CBC offers $100,000 for new Hockey Theme Song

You may have heard that the CBC is looking to replace the Hockey Night in Canada theme. This isn't just a rumor. According to Inside the CBC negotiations have broken down and the Hockey Night in Canada Theme is gone from the CBC. But wait, if you're a musician or composer you are going to want to read this. The CBC is now officially looking for a new theme song and while contest details have not been announced someone is going to get a nice paycheque for writing the new one.

"...in a debate that is certain to dominate conversations throughout the country, fans and a jury of experts will choose the best new composition. CBC will offer $100,000 for the winning song, which will then become the new “official theme song” of CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA and will be heard in every broadcast. A portion of the new theme song’s royalties will be donated to minor hockey in Canada. Details surrounding the contest will be announced next week."

That's right, $100,000 cash plus royalties plus national notoriety for writing the new Hockey Night in Canada theme song. I'll publish details when I have them.