#ottmusic

Emerging from the 2018 council-approved Ottawa Music Strategy, #ottmusic has evolved into an initiative that brings together City-led programs, opportunities and information for musicians and residents.

In 2020, the City is launching three core #ottmusic programs – Music On Hold, OC Transpo Busking Program and City Sounds playlist.

This is a great opportunity for local musicians to share their music with Ottawa residents and beyond! An Ottawa artist has been defined as one who resides within 150 kilometres of the City centre.

Please check back regularly as more content will be added.

Applications for #ottmusic 2020 have now closed.

Please check back for program result announcements.

For more information contact MOH_MA@ottawa.ca.

Applications for Music on Hold 2020 have now closed.

Music On Hold is a program that brings local music to the City of Ottawa's phone system. When a caller has to wait on the phone, we want them to hear your music! Your music will also be featured on this page, so if a caller likes what they hear, they can connect with you directly.

The City of Ottawa is furthering its commitment to providing new opportunities to Ottawa's cultural community, while offering residents an enhanced experience when calling the City. The City wants to help musicians reach a broader audience and to show musicians our appreciation.

Interested in applying next year? Here is what you’ll need to know:

Rules:

1. Applicants must live within 150 km of the City of Ottawa.
2. Submissions must not include profanity or discriminatory language.
3. Must be original music owned by the applicant.
4. Only one submission per applicant or group.

All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of musicians and industry professionals from the Ottawa area who will recommend up to 25 songs for use on the City of Ottawa phone system. Recommendations will be based on artistic merit, diversity, community involvement and content. Each successful applicant will receive a $200 licensing fee for use of up to 1 minute of the song during a 12-month period.

For more information please contact MOH_MA@ottawa.ca.

The City of Ottawa is very proud to introduce 25 tracks selected for the Music on Hold playlist!

A committee of musicians and industry professionals from the Ottawa area selected each track for the Music on Hold playlist. Themes, points of view or comments conveyed in each track are those of the artist and do not represent those of the City of Ottawa.

Applications for the OC Transpo Busking Program 2020 have now closed.

Please check back for program result announcements.

OC Transpo’s busking program will bring local musical entertainment, vibrancy and a sense of community to O-Train Line 1 stations.

The program falls under the City’s #ottmusic initiative and will help to expand City-led music programing.

Interested in applying next year? Here is what you’ll need to know:

Rules and general information:

1. Applicants must live within 150 km of the City of Ottawa.
2. Submissions must not include profanity or discriminatory language.
3. Only one submission per applicant or group.
4. For performers requiring electrical power:
   • Electrical connections are not available at every station.
5. For groups larger than two members:
   • Each station varies in the size of performance space available.
6. Volume levels:
   • Given the nature of these public spaces, decibel limitations should be considered. Our goal is to provide a positive experience for transit users.

All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of musicians and industry professionals from the Ottawa area who will recommend up to 50 spots in the OC Transpo Busking Program (the number of spots will be monitored and adjusted as needed).

For more information please contact MOH_MA@ottawa.ca.

Applications for City Sounds 2020 have now closed.

Discover the strength and diversity of Ottawa's music scene through City Sounds, an annual streamable playlist featuring local musicians.

The goal of this program is to showcase musicians who live in the Ottawa region!

Interested in applying next year? Here is what you’ll need to know:

Rules:

1. This opportunity is free and voluntary to applicants who live within 150 km of the City of Ottawa.
2. Submissions must not include profanity, violent or discriminatory language.
3. Must be original music owned by the applicant.
4. Only one submission per applicant.
5. Review and indicate your consent to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement.

All submissions will be reviewed for profanity, violent or discriminatory language.

For more information please contact MOH_MA@ottawa.ca.

For further updates on this unique initiative, follow the City on Twitter @ottawacity, on Instagram @cityofottawa or like the City of Ottawa on Facebook.

The City of Ottawa is very proud to introduce 62 tracks submitted for the City Sounds playlist!

Themes, points of view or comments conveyed in each track are those of the artist and do not represent those of the City of Ottawa.