Youth
The Barrie Folk Society presents their third annual Youth Song Competition. Do you like to write and perform original music? Are you a Simcoe County high school student between the age of 14 to 18? Then check out our Youth Song Competition.
Submissions can be sent electronically to Jennifer or mailed to Jennifer Ives, 17 Maria Street, Elmvale, L0L 1P0 by Sept. 18, 2009. E-mail Jennifer for further information about the competition
Rules and Criteria
- Must be between the ages of 14 and 18
- Attending a school in Simcoe County
- Cannot be a previous winner of competition
- All submitted material must be original and performed by the entrant(s);each entry may consist of more than one person as long as each participant meets the criteria above
- Cannot be a previously submitted song
- One song per entry
- Submissions must be received in MP3 format and include a hard copy of the lyrics, accompanied by an e-mail address; if mailing submission, CDs are allowed
- Finalists must be prepared to perform two songs in the final competition on Friday, Nov. 6
- The winner(s) must be prepared to perform his/her song at the BarrieFolk: Roots Music Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7
- First prize, in addition to performing on the main stage at the festival, includes, $500 from the Barrie Folk Society, and three hour of recording time from Sunflower Studios
- Runners-up will receive a cash prize from Stellula Music in the Schools
- This event is also supported by Georgian College Job Connect
