Performer Profile

Darcy Scott is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Conception Bay South. His passion for music started at an early age and youth open mics provided a chance to collaborate with other musicians – something he enjoys as much as writing and performing. Already a skilled percussionist at age 10, these experiences encouraged him to add piano, bass, guitar and songwriting to his artistic resume. 

Darcy has been writing and performing original material since 2019 and continually seeks opportunities to work with other industry leaders to hone his songwriting skills. During the winter of 2019, he debuted his first song, “Happy Place,” in the CBC Searchlight Competition. This uplifting and catchy tune caught the ear of the Canadian public and landed in the Top 100 from among thousands of entries. That year also saw him win the Newfound Talent Contest at the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival where he had the privilege to perform another original, “Hold On,” to an enthusiastic Main Stage audience. His 2020 entry into CBC Searchlight saw Darcy in the Top 100 again with another original, “Canadian Folk Singer.” Darcy was invited to perform that single at that year’s MusicNL Industry Awards where he garnered positive peer reviews.

This past Christmas season Darcy had his first sync placement in the Christmas movie “Christmas In The Wilds”. This song was a co-write with Rachel Cousins and found its way into the movie through the help of Toronto’s CYMBA Music Publishing.

His debut EP, Wasted Spaces, was released in the spring of 2023 to the delight of his growing fan base. A respected musician and songwriter, Darcy’s songwriting and stage presence have been called engaging and beyond his years. Wasted Spaces is a collection of stories inspired by his ability to observe and interpret the world around him. From the melodic hook in the EP’s title track to the haunting message in Nobody Has the Time, if this first release is any indication, we are watching a great musician in the making.