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Aspiring Ottawa musicians, this might be your moment.

Mayor Jim Watson wants to share your sounds with all the citizens of Ottawa — or at least all the citizens who call city hall and are put on hold. On Thursday, the mayor invited would-be telephone troubadours to send in samples of their work — with lyrics or instrumental, in the style and language of their choice — that can entertain callers as they await connection.

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The idea, said the mayor, is to provide “a new platform for local musicians to introduce and share their music with a wider audience.” Sorry, Justin Bieber, but that means outside artists need not apply.

But will callers who find themselves mouldering on hold be receptive to the dial-up ditties? Mayor Watson doesn’t seem sure, but hopes “all Ottawa residents and music fans share my enthusiasm for this project.”

The program has a hip, Twitter-friendly name, #ottmusik, and was announced at a morning event at which both the mayor and the master of ceremonies, Bay Councillor Mark Taylor, were tieless.