PRESENT
Dare to Shine
DARE TO SHINE is A Singing Contest for British Columbians of All Ages
Dare to shine winners showcase
Four of our dare to shine winners will hit the studio stage at Evergreen Cultural Center September 23rd 2023. Come see some of our amazingly talented winners!

Hailey Mark
She’ll make you laugh, she’ll make you cry, she’ll become your best friend. Intertwined within her pop melodies, are the raw lyrics of a dramatic teen, who has broken free of the societal pressures to suppress uncomfortable emotions. Finally allowing herself to feel, Hailey is hitting people with a wave of enlightenment. Confessions that are usually considered to be embarrassing or taboo, are turned on their head when Hailey Mark confronts them with powerful vocals and a confidence that shifts the energy of the room.
I love to sing because not only is it conveying emotions you might not always be able to articulate, but the connection between me, the audience, and the song is a magic I have never felt anywhere else

Evelyn Norn
I’m Evelyn and I’m 10 years old. I like bunnies, singing, dancing, and acting. One of my first memories is singing ‘Shake it off’ by Taylor Swift in the living room when I was 3 years old. I’ve been singing ever since. I love it more than anything because I can just lose myself in a song. I think it’s so incredible how you can express yourself by singing and I know that I’ll always have music in my life. My favourite part of the week is my singing lessons because I get to learn new things and get better at what I love.

Makayla Leonard
Makayla Leonard is an aspiring Singer/Songwriter from Vancouver B.C. She loves to write songs from the heart and that she hopes people can relate to. Makayla has always loved to sing and write. She hopes one day people will enjoy listening to her music as much as she enjoys performing it.

Zaya Philip
I started singing as soon as I could talk. Once I was old enough my mom put me into musical theatre and I have never quit since. Singing is my passion and my way to feel free
Auditions
Accepting video auditions now!
Round one
January 7th
Workshop one
January 14th
Semi finals
January 21st
Workshop two
February 4th
Finals
February 18th
Take a look at some of the lovely testimonials from some of our participants from the first season of dare to shine!
And take a look what one of our season one winners (and youngest participant of the season Estella Banez) is up to now!

An event to celebrate, encourage, nurture, and reward talent as much as possible.
Dare to Shine is a new BC based singing contest for all ages! Hone your craft, make new friends, and compete for incredible prizes and opportunities!
You Could Win
Recording Sessions
Scholarships
Social Media Mentoring
1 Year of Website Hosting
Gift Cards
And More!

Thanks to our Sponsors
Latest News
Dare to Shine Prize List
Here’s a full list of all the amazing prizes available through our singing contest.
2022 Dare to Shine Singing Contest
Susie McGregor presents the 2022 Dare to Shine Singing Contest, inviting young artists from the greater Vancouver area to register.
You can register for Dare to Shine Season 3 by filling out the form below completely and clicking submit.