Lucknow’s Music in the Fields has gi ven its Emerging Artist Showdown a new name in memory of James Cameron, who’s band was the first winner in 2012.
Cameron lost his life in 2020, losing his battle with mental illness.
James Cameron was brought back in 2013 and in 2018 for Music in the Fields and now honouring him, using his band logo and making the commitment to donate proceeds from the festival toward local mental health groups.
The competition is a time when artists are welcome to submit videos from across Ontario of them performing their music.
The Music in the Fields Committee will then carefully review the applications and release the finalists for public voting.
The winner of the showdown will open for Brothers Osborne and Chris Jansen.