The Thumbs Up Foundation (TUF) is thrilled to announce this years songwriting competition presented by Blue Willow Entertainment. We invite you to use your voice, your story, and your creativity to inspire hope and healing.

Now in its fourth year, Peace in the Park is more than just a music festival. It’s a celebration of community, compassion, and connection. A day where healers, helpers, and heroes come together to break down barriers and build a future rooted in care and understanding. At TUF, we believe in the power of music—not just to entertain, but to transform. Science backs it, and our hearts know it: music heals.

We’re calling on songwriters of all backgrounds and experience levels to craft original pieces that reflect the spirit of the event—resilience, unity, mental wellness, and peace. Whether it’s a ballad of recovery, an anthem of hope, or a tribute to the unsung heroes in your life, we want to hear your story in song.

Selected finalists will have the opportunity to perform live at Peace in the Park 4 at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie, with the winner receiving a special feature and prize package.

Let your lyrics be a light. Let your melody move hearts. Let your voice be heard.