PORTLAND — Young & Free Maine is again asking to hear from Maine musicians ages 18-25 through their third annual “Sound Off Music Competition” from Jan. 3-27. The contest is open to individuals, groups or artists statewide.
Sound Off entrants must be between 18-25 years of age (in the case of bands, at least one member must be ages 18-25), and must not be under a recording contract. Entrants will submit an audio or video recording of them singing or performing original music to a special page on the Young & Free Maine website, YoungFreeMaine.com.
From Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, the public will vote to choose the top five artists and/or bands. A live performance audition for the finalists will take place on Feb. 21. The grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate to Main Street Studios in Bangor and will be awarded a spot to perform live on at the KahBang music festival, held in August. Prizes will also be awarded to the first and second runners-up.
“This competition provides a creative and interactive way for Maine’s credit unions to reach out to young adults, while giving young musicians a way to share their talent with their peers,” John Murphy, president and CEO of the Maine Credit Union League, said.
“Through Young & Free Maine, and our Spokester Lauren Reeves, we are always exploring new ways to connect with this generation, so we can better serve them. ”˜Sound Off’ is another way we give Gen Y a voice.”
For more information, visit www.YoungFreeMaine.com.
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