tag:maurawhitman.com,2005:/blogs/maura-s-first-blog-ac37816e-0529-49e7-8560-553d4a6b444cMaura's first blog !! 2019-02-23T03:43:42-04:00Maura Whitmanfalsetag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/54203322018-09-08T09:15:45-03:002023-12-02T07:58:16-04:00Gordie Sampson Songcamp<p>Congratulations on your invitation to The Gordie Sampson songwriting camp. This annual event, conceived by Gordie Sampson, a multiple award winning Canadian songwriter and artist.</p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/51549002018-03-29T19:52:01-03:002024-01-18T06:59:03-04:00CANADIAN SONGWRITING COMPETITION<p>Wow a surreal moment for me! Top 10 Finalist! "....it hasn't been easy to narrow down our amazing semi-finalists, but we are excited to share our finalists" - Canadian Songwriting Competition</p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/51470002018-03-25T11:29:39-03:002022-05-27T14:05:52-03:00Canadian Musician Magazine<p>The March/ April edition of Canadian Musician has featured Maura in their "Showcase" section of the mag. Quoting the article:</p>
<p>" <em>One of the brightest voices in Canadian pop music today belongs to Halifax's Maura Whitman.......a formidable talent at just 17 years old, Whitman has already shared the stage with the likes of Gordie Sampson, Neon Dreams and other top East Coast acts"......</em></p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/51122962018-03-05T16:39:20-04:002023-12-10T15:27:55-04:00CANADIAN SONGWRITING COMPETITION<p>So humbled......excited to announce that my original song 'What Would I Do' makes it through several rigorous rounds of eliminations to move onto the Semi Finals of Canadian Songwriting Competition. </p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/51122642018-03-05T16:28:25-04:002023-12-10T15:14:51-04:00CBC MUSIC Searchlight<p>I made it through to Round 1 of the CBC Music Searchlight contest. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me. </p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/50150412018-01-09T16:42:34-04:002023-12-10T13:32:40-04:002017 Top 100 Chart for East Coast Music<p>Thrilled to have made the 2017 top 100 chart for East Coast Music. Thanks for all your support 97.5 CIOE-FM and Martin Hickey.</p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/50112612018-01-07T14:29:05-04:002024-01-18T06:59:03-04:00Argyle Streetscape Street Party<p>With Halifax's Argyle and Grafton Streetscape completion, it was time to celebrate on Saturday, November 4th. A beautiful new pedestrian-friendly shared street, and a revitalized entertainment district. I was thrilled to be the opening act for the Argyle Street Party! Great crowd. Thanks to so many friends, family, teachers and fans who came out to enjoy my performance. Shoutout to the awesome tech crew and Downtown Halifax Business Commission for a great event!</p>
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<p> </p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/50112252018-01-07T13:40:08-04:002023-12-10T12:57:40-04:00Opening for Gordie Sampson at The Carleton<p>I'm still processing that back in July I received the honour of opening for the unbelievable sing-songwriter Gordie Sampson for two shows while he was back here in Halifax. Huge shout out to The Carleton music bar for the opportunity to showcase my original music to a sold out crowd.</p>
<p> </p>Maura Whitmantag:maurawhitman.com,2005:Post/46782882017-04-20T12:45:21-03:002023-12-10T14:31:44-04:00Video ShootVideo production for my new song "Extraordinary" begins April 21st. My song will be released very soon and the video will follow right after. Can't wait! Maura Whitman