PORTLAND — Young & Free Maine from Maine’s credit unions aims to combine music and money to connect with Maine’s Gen Y talent, according to a release from the Maine Credit Union League.
Young & Free Maine has officially launched its firstever Sound-Off Music Competition, which is open through March 5 to all Maine musicians ages 18 to 25.
The contest is open to individuals or groups.
“This competition provides a new way for Maine’s credit unions to connect with the state’s young adults, while giving young musicians a unique platform to share their talent,” John Murphy, president and chief executive officer of the Maine Credit Union League, said in the statement.
Sound Off entrants must be between 18 and 25 years old. In the case of bands, at least one member must be within that age range.
Entrants will submit an audio or video recording of themselves singing or performing original music to a special page on the Young & Free Maine website, YoungFreeMaine.com.
From March 7 to March 16, the public will vote to choose a winner. The winning band or individual will receive a $1,000 gift certificate to Main Street Studio to be used for a recording session. The winner also will be invited to perform live at the 2012 KahBang festival, which is scheduled to run from Aug. 4 to Aug. 9.
The winner will be announced March 19 on YoungFreeMaine.com.
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