Canada's Walk of Fame
RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize
In September 2012, Canada’s Walk of Fame in partnership with RBC announced an exciting competition offering the next generation of highly gifted Canadian superstars the opportunity to take part in the RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize. Students were asked to submit a 60 second musical audio or video performance of their choice for a chance to win the Grand Prize package.
Canada’s Walk of Fame received submissions from highly gifted music students enrolled in accredited music programs and schools across Canada. From Salmon Arm, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland to Whitehorse, Yukon, the entries reflect the remarkably high calibre of emerging talent in Canada with performances across all genres including hip-hop, country, pop, R&B, rock and folk music.
The Winners of the RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize are:
- Grand Prize Winner: Taylor Kurta, Thornhill, ON
- Second Prize Winner: Kat McLevey, St. John’s, NL
- Finalist: Sarah Ott, Whitehorse, YT
- Finalist: Julia LoRusso, London, ON
- Finalist: Alee Adamoski, Edmonton AB
- Finalist: Jake Feeney, Toronto, ON
- Finalist: Sam Cash, Toronto, ON
Taylor Kurta recently graduated from the Independent Music program at Seneca College and is a self-taught guitar player and vocalist. In 2011 she was awarded a grant from FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings) to produce her first demo CD called Wake Up. As the Grand Prize winner she will receive a cash prize of $25,000 along with performance opportunities including the chance to perform at Canada’s Walk of Fame events and open for established artists. Kurta will also receive 20 hours of private studio time at Metalworks Studio with an appointed producer, periodically mentored by Rik Emmett and Gil Moore from Triumph, 10 hours of studio time in The Tragically Hip’s private studio, mentored by Gord Sinclair as well as introductions to agents, managers, music executives and entertainment lawyers.
Six additional prizes were also awarded ($5,000 for Second Prize Winner Kat McLevey, and $1,000 each for the five Finalist) as well as performance opportunities at Canada’s Walk of Fame events. The approximate value of the Prizing in total is $100,000.00 CDN.
To view the video submissions from the seven finalists click on the links below.
Grand Prize Winner - Taylor Kurta
Seneca College - Independent Music Production
Thornhill, Ontario
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The RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize is supported by the RBC Foundation.
Inductee
Bryan Adams
1998 
News
CANADA’S WALK OF FAME REVEALS WINNERS OF
EMERGING ARTIST MUSIC MENTORSHIP PRIZE,
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RBC
June 19, 2013
Canada’s Walk of Fame and National Premier Partner RBC today announced 20-year-old Taylor Kurta of Thornhill, Ontario as the Grand Prize winner of the inaugural RBC Emerging Artist Music Mentorship Prize. In all, seven winners from across Canada were selected.... read more