(Artists, please don’t contact the PEAK or Music BC about the status of your application – we’ll be unable to let you know until that time – so make sure you tune in!)

A few last reminders:
-Don’t wait until the last minute, the system needs time to upload your materials
-Make sure you review your package and then hit “submit”
-Your dashboard will then show your package name with a green light, showing we’ve received your application

If you experience technical difficulties, you can reach out directly to DMDS technical support at: support@dmds.com, or Toll Free: 1.866.992.9902

If you have questions regarding the application or eligibility, you can reach out to Music BC at info@peakperformanceproject.com.

Please do not contact DMDS, The PEAK or Music BC to confirm receipt of your application – we are unable to respond to everyone, that is what your online dashboard is for!

APPLY NOW: http://peaksubmit.dmds.com/

Over Two Million Dollars Invested In B.C Artist Development In First Three Years

100.5 The PEAK and Music BC are pleased to announce that applications open today for The PEAK Performance Project Year 4! Over 2 million dollars has already been invested into the BC music community by the project, and now in their fourth year another $320,000 will be awarded to British Columbia artists to support the province’s burgeoning music scene.

APPLY NOW!

In the first three years, the program has seen participants win multiple JUNO Awards, tour internationally, release numerous critically acclaimed albums, and create strong identities for the emerging Canadian acts.

What artists are saying about the Project:

“ …to be given financial support of this magnitude is absolutely incredible. Life-changing, in fact.”  Tyler Bancroft, Said the Whale

“…it doesn’t feel like a competition, it feels like a community.” Kuba Oms

“…not only did I learn a lot about myself musically, but I felt like the experience actually changed me as a person. Boot Camp truly is about forming a network and a community and the culmination of meaningful relationships I formed over that week, was a prize in itself.” Jean-Paul Maurice

After a grueling six month program, including an industry boot camp and juried showcases, the Top 5 will be announced on November 2nd, 2012, followed by a Finale Concert at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. Awards for Year 4 will be as follows:

First place 100.5 Thousand Dollars
Second Place $75,000
Third Place $50,000
Fourth Place $10,000
Fifth Place $5,000
Base camp awards totaling $80,000

Says Bob D’Eith, Executive Director of Music BC, “100.5 The PEAK has given BC artists a real chance to succeed in today’s changing music world. It is the most impactful BC based program that we have had the honour to be involved with. The PEAK Performance Project is changing musician’s lives in a profound way.”

Assistant Program Director of 100.5 The PEAK , Tamara Stanners adds, “For us, the PEAK Performance Project has become an integral part of what 100.5 the PEAK is.The artists that we have had the immense pleasure of getting to know and support through the project have become almost synonymous of who we are as a radio station. I cannot wait to see who will come through our doors in the PEAK Performance Project 2012 edition. We are super excited to fall in love with 20 new artists.

100.5 The PEAK is committed to the development of new and emerging BC music artists. The PEAK Performance Project is designed to educate, promote, develop and hopefully launch the careers of some of BC’s up and coming artists. It also hopes to foster the BC music industry and create a sense of community amongst music professionals.

The PEAK is investing five million two hundred and ninety thousand ($5,290,000) over seven years or seven hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars ($755,000) per year in the PEAK Performance Project through CTRC approved Canadian Content Development funds. The program is administered by the Music BC Industry Association.

Follow the program at:

Twitter: @thepeakpp, #thepeakpp
Facebook: PEAK Performance Project
Youtube: PeakPerformProject

Applications will be launched in the Spring of 2012, keep an eye on this website for the announcement! In the meantime, keep writing, practicing, and we look forward to seeing what BC talent has to offer!

(Please do not contact The PEAK FM with questions regarding the project. Questions can be directed to: info@peakperformanceproject.com). No submissions will be accepted until the 2012 application process is officially open.

• 1st place, winning $100,500: Current Swell!
• 2nd place, taking home $75,000: The Boom Booms!
• 3rd place, with $50,000: the Matinee!

Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved!

Visit peakperformanceproject.com at 8:30pm to find the live video streaming link and be a part of the excitement!

In 5th place, winning $5,000:           In 4th Place, taking home $10,000:
ACRES OF LIONS                             HILARY GRIST                       

And our Top 3 Artists, in no particular order (ranking to be announced at the PEAK Performance Project Finale Concert on November 17th), TICKETS for the PEAK Performance Project Finale are now on sale through Ticketmaster, for $10.05 plus service charges.  Commodore Ballroom, November 17th, 2011 @ 8:00pm.

THE BOOM BOOMS  

CURRENT SWELL

THE MATINEE

Everyone in the top 20 has been working incredibly hard at all the challenges issued to them, performed at the top of their game at our concert series, and called their fans to action with online voting.

Tune in to 100.5 the PEAK in Vancouver, or listen live at thepeak.fm on Wednesday, October 26th at 3:15pm to hear the announcement of our top 5 artists! 4th and 5th place will be named, while the top 3 will be listed in no particular order. Those 3 artists will play at our PEAK Performance Project Finale Concert at the Commodore on November 17th, which is when we will announce how they placed, and which of the top awards they will be walking away with!

• 1st place – $100,500.00
• 2nd place – $75,000.00
• 3rd place – $50,000.00

Tickets for the finale will go on sale on October 26th through Ticketmaster once the top 3 are named!

Online voting will be open from 9:00am Friday October 7th until 5:00pm Friday October 14th. Voting is limited to one vote per person.  Click Here to Vote Now!

We also wrapped up our Habitat for Humanity Contest yesterday. Thanks to everyone who submitted!  Each entry was unique, touching, and fully encompassed what Habitat for Humanity is all about.  Thanks for taking the time out of your lives to be a part of our awareness campaign. We hope we have encouraged some volunteers, donations or helped educate people on what Habitat for Humanity does in our local community and over 100 countries around the world.

As promised each entry will recieve a free digital Weapon/Empire EP and the top entries will receive a unique Rococode prize pack.

And without furthur adieu, here are the winners!

Gordan T. Watts – Shims for Bolivia
Gordon, from New Westminster, BC, will be volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in Bolivia this December.  Instead of bringing “dangerous” tools on his flight, he is bringing a suitcase full of Shims/Wedges that can be used when installing cabinets, windows, doors and joists.  He mailed us a small pack of these along with a handwritten letter!

Kelsey and Heather Pfeiffer – Baking for Habitat
Kelsey and Heather, Edmonton, AB -”For the Habitat for Humanity project my sister and I decided to do some baking for the crew at Anderson Gardens.  When we were younger we used to do a lot of volunteering in our community and were excited to get back to it! Habitat for Humanity is an amazing foundation and we had a blast at the build site!”

Click here to watch their video
Kelsey and Heather Pfeiffer – Habitat for Humanity

FINALISTS!

Jenna Burgess – Habitat for Humanity
Jenna , North Vancouver, BC, submitted an illustration with some facts about worldwide homelessness and poverty. 

Megan Jenkins – Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood
Megan, Vancouver, BC,  sent in a song by Carrie Underwood that outlines issues faced by those without a stable home situation. 

Click here to watch the music video:
Carrie Underwood – Temporary Home

We’re very moved by the outpouring of support and we had an amazing time working with Habitat for Humanity and hope to do so again in the future.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity:  http://www.habitat.ca/