Phung
    Sardis Secondary School (Chilliwack, BC)

2004 Award Recipients

  • Spencer Cole
    Handsworth Secondary School (North Vancouver, BC)
     
  • Jun Hwang
    National Concert Band (Amherstview, ON)

2003 Award Recipients

  • Julia Huyn-Jung Lim
    Langley Fine Arts School (Langley, BC)
     
  • D'arcy Myronuk
    Hansworth Secondary School (Vancouver, BC)
    A classical pianist literally from the age of 5, D'arcy Myronuk became captivated with jazz in his teen years. He went on to develop a music career that incorporates his two great loves, piano and jazz. Today, he is wowing audiences in Vancouver clubs with his trio.

2002 Award Recipients

  • Rhys Batstone
    Esquimalt Community School (Victoria, BC)
    Young jazzman Rhys Batstone is the first recipient of the Galaxie Rising Stars Award at MusicFest Canada. Rhy's talent matched with his dedication makes him a strong and enjoyable performer on stage. With the guidance of David Flello over the past years, this saxophone player enjoys to compete, attend workshops and jam with fellow musicians.
     
  • Nadia Sparrow
    National Youth Band (Calgary, AB)
    Nadia Sparrow's talent on the flute has every jury enthralled. She has consistently placed first at the Annual Kiwanis Music Festival. As well as excelling in flute under the tutelage of her teacher Johanna DeLong, Nadia is working on acing her grade eight piano exam. The young musician, whose year has been marked by achievements, is the principal flutist for the Calgary Youth Orchestra, a finalist for the Canadian Music Competition, and this years' recipient of a Rising Star Award.

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