UKIAH (MNG) — Rising Stars Music Showcase is searching for Lake and Mendocino county bands and solo artists.
Rising Stars is a multi-musician, multi-genre competition in which musicians from Lake and Mendocino counties will be competing for prizes and supporting local area non-profits.
The day-long event on Sept. 29 will be held at The Redwood Empire Fairgrounds from noon to midnight. Rising Stars will encompass as many musical genres as possible, showcasing the talents of musicians of all ages.
Artists from all genres are encouraged to enter this competition by going to the website at www.rising starscompetition.com and submitting their entries.
Musicians will be placed in divisions according to their genre of music and be judged on an individual basis with each judge scoring individual acts on stage performance and presence, talent and audience reaction.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each genre with overall winners receiving prizes in each division along with overall winners. The deadline for entry is Aug. 31.
Overall winners will receive cash and other prizes donated by musical supporters.
Musicians must adhere to the time restraints. They are only allowed to use a limited amount of their own equipment and must keep their performance 100-percent family-friendly.
All performing acts agree to these guidelines prior to performance and understand that if a member of their group violates one of the guidelines, the whole group risks disqualification.
Being a family-friendly event, Rising Stars is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds. Nonprofits and businesses are encouraged to rent booth space at this event. Booths can be anything from selling items to participatory games. Food and beverage vendors will also be participating to round out the day of music.
There is a $5 cover charge to get into this day-long event with proceeds donated to the participating nonprofit organizations.
This showcase of talent is an effort to promote awareness of musical talents in the area along with helping community organizations.
More information is available at www.risingstars competition.com, through email or by calling Mary Chadwick at 272-6514.
