The AMP Rock Star 2011 Finale was held April 9th. Eleven of Calgary's top musical acts showcased for a packed house and FOR THE WEEKEND was crowned the 90.3 AMP ROCK STAR 2011 Grand Prize winner. The winner was chosen from a panel of five top music executives, as well as by ballots for all those in attendance, and business acumen displayed throughout the year and that night.
In 2011 90.3 AMP Radio awarded $10,000 in Career Development Support each to 12 worthy artists in Calgary. Check out their links below!
Throughout 2010 we gave away $10,000 each to 12 worthy artists in Calgary. The artists and their contact pages are highlighted below.
The AMP Rock Star 2010 Finale was held Friday, August 27th. It was a packed show, and after five hours of music from Calgary's top new artists, 7th Rain was awarded the top prize of the evening. The winner was chosen from a panelist of three top music executives as well as by ballots for all those in attendance and business acumen displayed throughout the year and that night. Thanks to everyone who came out to support local Calgary talent!
Here's a list of ROCK STAR 2010 winners:
1st Place ($200,000): »7th Rain
2nd Place ($50,000): »Makeshift Innocence
3rd Place ($25,000): »Crystal Kid
4th Place ($15,000): »Alanna Clarke
Congrats to all the winners and all the artists involved in the ROCK STAR 2010 program. Stay tuned for the next batch of emerging talent with AMP ROCK STAR 2011!
2010 Rock Star Career Development Recipients:
7th Rain
»Ryan Williams (Vocals), Rich MacFarlane (Guitar), Luke Sheppard (Bass)
