Elbows Linked: Canada 160
Announcing a non-partisan initiative to strengthen Canadian unity through music.
Calling all songwriters across Canada!
Write a song about what Canada means to you.
Tell us about YOUR Canada!
What songs in your catalogue speak to what this country means to you?
Elbows Linked and the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown are excited to invite Canadian Songwriters to contribute to The Great Canadian Playlist. Our goal is to create Canada’s largest digital album of Canadian perspectives, 160 (or more!) songs by March 31, 2027.
The Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown is planning a Canada 160 event to reopen and rededicate the newly expanded Confederation Centre as Canada’s National Memorial to its Founders, and a symbol of Canadian unity.
This digital repository will be available to media across the country to use as a part of the Canada 160 Celebrations in July 2027, and Canada 160 will showcase several of these songs as part of a celebratory concert.
We are excited to announce JUNO and Order of Canada recipient Connie Kaldor, is the first to contribute an original song titled “Elbows Linked” Watch this space for the link once it is registered with SOCAN!
How can you be involved?
Songwriters: What’s YOUR Canada?
- Contribute songs to the collection – either newly written or from your catalogue – as many as fit the theme and help define your identity as Canadians. Focus can be regional or national or personal. Theme is Canadian unity and collaboration.
- Send your submissions as a digital link to ElbowsLinked@gmail.com which is our temporary repository as we move forward in our conversations with partners toward something more formal. Include lyrics, Socan registration, and your contact information. This ensures your work is protected and eligible for royalties
- Perform these songs as you criss-cross our nation and speak to the importance of moving from Elbows Up to the spirit of Elbows Linked and national unity
- All submissions must be recorded digitally and be registered with SOCAN. Elbows Linked: CAnada 160 reserve the right to vet all submissions to ensure the principles listed below are maintained.
Agents and Managers can be involved by:
- Assisting us in creating the network of Ambassadors by encouraging the artists you represent to contribute.
We invite Festival Directors and Promoters to
- Provide a business card size add space in their programs for Canada 160
- Include Canada 160 initiative in their emcee comments
- Encourage their sponsors to get involved in Canada 160
- Include a Canadian Themed Writing Workshop as a side stage this year
We are stronger together.
We are Elbows Linked, grounded in connection.
We are Elbows Linked, united by purpose, kindness, and goodness.
Let’s lead.
Let’s rise.
Let’s remember who we are.