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March 16, 2023
Slaight Music Announces "It's Your Shot 2023"
Now in its tenth year, Canada’s premiere songwriting and artist development competition is back for 2023, along with two new partners, Stingray and NXNE. The contest is open to all musical genres and will run until May 31, with the winner set to be announced June 30.
December 20, 2022
Gary Slaight celebrated in the Globe and Mail as 2022 arts icon
On December 20th, 2022 The Globe and Mail named Gary Slaight "Canadian Arts Philanthropist of the Year" in an article feting him and 12 other "Canadian cultural icons who made the arts better in 2022". Citing the Foundation's support of both the theatre and music communities, the Globe suggested that while "he can’t sing and he’s not known for soliloquies...Gary Slaight’s performance in 2022 deserves some kind of ovation.
December 15, 2022
The Weeknd Receives The Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award
Over the past few years, Abel “The Weeknd’ Tesfaye has donated over $8.3 million dollars to important causes and has used his massive platform to speak out and take action on pressing social issues. Canadian Music Week has announced that Tesfaye has received the 2022 CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives.