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Voice 2018
International voice competition with prizes
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Voice 2018 offered $270,000 in prizes and awards for singers. The competition supported Aria and Art Song performances, with selected participants advancing through several rounds in Montreal.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Aria competition performances
- Art Song competition performances
- Video audition review and live competition rounds
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- High-resolution color photographs
- Two references with contact information
- Audition videos for each division entered
- Application fee payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Singers of any nationality
- Women and men pursuing a professional singing career
- Applicants for Aria or Art Song
Who is not eligible
- Previous CMIM Voice First Prize laureates
Eligible expenses
- Return economy-class flight from the singer’s home base to Montreal
- Free accommodation with host families in the Montreal area for the singer and accompanist, if applicable
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal, Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and technical compliance
- A preliminary selection committee evaluates the video auditions
- Selected singers are notified of the preliminary results
- Finalists compete in multiple rounds before prizes are announced
- The competition includes a final results announcement after the finals
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Voice 2018 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Voice 2018. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Voice 2018?
Voice 2018 offered $270,000 in prizes and awards for singers. The competition supported Aria and Art Song performances, with selected participants advancing through several rounds in Montreal.
How much funding can be received?
Voice 2018 Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Voice 2018 program?
To be eligible for the Voice 2018 program, you must:
Professional singers only
Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983
Any nationality
What expenses are eligible under Voice 2018?
Aria competition performances
Art Song competition performances
Video audition review and live competition rounds
Who can I contact for more information about the Voice 2018?
You can contact Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM) by email at stresham@concoursmontreal.ca or by phone at +1 514.845.4108 (ext. 235).
Where is the Voice 2018 available?
The Voice 2018 program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Voice 2018?
Voice 2018 is funded by Montreal International Music Competition (CMIM)