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Itsa国际传媒檚 a candidate for the , launched for a fifth year Thursday (Jan. 18) by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon.

Her program gives musical groups of all ages and genres the opportunity to write and sing an original B.C.-themed song in the lead-up to 2021, the 150th anniversary of the provincesa国际传媒檚 entry into the Confederation.

Entries will be judged by a panel of musicians, and a $1,000 award is given annually in each of three age categories.

The showcases winners and other entries from previous years.

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sa国际传媒淭he entries we have received for the past four seasons were outstanding and showed that community pride is alive and well in British Columbia,sa国际传媒� Guichon said on Thursday.

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Entries are due by March 30, .

sa国际传媒淲hether it is a school or community choir or other amateur musical group, all submissions must have a minimum of eight voices and musical accompaniment is welcome,sa国际传媒� says a post on the website.

sa国际传媒淓ach song must be original content, no longer than five minutes in length, and be based on the sa国际传媒楤ritish Columbia 150sa国际传媒� themes. For younger age groups, adults may assist in the creation of the musical content. Musicality, spirit and originality are highly encouraged.sa国际传媒�

to see a list of the contest winners since 2014.

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