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The Big Money Shot is an annual contest hosted by Ottawa’s alternative radio station, Live 88.5. The contest’s main objective is to give exposure to original local bands to help launch their career.

The Big Money Shot contest began in 2006 and continues today. It is hosted by Ottawa’s alternative rock radio station, Live 88.5. Newcap Radio is the radio broadcaster that owns Live 88.5 and supports the contest. Newcap’s resources allow local bands to have a unique and special exposure. Also, artist can be featured on Newcap Radio’s stations.

In order to enter the contest, each group must submit a CD with 5 original songs, a band biography and picture.

Live 88.5. "About the Big Money Shot." Live 88.5|-. Newcap Radio, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2012. .Live 88.5. "Big Money Shot Info." Live 88.5. Newcap Radio, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2012. .Newfoundland Capital Corporation. "Our Stations." Newcap Radio. Newfoundland Capital Corporation, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2012. .