The Global Chinese Music Awards (GCMA) is a prestigious international music competition dedicated to discovering and promoting talented Chinese-language musicians worldwide. With its core values of professionalism, fairness, and global vision, GCMA serves as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and musical excellence.

In 2025–2026, Canada has been selected as one of GCMA’s key international divisions, targeting major cities with strong Chinese communities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Edmonton. The Canada regional competition will be organized in partnership with the Global Classic Media Association (GCMA), the official GCMA Canada Region General Representative, leading the planning, promotion, and execution of all related events across the country.

1. Eligibility:
   Open to all Chinese-language music enthusiasts residing in Canada.

2. Registration:

   • Registration Period: April 1st – July 1st, 2025

     Registration Channels: GCMA official website form, GCMA official WeChat, WeChat public account, Small Redbook, and other platforms.

     How to Register: Submit registration form + a vocal audio recording

     Participation Categories:

     • Solo (Individual)

     • Group (Up to 3 members)

     Registration Fee: CAD $300 per person
     (Includes professional audio recording, video shoot, participation package, and souvenir)

     Note: Registration fees are non-refundable. In special circumstances, participants may apply for a deferral or transfer of registration.

   3. Competition Format:

   • City Preliminaries (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton):

     • Including online auditions, studio recordings, and offline showcases.

     • Professional judges select Top 10 from each city.

     • Time: to be confirmed

   • Canada Regional Final (Edmonton):

     • Top 10 from each city compete in-person.

     • Evaluated by a panel of professional judges and mentors using standardized scoring.

     • Time & location: to be confirm

   • Global Final (Hong Kong – Feb 2026):

     • 15–20 top finalists from Canada represent the region globally.

     • Awards include Champion, Runner-Up, Third Place, Best Original Song, and Audience Choice Award.

3. Judging Criteria:

   • Vocal ability, musicality, stage presence, originality, and overall performance.

4. Participant Benefits:

   • Official GCMA (Global Chinese Music Awards) certificate.

   • Professional feedback from mentors.

   • Media exposure and potential industry opportunities.

5. General Provisions:

   • The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust rules, schedules, and judging formats.

   • All decisions by the judging panel and organizing committee are final.

🎤 GCMA 加拿大赛区 – 比赛规则与规定要点

• 参赛资格：
  面向居住在加拿大的所有华语音乐爱好者开放。

• 报名信息：

  • 报名时间：4月1号~ 7月1号, 2025年

  • 报名渠道：GCMA 官网报名表、GCMA官方微信，微信公众号、小红书等平台。

  • 报名方式：报名表+演唱音频

  • 参赛类型：个人赛； 团体赛 （3人以内）

  • 报名费用：每人加币 CAD $300（含专业录音、视频拍摄、参赛礼包及纪念品）。

  • 报名费不退，特殊情况可申请延期或名额转让。

• 比赛形式：

  • 城市初赛（Toronto、Vancouver、Calgary、Edmonton, Montreal）：

    • 包括线上海选、录音棚录制及线下展示。

    • 每个城市选出 前10名选手晋级。

    • 时间：待定

  • 加拿大区晋级赛（Edmonton）：

    • 各城市Top10选手集中线下参赛。

    • 由专业评委和导师依据统一评分标准现场评审。

    • 时间&地点：待定

  • 全球总决赛（2026年2月，中国香港）：

    • 加拿大区将选出约15–20名优秀选手组队参赛。

    • 设置奖项：冠军、亚军、季军、最佳原创奖、人气奖等。

• 评审标准：
  演唱技巧、音乐表现力、舞台魅力、原创性、整体表现等。

• 参赛选手权益：

  • 官方GCMA参赛证书 （决赛区）。

  • 专业导师点评与指导机会。

  • 媒体曝光与潜在演艺发展机会。

• 通用条款：

  • 赛事组委会有权根据实际情况调整规则、赛程及评审机制。

  • 所有评审结果与赛事决策为最终决定，选手须予以尊重与接受。