Raise your voice, center stage, in the ultimate singing showdown!
Raise your voice, center stage, in the ultimate singing showdown!
Capital Crown Talent was created by music professionals with a deep passion for performing, who wanted to devise a platform where singers of all ages and abilities could showcase their skills, meet other vocal talent, and receive valuable feedback, in a fun and supportive environment.
At Capital Crown Talent, we believe that every person has the potential to learn, enjoy, and perform music with passion! We strive to create a positive and nurturing environment where competitors can both showcase and develop their skills and creativity, while gaining confidence and self-expression through singing and performing at every level.
Our event will take place Saturday May 9th, 2026 at the Marconi Centre, 1026 Baseline Rd. Ottawa ON K2C 0A6. Registration closes Sunday April 4th, 2025 at 5:00pm. Please carefully read the rules & regulations before submitting your entry. We can't wait to see you at Capital Crown! Come be a part of something special!

Up-tempo pop is a catchy and popular genre of music that is typically characterized by quick and steady tempos, catchy melodies, and relatable lyrics. Pop ballads combine elements of pop music with a slower tempo and often emotional lyrics. Focussing on themes of love, heartbreak, and personal experiences, pop ballads typically build to a powerful and emotional climax.

A Broadway song is a song that is specifically written and performed as part of a stage or screen musical. It serves as a way to advance the plot, develop characters, or express emotions within the context of the story being told. Broadway selections can range from upbeat and energetic numbers to emotional and introspective ballads. Judging is based 50% on vocals and 50% on presentation.

A country song typically features storytelling lyrics that revolve around themes such as love, heartbreak, rural life, and home. Country music has evolved over time, with different subgenres like traditional country, pop country, and country rock. Country music has a strong emotional connection and resonates deeply with its heartfelt lyrics and relatable stories.

You've heard of "Christmas In July"...well we're bringing you, "Merry In May"! Let's hear those holiday classics, and contemporary carols too! We can't wait to hear the songs of the season! Dress for sweater weather! Fa la la la la!

A duet is a collaboration where the singers share the piece, often harmonizing, creating a unique and powerful dynamic. Duets should showcase the chemistry between the singers, adding depth to the overall sound and presentation. Pop duets will be separated from Musical Theatre selections. You can compete in either or both categories.

A rookie or “novice” competitor is someone who is just starting out in their singing journey, and may not have much experience performing on stage or in front of an audience. You may be learning and honing your skills, but if you have the passion and determination to showcase your talent and improve along the way, Captial Crown Talent is the place for you!

Nothing can compare to the treasure trove of magical motion pictures, marvellous musicals, terrific television shows, and especially memorable music, that the Wonderful World of Disney has given to all of us! Choose your favourite Disney song from an animated or live action Disney movie, musical, or television show, and take the stage with pride, for the House of Mouse!

We can't wait to hear original works from our sing-songwriters! Due to time constraints, all songs must be pre-recorded instrumentally, and sung live at the event. Artists will be judged on originality, lyrics, melody, and music, not on the production quality of the track. Simple guitar or piano is more than enough! Participants must be responsible for 50% of the composition in order to compete.

Perform any song in any style or genre, with 3-8 of your friends for an all-new exciting stage experience! Bust out your inner Glee and show us what you've got, right here at Capital Crown Talent! Two cordless mics will be provided. Be creative, and have fun! Judging will be 50% vocals, 50% performance.

An explanation of each category is listed above. Age division is based on your date of birth on the day of the event. Duets are categorized by the average age of both competitors. You may compete in your own age category as well as one category above. (ie: If you are competing in age 10-12, you can also compete in the same category in the age 13-15 division.) You may compete in either or both the Up-tempo or Ballad pop vocal categories. You may also choose to compete in either or both Pop Duo or Musical Theatre Duo categories. See registration form for age and category divisions.
All solo entries must be between 1:00-2:35 minutes long, with duets running at 3:30 minutes. Entries that run over will receive a deduction. If editing is not your thing, not to worry, our skilled crew at Capital Crown Talent can edit your track for you for an additional serivice fee. No self-accompaniment, please. Capital Crown Talent will make the final decision as to where a song is placed category wise, based on song genre. Please adjust any lyrics that may not be appropriate to a family audience. All performers will sing with a corded hand-held microphone. All tracks must be emailed in mp3 format with the competitor's name, category and song title to capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com no later than Sunday April 19th by 9:00pm. Schools with multiple tracks can use Dropbox to send all of their tracks at once, labelled with the name, category and song title of each track in the folder. No changes will be permissible after submission.
Costuming should be representational of the piece you are performing. Props are allowed only in the Broadway Solo and Musical Theatre Duet categories. Whether your piece is a rockin' fast song, or a moving ballad, think of the overall presentation, and how you want to execute the number from both an emotional and physical standpoint. Perform with passion, leave it all on stage, and most of all, have fun!
Any performer may compete in Capital Crown Talent! You do not need to be part of a music school, or be taking formal lessons to participate, nor does your music school need to participate for you to compete. 2-3 adjudicators will be on-hand in each category. Award placements will based on the total marks for each participant in each category. Adjudication critique sheets and audio files will be made available after the event. Capital Crown Talent reserves the right to combine categories to the nearest age group. All awards will be handed out at the Trophy Ceremony at the end of the day.
Can't make it to Ottawa for our event? You can still participate in the "Capital Crown Online" category! Compete 1-2 songs in any style in your age division for the Capital Crown Virtual Victory! Send your registration form and unlisted YouTube video link to capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com by 9:00p Saturday April 4th, to participate.
Register by Saturday April 4th at 9PM to participate! Click here to be taken to our registration form. Registration is only complete with full payment sent capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com.

Show your favourite competitor(s) that you are rooting for them with a Capital Crown Talent Program Shout-Out! All shout-outs are $25 for a business card size post, and include a cute mark-up featuring your message and competitors name! Click he SIGN-UP button to submit your shout-out.

Advertise your business or services with a program ad. Business card size posts are $25, with a half page at $100, and full page at $175. Please submit your high resolution art work via email at capitalcrowntalent@gmail.com. An ad can also be designed for you for an additional fee based off of your content and or logo. Contact for more custom program ads.



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