The competition is heating up as MuchMusic and Coca-Cola announced the Top 3 finalists for the 2013 MuchMusic and Coca-Cola Covers competition on a special episode of NEW.MUSIC.LIVE., earlier today.
Chosen with the help of fans across Canada, the Top 3 finalists are: the Oducado twins (23) from Toronto, ON, Neil Pranjivan (20) from Surrey, BC, and Kirstyn Johnson (17) from Strathmore, AB. These talented competitors have scored a VIP trip to the 2013 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS on June 16, and their very own, 30-second commercial.
Starting right now, fans can view and rate the latest Covers submissions from the Top 3 finalists at muchmusic.com/covers, as they compete for the grand prize of being crowned the winner of the Covers MuchMusic Video Award presented at this year’s 2013 MMVAs. The winner, or winners, also get to sign a Singles Deal with Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., which includes a song release and music video funded by MuchFACT.
Beginning in March, Much viewers were given the chance to submit their own versions of select hit songs and post them on muchmusic.com/covers. After more than1,600 submissions, and multiple rounds of judging by fans and an expert panel including Sony Music and MuchMusic representatives, the Top 3 were chosen.
Canada, meet the Top 3 Covers finalists!
Oducado twins (23) – Toronto, ON
Music has always been an integral part of Genevieve and Jasmine’s lives. From an early age music has been a source of happiness and has always been a way for them to share their joy with others. The Oducado twins are notorious for bursting out in song at work and their co-workers agree it’s contagious. They sing wherever and whenever they can and hope it will bring a smile to peoples’ faces.
Neil Pranjivan (20) – Surrey, BC
Before discovering his true passion for singing he began to convey it by becoming a dancer at the age of five. Known for entertaining and captivating audiences with his talent and enthusiasm, Neil is always ready to deliver a memorable performance.
Kirstyn Johnson (17) – Strathmore, AB
Hailing from a small town in Alberta, Kirstyn’s dreams of one day performing with some of her idols including Lights, and Amy Lee of Evanescence. Her keenness for singing had her performing in front of audiences since the age of three.
For more information, go to muchmusic.com/covers.
